In the Early Years, our aim is to nurture a love of learning by keeping home activities enjoyable, simple and meaningful. The following expectations help support your child’s early development and strengthen the learning they do in school.

📚 Reading – at least 3 times a week

• Please read with your child a minimum of three times each week.
• This may include reading their school reading book, sharing picture books, or talking about the story.
• Don’t worry if they aren’t reading independently yet—listening to stories and talking about pictures is just as valuable.

📖 Sharing Stories

• Enjoying stories together is an important part of early literacy.
• We encourage families to share books, rhymes, songs and storytelling in any language spoken at home.
• Please write in your child’s reading record each time you share a story.

👩‍🍳 Cooking and Practical Activities

• Cooking together helps build early maths, language and fine motor skills.
• Simple activities such as stirring, pouring, measuring, cutting soft foods, or helping set the table are all brilliant learning opportunities.

🧠 Talk, Talk, Talk!

• Conversation is one of the best ways to support learning.
• Talk about your day, the weather, journeys you take, or things you notice in the environment.
• Encourage your child to ask questions and share their ideas.

🎨 Creative and Play-based Activities

• Drawing, building, role play, singing, dancing and imaginative play all support key areas of development.
• Feel free to share any lovely moments from home with us—they help build a full picture of your child’s learning.

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