Home Learning Resources
On Saturday 31st October the Government announced there would be a second lockdown for four weeks, as of Thursday 5th November and set to last until 2nd December 2020. In line with the government guidance, Tops Day Nurseries have pledged to remain open where possible to ensure stability and continuity for the children we care for. Following the return of children after the first national lockdown we saw an increase in children showing early signs of anxiety and disruptions to children’s development after having to be isolated for so long and so we are delighted that this time the government has recognised the Early Years as a Key Service, playing a crucial role in the development of the next generation.
For those who have made the decision to keep their child at home during the second lockdown, Tops Day Nurseries encourage you to continue engaging in activities with your child based on some of the routines we have at nursery. To support your decision for keeping your child at home, we are also offering the opportunity for parents to suspend your place. Please speak to your nursery manager for more information.
Many of our wonderful colleagues have been sharing live social media videos, activities and Zoom calls to support parents and children through this unprecedented time, so we have created this page including a huge range of activities from both Tops Day Nurseries and external websites.
These activities have been categorised under General, Communication & Language, Physical Development, Literacy & Maths, Arts Crafts & Sensory, Recipes and Parent Information.
Please be aware some links will take you off of our website on to a third party website.
Make Your Own Mud Kitchen at Home
Tips for Potty Training at Home
Early Years home learning collection
How to Make Your Own Baby Wipes from Home
The Stay Home Superheroes – Sophie’s Stories
Children’s Workout Live with Tops Winchester
FREE interactive music sessions
Benefits of hand clapping games
Boogie Mites, Wash Your Hands!
Tops Corfe Mullen live Boogie Mites session
Tree Top Toddlers physical development stories:
Captain Cat – Race to Shell Island
Interactive Goldilocks & the Three Bears
Interactive We’re Going On A Bear Hunt
Learning literacy skills through music and movement
Dave the dog is worried about Coronavirus
No Added Sugar Cocoa and Strawberry Mini Muffin Recipe
Butternut squash, black bean enchiladas and corn on the cob Recipe
No added sugar Monkey Bread Recipe
Cooking School with Catherine: No added sugar Cheesecake
How to help your children learn at home
A Parent’s Guide to Promoting Early Learning and Development at Home (0 – 5 years)
The value of Nursery Education
Tips for dealing with stress & anxiety during pregnancy
How To Complete Parent Observations from Home
Helping children understand Coronavirus
Tips for talking to your child about Covid-19
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