Even on gloomy days getting outside and exposed to sunlight helps our bodies to make vitamin D, which keeps bones, teeth and muscles healthy. It is hard to get enough vitamin D from the sun in the UK at the best of times, but every little really does help. Here are the benefits of getting […]
NEW Outdoor Explorers Session at Evelyn Children & Family Centres Read More »
Messy Play is one of the most important types of play for children of all ages. It encourages brain development, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, imagination and problem solving, all important skills for school and beyond. It can be daunting to know where to start so here’s a bit more information on the benefits of
Messy Play – benefits and getting started Read More »
March the 26th marks the beginning of Spring. Warmer and longer days are full of possibilities to get out there and enjoy the natural world. Get out and about in your local green space to see how nature is waking up. Did you know Lewisham has 12 Nature Reserves and 46 parks for you
Youth First are opening their youth clubs across Lewisham during the Easter holidays. Full of fun-packed activities and free for young people aged 8-19 years old (to 25 with SEND) to have fun, develop skills, meet other young people and talk to their dedicated youth workers. Sessions will include a free food offer thanks to
During this fun family event, which will take place via Zoom, we will share information and advice about how parents and carers of under-fives can support children’s learning and development at home through lots of exciting sessions for them and their children. Activities will include fun communication and language sessions, easy money-saving cookery ideas that
Home is where the start is: an online family festival of fun and learning Read More »
Children love stories and sharing a story with your baby or child helps their brain to develop and helps with early language skills. “There can be few things as powerful as regularly reading to a young child. It has astonishing benefits for children: comfort and reassurance, confidence and security, relaxation, happiness and fun. Giving a
Joining the library in Lewisham – a great start to your child’s early development Read More »
Children’s Mental Health Week 2023 will take place from 6-12 February 2023. This year’s theme is Let’s Connect. What’s it all about? Let’s Connect is about making meaningful connections, and for Children’s Mental Health Week 2023, Place2Be is encouraging people to connect with others in healthy, rewarding and meaningful ways. As parents and carers, you
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Written by Nicky Sanford for the Early Years Alliance. Nicky worked as an early years teacher for 15 years and currently works in a village pre-school. Have you noticed that if your little one throws two toys from their highchair and you only retrieve one they will ‘look’ for the other? This is early
One, two, three: Get your little one ready for maths! Read More »
This winter, with funding from the Department of Education, Lewisham Council is providing a varied holiday programme, with free activities and lunches for school aged children and young people (aged 5–16years–up to 19 for children/young people with SEND) eligible for and in receipt of benefit related Free School Meals. A wide range of providers in
Lewisham winter holiday programme of food, fun and other activities 2022 Read More »
Autumn is a fantastic time to get out and about and explore with your little ones. Crunchy leaves, acorns and squirrels out collecting for Winter, there’s always something to see. Being outside helps your baby and child’s brain development and can help with our mental wellbeing, especially as the nights draw in. Learn more about
Nature ideas while out walking with kids Read More »
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