Montessori, Forest School, home education... and the list goes on!
As you emerged from your newborn bubble, you probably found yourself thinking more about your baby’s play. What should you be doing to keep them entertained and support their development? We’ve got that covered on your activities page, full of play ideas linked to the skills your child is learning now. Over time, especially if you’re looking for childcare or even thinking about school, you can find yourself wondering if you should be following a particular approach to learning such as Montessori, Forest Schools or something else.
There is lots to think about when it comes to child development and ways of learning. Social media and the ability to see what other families are doing can add to the pressure parents feel to pick one way, and follow it closely. We know this isn't something that works for everyone - and we know the reality is that most of us end up taking aspects of lots of different approaches and weaving them into our day in a way which works for us.
New beginnings - our top ten tips for starting childcare or school
One day you suddenly find yourself standing at the gates of the childcare you’ve chosen so carefully, on their first day, clutching their little bag and wondering where the time went. We talked about this on our podcast , because we know how hard it is!
The transition to a childminder, nursery, school or any other childcare arrangement is a big milestone for parent and child alike. The good news is, there are things you can do to prepare yourself and your child as you begin this next chapter together.