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Developmentally, children love to play with music , as they get instant feedback and pleasure.

It doesn't have to be expensive. See what you have in your cupboards that you can safely make music with.

Here are some top tips for making the most out of your musical play :

1. Take turns

Turn taking through music will really help your toddler when they start to have full conversations .

Use language as you take turns playing an instrument to help your child understand the concept . You can say "Mummy's turn" , then "Ollie's turn" to support turn taking in conversation.

2. Build vocabulary

Your child can learn so many new words through musical play, not just ones for musical instruments.

3. Use music to help pronunciation

For example, if you child is going through a dinosaur phase, you can help them learn the names of dinosaur by using your instrument.

Say, "Steg (tap) a (tap) sau (tap) rus (tap)." This works with lots of long words too!

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The Toddler Club: Encouraging musical play with toddlers

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Talking about and listening to sounds helps build children's attention and listening, interaction and language skills!

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Why talking about sounds with your child is a great way to interact and build their conversation.

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Almost any daily activity is a chance to talk, bond and have fun with your child. They're also proven to help your child's development, from newborn to 5 years.

Just select an age range below for loads of inspiration of things to do with your child today.

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Fun activities and things to do with your child to help with their communication skills.

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Activities for 4-5 year olds: Playtime games

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Activities for 4-5 year olds - BBC Tiny Happy People

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A collection of activities and things to do with children aged 3-4 years old. Your child might use more descriptive language, enjoy imaginary play, and be able to link sentences together.

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Activities for 3-4 year olds - BBC Tiny Happy People

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A collection of fun activities and things to do with children 3-4 years. Our collection of fun and developmental activities for 3-year-olds will help their language and communication skills. Try these activities at nursery or at home with your toddler.

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Sharing Songs and Rhymes parents advice sheet

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Talking Takes Off EY Communication and Language Pathway

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Talking Takes Off Early Years Communication and Language Pathway 2021

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Guidance on accessing support and SALT referrals in Luton

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If you would like training or resources for any of the Sign 4 Learning programmes, please contact susan.thomas@luton.gov.uk
Programmes include;
Sign 4 Little Talkers

Sign 4 Feelings and Behaviour
Sign 4 Big Feelings
Sign 4 Maths
Sign 4 Stories

Courses can also be tailored to your setting’s needs.

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Have you thought about setting up a library of books, magazines, audio stories and other materials for your parents and carers to borrow? We know that children learn from positive role models!

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How about starting a conversation on your social media? Starters could be;

My child's favourite song at the moment is...

The book I remember from my childhood is...

We love dancing to...

The story we are sharing at home is...

I have found this app really useful...

My child's favourite book at the moment is...

I am loving sharing this TV programme with my child...

We like to sing...

Maybe the staff could get it started!

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Find books, activity sessions for all ages, access the e-library, book a visit from Linda Howell and lots more!
Share these free to access resources with your parents and carers.

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Head to the Overdrive page of our eLibrary where you can search the Kids and Teens eBook and eAudio collections.

Reading Well Collection for Children

A list of books recommended by health professionals and co-produced by The Reading Agency, children and their families. The titles provide quality-assured support for children's mental health and wellbeing, and cover topics including emotions, self-esteem and coping with bereavement Aimed at children 7-11 years of age, but supports a wide range of reading ages.

To find these books on our catalogue type "READING WELL FOR CHILDREN" in the Search box.

For more information on this and other Reading Well Collections click here

Children's COVID-19 Reading List

The Reading Agency have curated a booklist to help support young children during the pandemic. Find the complete list here

Helping Collection

Our Helping Collection covers a range of subjects, and can provide a really useful way of introducing some difficult subjects to children of all ages, including emotions, bereavement, family and health issues, adoption, first experiences and much more. Click Helping Collection to go directly to the booklist.

Bookstart Baby Packs

Attention all new parents! It's never too early to start reading to your baby.

If you have a little one aged 0-12 months you can collect your FREE BookTrust Bookstart Baby pack from the Central, Leagrave or Stopsley libraries.

To request your free pack email us at info@lutonlibraries.co.uk or give us a call:

Central Library 01582547418

Leagrave Library 01582556650

Stopsley Library 01582706368

Rhyme Times are back!

For babies, toddlers and grown-ups to enjoy rhymes, songs and stories together.

Luton Central Library, St Georges Square, Luton LU1 2NG
Tuesday 10am-10:30am
Thursday 10am-10:30am
Sunday 11:30am-12pm

To find out more and book a place contact: 01582547418

Lewsey Library, Landrace Rd, Luton LU4 0SW
Tuesday 2:15pm-2:45pm

To find out more and book a place contact: 01582696094

Leagrave Library, Marsh Rd, Luton LU3 2NL
Wednesday 9:30am-10:00am
Wednesday 10:30am-11:00am

To find out more and book a place contact: 01582556650

Stopsley Library, Hitchin Rd, Stopsley, Luton LU2 7UN
Wednesday 2:00pm-2:30pm
Thursday 2:00pm-2:30pm

To find out more and book a place contact: 01582706368

Marsh Farm Library, Lea Manor School, Northwell Dr, Luton LU3 3TL
Thursday 10am-10:30am

To find out more and book a place contact: 01582574803
We look forward to welcoming you back.
Story Time

Stories and rhymes for families with 2-5 year olds. Tuesday 9.30-10am

Leagrave Library, Marsh Rd, Luton LU3 2NL
Tuesdays 9:30-10am

To find out more and book a place contact: 01582556650

New Fun Time Sessions

Simple crafts and colouring fun for all the family to enjoy.

Last Sunday of every month, 2pm - 3:30pm

Luton Central Library, St George's Square, LU1 2NG

No need to book just turn up!

Sunday 29 May

Sunday 26 June

Sunday 31 July

Sunday 28 August

Sunday 25 September

Sunday 30 October

Sunday 27 November

We're celebrating the Queens Jubilee - see how you can get involved too!
Story Telling - Sunday 26 June - 1:30 - 3:30pm
Enjoy an exciting storytelling performance with Aaron Spendelow from 'A Children's Story'.
* Take part in the interactive story trail
* Make your own crown and flags as we finish with a parade around the library.
Luton Central Library, St George's Square, Luton, LU1 2NG
Free Fun for all the Family.

Children's Portrait Competition (children aged 5-16 years)
We are asking you to create some artwork portraying an image of the Queen from the past seventy years. It could be a picture of the young Queen Elizabeth back in 1952, a picture of her
with her beloved corgis, or the Queen as she looks today, it's up to you!
There will be 4 prizes, one for each age group (5-7 years, 8-11 years and 12-16 years)
Design criteria:
* Pictures must be submitted in A4 size, landscape or portrait format
* Pictures can be in any 2D medium (e.g. collage, drawing, painting, print, etc.)
* Pictures must be submitted with your name, age and contact details clearly labelled on the back of the work. An email address or mobile number would be preferable.
Entries can be dropped off at any Luton library.

Children's Poetry Competition (children aged 5-16 years)
Your poem should be inspired by the theme of: "If I were King or Queen for the day"
Would you change the world? Or would you have a fun day doing just as you please? Do you think you would like it? However you interpret the theme, we want to see your work!
There will be 3 prizes, one for each age group (5-7 years, 8-11 years and 12-16 years)
Competition Criteria:
1. One entry per young poet. Please make sure it is original work.
2. Poems should be on the subject of "If I were King or Queen for a day"
3. Poems should be no longer than 28 lines (excluding the title).
4. Poem must be submitted with your name, age and contact details clearly labelled on the back of the work. An email address or mobile number would be preferable.
Entries can be dropped off at any Luton library.

What could you win?
There will be one winner from each age category who will win a £15 book token.

Terms and conditions:
Competitions close Monday 13 June 2022 and the winners will be announced on Sunday 26 June at our special Jubilee Celebration event to be held at Luton Central library
For more information contact: Linda.howell@lutonlibraries.co.uk

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Speech and Language UK: Changing young lives

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CBeebies Storytime

CBeebies Storytime is filled with free interactive story books and bedtime stories for young children and is a great way to enjoy reading with your little one. The library is always growing, with amazing stories featuring all the CBeebies' favourites.

Age: 0-5

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Talking Takes Off: Apps to support parents with your children Using apps to support speech, language and communication Home learning environment early years apps: parent guidance - GOV.UK Toddlers and Tablets: Ten First Steps - CBeebies (Learn techniques to ensure your toddler gets off to the right start with tablets!)

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Ideas and games for parents to use with children

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Talking Takes Off posters - various languages

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Posters with key messages in English, Polish, Romanian, Urdu.

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Explore different mouth movements with children – blowing, sucking, tongue stretching and wiggling. Practising these movements regularly to music can be fun and helps children with their articulation.
Add in expressions! Name the body parts. Add emotions and vocabulary.
Adapted from Letters and Sounds Phase 1

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This game needs two adults to lead it. Tell a simple story about a noisy neighbour and invite the children to join in. Begin with: Early one morning, the children were all fast sleep – (ask the children to close their eyes and pretend to sleep) – when all of a sudden they heard a sound from the house next door. At this point the second adult makes a sound from behind the screen. The story teller continues: Wake up children. What’s that noise? The children take it in turns to identify the sound and then the whole group are encouraged to join in with: Noisy neighbour, please be quiet. We are trying to sleep. Repeat the simple story line with another sound (e.g. snoring, brushing teeth, munching cornflakes, yawning, stamping feet, washing). Encourage the children to add their own ideas to the story about the noisy neighbour.
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Five Minutes' Peace (The Large Family) - Bedtime stories for kids, children's books read aloud.

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Provide a mirror for each child or one large enough for the group to gather in front of. Play at making faces and copying movements of the lips and tongue. Introduce sound making in the mirror and discuss the way lips move, for example, when sounding out ‘p’ and ‘b’, the way that tongues poke out for ‘th’, the way teeth and lips touch for ‘f’ and the way lips shape the sounds ‘sh’ and ‘m’.
Taken from https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/190537/Letters_and_Sounds_-_Phase_One.pdf

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Lots of activity ideas to help with pre- reading skills.

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Find a partner or a make a small group.

How many different ways can you perform Heads, shoulders knees and toes?!

Which other action rhymes could you try?

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Set up a visual song board for children to select a song or rhyme.

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Add props to a bag. Children select a prop from the bag to sing.

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Listen to a piece of music.

Move to a piece of music.

How does it make you feel?

Listen out for a specific instrument or sound.

What can you imagine?

Paint or draw in response to the music.

Add instruments to stories.

Vary the music – classical, bhangra, pop, party, flamenco, your favourite….

Use free internet stations, CDs, you tube etc…

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Select an instrument or sound to represent sounds and characters in a story. This will encourage children to participate and listen out for their part in the story. It is also a good way of supporting children who are developing language skills.

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Put props, puppets and books together. Children will use the props to retell the story when they become familiar with it.

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Story pathways can support children to retell stories.

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What are the traditional songs and rhymes of your families?

Could you learn a song or rhyme in another language?

Repetition

Make it up!

Use children’s names

Target vocabulary

Keeping a steady beat

Plan for it!

Send the words/ actions home

Say it clearly

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Try a book swap!
Children bring in a book they want to swap with someone else in their class or room.
You could pack the book up and place them on a fence, as in the photo, so that children can pick one on their way out. The ones in the photo included a tea bag and hot chocolate sachet to promote the message that sharing books is a time to relax together.

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Flying Start and early years settings ran this back in February 2020. We collected donated books, cleaned them up and put them in a bag with a guide of what to do. The books where then placed around local communities for children and families to find, share, read and then hide again.

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Have you tried setting up a scene in your setting like the one in the photo? It can link to an interest or theme and will provoke lots of talking, thinking, speculation, problem solving

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Parachute Games and Activities

Parachute games are a great way to entertain and provide exercise to children of all ages. These 31 games and activities are sure to do just that.

Most think parachute games are only for very young children-not so! Some of the games below- especially those that use a ball, are fun for kids 5 to 11 years old! Games using balls, cotton balls, jump ropes, pom poms, balloons and bean bags are towards page bottom. These make for great PE games or great activities for the playground.
1. MUSHROOM-A GOOD WAY TO INTRODUCE THE PARACHUTE!
1. Children evenly spread out in a circle -while holding the edge.
2. Pull the parachute taut and then lower it between knee level and the ground.
3. On a signal-all raise the chute upwards; it will fill with air and rise up like a giant mushroom (In the winter-call it an "IGLOO")

Tip #1: to get it as high as possible, all participants take a couple steps towards the center as the chute rises.
Tip #2: Practice together so the children can learn cooperation and working together as a group.

2. VARIATION OF MUSHROOM: Once the basic play is mastered, experiment!

1. Mushroom and then all children runs to the center while still holding the chute.

2. Mushroom and then have all chidren let go of the chute at exactly the same time.
If there isn't any wind, the chute will retain its perfect puff shape and rise straight up into the air.

This is especially fun outdoors on a windy day. Indoors it may go up to the ceiling.
3. WAVES
While holding the parachute tightly, participants move their arms up and down to make small and large waves.
4. TREASURE UNDER THE SEA
Place a variety of 'treasures' (anything you want) into a treasure box under the parachute. Make waves (above) as if in a Sea Storm. Send divers to retrieve called out items one by one from the box.
5. CATHEDRAL or CIRCUS TENT
1. With the parachute lowered, players raise their arms (and the chute) as high as possible.
2. Once the chute is high, on a signal-all take 3-4 big steps towards the center.
3. Still holding the chute tightly, children sit down at the edge of the chute-under what should appear to be a cathedral
6. PARACHUTE TAG
Lift the parachute high overhead.
Call one child's name and have him/her run to the other side before the parachute comes down and tags them.

Variation: You can alter the game by having children skip, crawl or twirl to the other side.
7. ONE HAND RUN
1. Have each child hold the parachute with one hand-with the opposite arm extended straight out for balance.
2. Run clockwise in one direction and then change to counter clock .
Tip: Use music to cue children for changing direction; every time the music stops, direction is changed.
8. NUMBER SWITCH
You need a large parachute for this activity.
Depending on the amount of children playing, going around the circle, number the children. Example: 1-2-3-4-5, 1-2-3-4-5, etc.
Call a number such as "3" and all the "3's" switch places by running under the chute. Loud with running excitement but fun!
9. MERRY-GO-ROUND
Turn the body so that the chute is held with only one hand.
Walk, hop, jump, or skip around holding the chute.
It looks like a merry-go-round!
10. SHOE SHUFFLE
Number around the circle 1 or 6 (or adapt numbers according to group size).
All the number one children remove a shoe and throw it under the parachute.
On the third lift-all those missing a shoe go into the middle, retrieve their shoe and return to their place.
Continue with the other numbers!
11. SHAKE HANDS
Have all the players hold the parachute way up high above their heads. Call out two names and have these two players run underneath the parachute, shake hands, then run back out before the parachute comes down. Continue doing this until all the players have had a chance to run under the parachute.
12. CAT AND MOUSE
Everyone holds the chute stretched out at about waist height. Someone becomes a mouse and goes underneath. Someone else becomes a cat and goes on top. The rest of the group try to hide the mouse by moving the chute up and down.
13. THE FLYING PARACHUTE
Swing the parachute upwards and let it go~
Try to keep the parachute floating as long as possible.
14. FRUIT SALAD
Each player is given the name of a fruit such as pear, apple, or strawberry.
When the facilitator calls out the name of a fruit, everyone with that fruit name changes places by running under the parachute. When fruit salad is called out, everyone must swap places with the players on the other side.
15. GOING TO THE HAIR STYLIST (This can also be a science demonstration of static electricity!)
1. Have children hold the edtges of the parachute-with one child sitting under it.
2. On signal, the children pull back and forth on the parachute as if they are washing hair.
3. The child's hair beneath the parachute becomes statically charged because of the rubbing.
4. On signal, swing the parachute up so the child's hair goes up and stays up!(Static charge)
5. The more often the hair is "washed"-the more 'charged' the head of hair becomes.

Parachute Activities for Kids
16. PARACHUTE WITH POEMS OR SONGS THERE WAS A MAN!
Holding onto the parachute, children walk around in a circle.
As they walk they say-

There was a man in our town
Who went for a WALK one day
But the wind blew so hard
He turned around
And WALKED the other way.

Variation: Add to the fun and change the action words to-skip,hop, run, etc.
17. WHEN THE PARACHUTE GOES UP SONG
Sung to: "If your happy and you know it"

When the parachute goes up
Stomp your feet-
When the parachute goes up
Stomp your feet-

When the parachute is high
And floats up in the sky
When the parachute goes up
Stomp your feet.

Additional verses:

Lift one leg...
Shout hooray!...
Bend your knees...
Wiggle your bottom...
Shake your head-and so on...
18. NAME GAME
As the song is sung, have children raise the parachute above their heads.
When a child's name is called- they run under the parachute. The parachute is slowly lowered in an attempt to trap the child.Play until all children that would like to try- have had a turn. Sung to: Row Row Row your Boat

Up, up, up it goes
Down, down, down it comes
If your name is--- (put in a child's name)
Now's your turn to run
PARACHUTE GAMES USING BALLS, COTTON BALLS, BALLOONS, JUMP ROPES, BEAN BAGS OR POM-POMS Most games using balls are good for children from 5 to 11... 19. POPCORN #1
Start with all players holding the chute stretched out. Throw as many soft balls as you have onto the chute-the more the better!
Holding the chute tightly, have children bounce the popcorn (balls) as quickly as they can off of the chute.
Variation: Play this game in two teams. One side of children try to bounce the balls off the chute, while the other side works at keeping the balls on the chute!
20. POPCORN #2
Place a number of beanbags or cotton balls on the chute. Shake the chute to make them rise like popcorn.

Variation: IN THE WINTER USE COTTON BALL AND CALL IT 'FALLING SNOW".
21. BALL ROLL
Have the children try to roll balls into the hole in the center of the parachute.
22. DON'T DROP THE BALL (Team Play)
Place a soft ball of any size in the center. The object of the game is for each team NOT to let the ball fall off on their side.
23. ROLLER BALL
Have all players holds the chute stretched tightly.
Place a large ball near the edge.
The object of this game is to try to make the ball roll around the edge of the chute.

To do this someone starts the ball rolling. As it comes towards you, you lower the edge you are holding, and as it goes past you raise your edge.

When all the players do this smoothly, a wave is created that goes round the edge, pushing the ball in a steady circle. It can not be done without concentration and co-operation!

Tip: This game also needs practice and co-operation. When mastered it can be a lot of fun! Hyou've done this try speeding up - or change direction.

Variation: Roll the ball at different speeds or change direction.
24. ROLL A BALL TO A FRIEND
Place a ball on top of the parachute and have the players roll the ball back and forth to each other. For example, you could tell a specific person to roll the ball to someone that you name. This game encourages cooperation, as the players will have to work together for the first player to get the ball to their friend.
25. THE CATAPULT
Place a ball on the parachute and catapult it as high as possible!
26. BALLOON FLOAT
While the players are holding onto the parachute, place several balloons on top of the parachute. Count to 3 and then say "up". On the word "up", all the players raise the parachute up over their heads as fast as they can and then bring the parachute down as quickly as possible. Where are the balloons? Keep repeating this game to see how high you can get the balloons to go, or how far you can get them to travel.
27. PARACHUTE GOLF
While the players are holding onto the parachute, toss a plastic golf ball onto the parachute. Have the players manuever the parachute to try to get the ball through the hole. When the ball is in the hole, have a caddy go under the parachute to retrieve it and start over. Count the number of waves (golf strokes) it takes the players to get the ball into the hole. Keep track on a scoreboard.
28. FLEAS
Need several small balls such as plastic balls, tennis balls,or table tennis balls...
Put the fleas (balls) on the parachute and challenge players try to get the fleas to jump higher and higher.

The fleas are successfully taken care of at the end of the game- when they land outside the parachute!
29. POM POMS
Put various sized pompoms in the top of the parachute and try to get them into the middle pocket.

Variety: form teams with different colors of pom-poms and challenge them to see which team can get the most of their color into the middle pocket in an alloted time.
30. SNAKES (OR WORMS)
Place four to six skipping ropes on the chute. By shaking the chute, the children try to shake them off.
31. THUNDERSTORM
1. Start off on the floor with all children sitting calmly and grasping the parachute-this is a gentle breeze.
2. Pretend that it starts raining. As it rains have the children stand.
3. Oh-oh...the rain is now turning into a THUNDERSTORM! All children start shaking the chute as hard as they can to simulate the storm.
PARCHUTE PLAY AND SAFETY...
Always be sure to check the ground underneath the chute.Outdoors, dry grass is the best play surface. Wet grass can be slippery.

Space children and adults evenly around the edge of the chute.

Before play review parachute rules. Remind children to play safely- to listen to instructions- and not bump heads or run into each other.

When facilitating play, a second adult is helpful in fielding children and balls, etc.

FYI: STORAGE OF THE CHUTE...
A parachute is best stored by taking hold of the center in one hand and then twisting the chute loosely into a rope. Roll it up and stuff it into a bag/sack. The thin nylon sacks sold for the storage of sleeping bags work well.

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Cut out a shape of your child's favourite animal or character and see what they can discover!

Use different words and phrases for the children to hear.

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A wealth of number songs and rhymes.

Why not see if you can learn a new one every half term?

Don't forget to send the words home so children can teach their grown ups the words and actions!

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Number Songs and Rhymes

B elow are a range of number songs to support the teaching of counting, addition and subtraction. Number songs teach many elements of maths and also develop language and concentration. Children love singing and learning number songs which will also prepare them for when they start pre-school. Number songs can be incorporated into your daily routines for example through Sing Along Songs for the Car .

We also have a section on nursery rhymes which help develop your child's auditory discrimination and speech.

ingers, teddies or even finger puppets. Number songs are easy for children to remember and can be an excellent starting point for counting and mathematical work. When singing focus on teaching your child the order of numerals and counting. Encourage your child to do an action for each part of the song. You might want to buy a Counting Songs and number songs provide an ideal way to help your chi ld develop numeracy skills from a young age. Encourage them to perform actions to accompany the songs using their f Counting Songs CD so your child can sing along and do the actions or a book of 100 Number Rhymes . Once you have sung the songs with your child, they will quickly start singing the rhymes independently.

Five Currant Buns

Five Little Speckled Frogs

Five Little Ducks

Five Dinosaurs

Five Fat Peas

Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer

Five Fat Sausages

A Tall Silver Rocket

Ten Fingers
Ten in a Bed
Ten Green Bottles
Monkeys on the Bed Beach counting I Can Count Three Ducks Turtles Round and Round the Garden
Rocket s

Counting in Two 's
Rhyme to help children write numbers One Banana, Two banana Goldilocks One, Two Buckle My Shoe
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So they all rolled over and one fell out

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(Continue until last verse and then there were no green speckled frogs)

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(Continue until one little duck)

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(Continue until one currant bun is left in the baker's shop)

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Nine, ten a big fat hen.

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Ten yellow bananas!

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And tickle you under there!

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Two, four, six, eight

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BLAST OFF

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Afraid to be a hero,

He went away and then there were zero.

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(Child holds hand in a fist)

One grew, two grew, so did the rest.

(put thumb and fingers up one by one)

They grew and grew

(raise hand in the air very slowly)

And did not stop,

(Child claps hands together)

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One fell off and bumped his head

Mama called the doctor and the doctor said

Four little monkeys jumping on the bed

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Finds a friend, and then there are two.

Two baby turtles crawl down to the sea.

They find another, and then there are three.

Three baby turtles crawl along the shore.

They find another, and then there are four.

Four baby turtles go for a dive.

Up swims another, and then there are five.

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Two for the ships that sailed on by.

Three for the castles I built on the sand.

Four for the seashells I held in my hand.

Five for the points on the starfish I saw.

Six for the crabs that scuttled ashore.

Seven for the waves that I managed to beat.

Eight for the pebbles I perched on my feet.

Nine for the boats that bobbed on the sea.

Ten for my toes that were wiggling free.

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Hurry up it's quite a race!

Rockets make a big loud boom,

Heading up towards the moon!

Counting down before we go,

10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1, ZERO!

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Three Ducks (Tune of Twinkle, twinkle)
They are waddling one, two three,

First the smallest leads the line,

Middle sized duck thinks second place is fine,

Biggest duck is third you see,

They are waddling one, two, three.

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Number 2 goes backwards and along, please make sure you don't go wrong.

Number 5 is a funny chap, down fat tummy and give him a hat.

Number 6 looks like a curl in your hair, twiddle it around to show that it's there,

Number 7 starts with a hat, then goes down just like that,

Number eight makes an S then go back to join it up.

Number 9 is like a ball on a stick, start with a C then go up and down quick.

Number 10, thatâ€™s a lot of fun, write 1 and a nought and now it's all done!

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Four and five, this hand is done.

Now I'll count the other one.

Just one more, I'm doing fine.

The last little finger is number ten.

Now I'll count them all again.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!

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I have ten fingers ( hold up both hands, fingers spread)

I can make them do things-

I can shut them up tight ( make fists)

I can make them all hide (put hands behind back)

I can make them jump high (hands over head)

I can make them jump low (touch floor)

And hold them just so.

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Five little men in a flying saucer,

Flew around the world one day,

They looked left and right,

But they didn't like the sight

So one man flew away...WHOOSH.

Four little men in a flying saucer.... (continue singing until the last man has flown away)

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Five fat sausages sizzling in a pan,

All of a sudden one went BANG!

Four fat sausages sizzling in a pan,

All of a sudden one went BANG!

(Continue singing until the last sausage goes BANG! This could be sang with more sausages to develop subtraction further.)

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Ten green bottles hanging on the wall,

Ten green bottles hanging on the wall,

And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,

There'll be nine green bottles hanging on the wall.

Nine green bottles hanging on the wall,

Nine green bottles hanging on the wall,

And if one green bottle should accidentally fall,

There'll be eight green bottles hanging on the wall.
(Continue singing until only one green bottle is left)
One green bottle hanging on the wall,

One green bottle hanging on the wall,

And if that one green bottle should accidentally fall,

There'll be no green bottles hanging on the wall.

No green bottles hanging on the wall.

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When Goldilocks went to the house of the bears

Oh what did her two eyes see?

A bowl that was huge

A bowl that was small

A bowl that was tiny and that was all

She counted them: one, two, three.

When Golidlocks went to the house of the bears

Oh what did her two eyes see?

A chair that was huge

A chair that was small

A chair that was tiny and that was all

She counted them: one, two, three.

When Goldilocks went to the house of the bears

Oh what did her two eyes see?

A bed that was huge

A bed that was small

A bed that was tiny and that was all

She counted them: one, two, three.

When Goldilocks went to the house of the bears

Oh what did her two eyes see?

A bear that was huge

A bear that was small

A bear that was tiny and that was all

They growled at her: grrr, grrr, grrr!

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Number Songs, Number Rhymes and finger rhymes with lyrics for you to teach your child simple number concepts and counting

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If we forget about what it feels like to step on it when it's 3 AM, dark, and you left your slippers upstairs, it really is hard to think of a downside to LEGO. And yet the benefits are countless.

From reinforcing fine motor skills and encouraging imagination to introducing maths and engineering, here are some fun and educational activities for the kids in your nursery.

1. Listening Game

The activity - Homemade Lego Listening Game by Stories and Children

EYFS area(s) - Communication & Language; Personal, Social & Emotional Development

In a nutshell - Put simply, it's a 3-D version of the classic Battleship game. Sit your little ones in pairs facing each other and encourage them to arrange their blocks in a pattern. Then challenge their partners to recreate it. The catch? They can't see each other's designs and have to rely on verbal instructions!
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2. Ring Toss

The activity - LEGO Duplo Ring Toss by Stir the Wonder

EYFS area(s) - Physical Development (Fine & Gross Motor Skills)

In a nutshell - Children stack some bricks into towers, twist pipe cleaners into rings and they're ready for a tournament! They can take turns tossing the rings onto the towers individually or in groups. As well as being great for physical development, you can leave the job of counting the score to your little learners and get even more out of this activity.
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3. Duplo Math

The activity - Two Preschool Math Activities With Duplo Legos by Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls

EYFS area(s) - Mathematics

In a nutshell - Maths is a lot much more fun when combined with building. Write down a number and let kids put them in order. Next, they try to create towers with the corresponding total number of bricks. If your little ones are not ready for counting yet, try the second activity where they can observe patterns in tower drawings before recreating them with bricks.
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4. Learning Letters

The activity - How to Teach the Alphabet With Lego Duplo Blocks by Pre-K Pages

EYFS area(s) - Literacy

In a nutshell - Once connecting the blocks together isn't too much trouble for little hands, step it by writing lower and upper case letters on the sides of the bricks. Then, let the kids find the matching parts or even create some simple words.
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5. LEGO Painting

The activity - Lego Painting for Kids by Kids Activities Blog

EYFS area(s) - Expressive Arts & Design

In a nutshell - While it's definitely too soon to introduce kids to the concept of cubism, it's absolutely fine to start practicing it! Gather a range of blocks and show them how to dip them in the paint before stamping or pressing them onto a piece of paper to create abstract combinations.
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6. Playdough Minifigures

The activity - Play Dough LEGO Minifigures by Mama Papa Bubba

EYFS area(s) - Physical Development (Fine Motor Skills)

In a nutshell - A small detour away from the blocks. Print the LEGO man outlines and check out what figures you have lying around your setting. Hand some play dough to kids and let them choose their favourite character. This activity requires some serious fine motor skills so first show your little ones how to soften and mould the dough to fill in different parts of the figure's body.
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7. LEGO Storytelling

The activity - Lego Inspired Story Retelling of the Very Hungry Caterpillar by The Educators' Spin On It

EYFS area(s) - Communication & Language; Understanding the World; Literacy

In a nutshell - Children listen to you reading a story and then recreate the scenes with LEGO bricks. Now, brace yourself a little bit, this activity requires a lot of time, patience and imagination. But it's all worth it, with its versatile impact on kids' development and hours of fun and exploring creativity.
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8. How Many LEGOs Long

The activity - How Many LEGOs Long by Playdough to Plato

EYFS area(s) - Mathematics

In a nutshell - Here's a fun way to work on measurement. Collect some toys and ask kids how many bricks they think they need to match the item's length. Then lay a line of LEGO out to test their guesses. Once they get the hang of it, encourage your little learners to weigh each other up and test it on their own.
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Universally Speaking provides information that will help you to support children to develop skills in line with their age, as well as help you to identify and support children who may be struggling.

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Can you sign the first letter of your name or even your whole name?

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A story sack is a large cloth bag, such as a pillow case or grocery bag, with a favourite children's book and supporting materials to retell the story and promote engagement and discussion.

This guide will provide

general instructions on how to make and use a story sack

instructions based upon The Three Little Pigs and We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

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What's a story sack?

A story sack is a large cloth bag, such as a pillow case or grocery bag, with a favourite children's book and supporting materials.

Why are story sacks useful?

Making filled story sacks can help to make reading meaningful and fun. Fill the bag with models, props and prompts to retell the story and promote engagement and discussion. Build up a library of story sacks in your setting that can be used with small and large groups, or sent home to support parents and carers to build their child's love of books and reading in the home

Using story sacks in your early years setting will help with:

stimulating language development

making reading more memorable

supporting children with their own storytelling

Our story sack guide

Download the guide from the available files list on this page to access:

general instructions on how to make and use story sacks

two story sack ideas with step by step instructions based on The Three Little Pigs and We're Going On A Bear Hunt.

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Activity plan for 0-2s to

To celebrate and share a favourite book

To share language-enriching activities based on chatting, playing and sensory exploration outside

To explore the hidden worlds within the story

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Get outside with ‘The Gruffalo’ by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler with your 0-2 year olds

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Short videos and simple, fun activities that adults and your children can do together.

We’ve broken down the activities by age, pick and choose the ideas that feel right for you, adapt our suggestions or even come up with your own. And you can use whatever language you feel most comfortable with.

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Chat, play, read!

Here are some tips and activities to help your child develop their speech skills:

use things your child is interested in for play, follow their lead and make sure you're physically at their level while playing

if you notice your child looking or pointing at something, talk to them about it before they lose interest in it

picture books introduce your child to new things they haven't seen yet in real life - ask them to tell you the story, or talk about what the characters might be thinking and feeling

make reading, singing and playing even more fun by using lots of actions and different voices

take turns to make noises or speak - your child will be able to hold longer conversations, so slow down your speech, give them plenty of time to respond and listen carefully to what they have to say

talk to your child in short, simple sentences, as it's easier for them to understand you and have a go at copying when they are ready

try to use the same book or sing the same song, as young children learn a lot from repetition

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Find out how you can help your child with their speech & language development. If you have any concerns, talk to your doctor or health visitor.

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Here are the words and actions to lots of popular songs and nursery rhymes.

Why not learn a new song every week?

Share the link with parents so they can be sung at home!

On the website you can also filter by age range and activity type.

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All children like songs and rhymes, even small babies. They like your voice, the repetitive language and the actions.

How nursery rhymes support your child's learning and development:

You will be supporting them to learn to talk as they become familiar with the words and rhythm, and begin to imitate the sounds you make, or join in with the words.

You will support the bond between you to develop as you look at each other and imitate one another's actions.

You will be supporting them to develop muscle control and coordination as you help them to follow the actions in rhymes.

You will be supporting pre-reading and pre-writing skills as they develop phonological awareness by hearing sounds in the rhymes.

You will support them to learn to count, add and subtract numbers when you sing number rhymes.

If your first language is not English, then make sure you sing rhymes in your home language, the benefits to your baby or child will be just the same!

It's good to sing rhymes together when you are playing with your baby or child, so you can give them your full attention. But you could also fit some more rhymes into your day by singing them during nappy changing, while getting dressed in the morning, as you prepare lunch, while doing the shopping or while you're in the car, or on a bus!

Here are the words and actions to lots of popular songs and nursery rhymes. Have a listen and see if you and your little one can follow along.

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Singing nursery rhyme lyrics with babies and children

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Lyrics, actions and melodies to popular nursery rhymes to sing with your child.

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Share A Story Corner videos have familiar characters and easy to follow stories, and tips for reading together.

As well as videos, the website has a Sharing Stories Together PDF for tips which can be shared with parents and carers too.

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The Luton Local Offer helps you find information about local services, support and events for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).

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Support available for children, young people with special education needs or a disability aged 0-25 years

The Luton Local Offer helps you find information about local services, support and events for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). More about what the Local Offer is.

Get some advice

Luton Emotional Wellbeing Information Resource

If your child is struggling with their mental health, there are a number of local and national services offering information, advice and support for children and young people aged 0-25 years.

Social media and the Local Offer

Right now we're posting, sharing and tweeting lots of information to help support SEND families and professionals. If you don't follow us on either or both of the social media channels, here's what you'll need.

Luton Local Offer on Twitter Luton Local Offer on Facebook

Find services by age

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Books and activities for 3-5 years

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lovemybooks | FREE reading resources for parents

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Books and and activities for birth to 3s

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Here is a list of books for children aged 0-3 years. The recommended age groups aren't hard and fast categories and you will find your child enjoys books right across the age range.

IT'S EASY! JUST CLICK ON A BOOK FOR ACTIVITIES

Looking for something?

Meet our wonderful lovemybooks patrons Michael Rosen, SF Said, David Almond, Mini Grey, Julian Grenier Myra Barrs, Jessica Souhami, Marilyn Brocklehurst, Chris Riddell and Chitra Soundar

With lovemybooks you will find out about wonderful books to read with your child. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive.

With lovemybooks you will find out about wonderful books to read with your child. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive.

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Make a book

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Play the story

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With lovemybooks you will find out about wonderful books to read with your child. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive.

With lovemybooks you will find out about wonderful books to read with your child. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive.

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Created by a team of literacy specialists, Lovemybooks combines carefully chosen books with activities and resources designed to help parents and young children enjoy sharing books together.

In addition to suggestions for reading, talking and writing, there are ideas for play, art and other creative activities to fire children’s imagination and extend their enjoyment of the stories.

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Resources for parents and professionals for reading, writing, speaking & listening, transition, booklists, mindfulness, First Words Together, multilingualism and lots more!

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I CAN's Talking Point gives parents/carers and practitioners information to help develop speech, language and communication skills.

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The Communication Consortium is a membership body made up of more than 35 community and voluntary sector (not for profit) organisations which support children's speech, language and communication development. This can be either for all children or children with particular speech, language and communication needs.

The purpose of the Consortium is to:

Share information, insight and intelligence concerning developments in the speech, language and communication sector

Share examples of best practice amongst Members at Consortium meetings

Work together to make submissions to government or sector consultations when it is felt a sector-wide response would be beneficial

Work together to present a sector voice when it is felt necessary or beneficial to do so

The Consortium Members normally meet three times per year. A Consortium Chair is elected by the Members for a period of two years to facilitate the meetings, and the Consortium is administered by I CAN. An Advisory Group provides advice and support to the I CAN Chief Executive for the strategic development of the Consortium, made up of The Consortium Chair, an I CAN Speech and Language expert and three Chief Executives or Directors of Member organisations who are elected to serve a three-year term each.

Where felt appropriate, Consortium members are encouraged to explore with each other funding opportunities. Where any funding opportunities for the work of the Consortium itself are identified, this will be shared with the Members for discussion and exploration.
Communication Consortium grant programme
During the three-year period, April 2020 to March 2023, a grant-giving programme is available for Consortium members, administered by I CAN and subject to funding. Only Consortium Members who have been active for at least 12 months will be eligible to apply for these grants.

Details about year 2 of the grant programme is available here

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Activity ideas, Book finder, home learning ideas and lots more to get children excited about books!

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Early Years Communications and Language Toolkit

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Early Years Communications and Language Toolkit

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This toolkit is for use by Early Years professionals across Bedfordshire and Luton.

Please see the introduction video on the website. For full training on using the toolkit, look for dates in your area on the training section of this website.

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Resources for professionals and parents to support children's best possible start to life.

Training opportunities  for early years practitioners.

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