Parents
Welcome Parents
If your child is attending a DE funded playgroup or nursery school in Northern Ireland you will probably have heard of the Getting Ready to Learn programme and participated through stay and plays, information sessions, pyjama parties and received book bags and home lending packs. Some of you may know the programme through Big Bedtime Read, our most popular theme.
As parents, you are your child’s first and most important educator. Playing, reading and talking to your child will greatly increase your child’s language skills and how well they do at school. The earlier we begin these activities with our children the better the results and the longer they will last.
This section of our website is updated regularly with ideas and suggestions to support the development of the preschool child. Please feel free to download, use and share these resources with friends and family.
If your child is attending a nursery or preschool that delivers the Getting Ready to Learn Programme you will be able to access more resources, ideas and activities through our dedicated parent area. To create an account first please email grtl@eani.org.uk for an Invite Code and then click here to create your account.
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“I did a wee video for #WorldBookDay on some of Annabel’s favourite books (& why a love of books is one of the best gifts you can give your child). 💛🦄 https://t.co/p05sNpPasz”
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PYJAMARAMA DAY
Today, Friday the 1st of May, is Pyjamarama Day! A day all about celebrating the magic of bedtime stories, sharing....
01 May 2020
Sesame Street
Sesame Street has created a hub on their website called - CARING FOR EACH OTHER. This new hub is full of videos, ....
27 Apr 2020
Stranmillis University - Ideas for Active Minds
PGCE Early Years students have compiled a list of great ideas and activities that you can do with young children wh....
17 Apr 2020
Let's Play with Bubbles
16 Apr 2020
Hungry Little Minds
Check out https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk you will find some short videos and simple, fun activ....
15 Apr 2020
Coronavirus - A book for Children
Axel Scheffler has illustrated a digital book for primary school children. The book answers key questions in simpl....
10 Apr 2020
Free Access to eBooks, Audiobooks and eMagazines
The restrictions surrounding COVID-19 has resulted in libraries throughout Northern Ireland closing. Libraries N....
10 Apr 2020
Coronavirus - Play Matters More Than It Ever Did
Coronavirus has changed children's lives. Most are no longer attending nursery, seeing their friends or have access ....
09 Apr 2020
Nurturing Your Child's Mental Health Through Play
Play Matters leaflet on nurturing mental health through play helps us understand why play is crucial to children's h....
09 Apr 2020
Play Matters, Parent Guide to Play
Play Matters, Parent's Guide covers all aspects of play for children from the age of 0 right through to 18.&nbs....
09 Apr 2020
