Home Learning and PEEP

Research suggests that parental involvement in children’s early learning has a greater impact on children’s well-being and achievement than any other factor.

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Children learn from those around them and through the experiences and opportunities they are given. Everyday interactions like singing songs, talking, and walking to the park all provide new opportunities for children to learn and develop. Here are some simple things to try:

  • Sing together: build rhythm, language and memory.
  • Talk about your day: grow vocabulary and confidence.
  • Explore outdoors: notice, count and describe the world.

Remember: Look around you, talk together about the things you see, recap together on what you’ve enjoyed – children enjoy doing the same activity again and again – this really helps them to learn and remember.

👉 Click on the headings below to find out more about the key skills your child develops in their Early Years

Learning to communicate

Every interaction you have with your child is a form of communication. It’s not just about the words you say: The tone of your voice, the look in your eyes and the hugs and kisses you give – all convey messages to your child.

👉 Click here to find out more information and tips about how to support your Rotherham Tiny Talker

👉 Click here to find out more about supporting your child’s early language development

Developing early maths skills

Maths is all around us and we use our mathematical skills daily, often without realising. When you tell the time, organise your day, pay for your shopping, work out what time to leave home to meet friends – in each of these instances you’re using maths.

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Growing personally, socially and emotionally

Personal, social and emotional development is important for learning. It is all about:

  • making relationships with others
  • understanding ourselves and our emotions
  • learning how to interact with others by watching what you do and listening to what you say

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Being active

You should aim to get some fresh air every day. If you do not have a garden you can use the local park or go for a walk.

While inside, there are plenty of things you can do to keep children active, such as:

  • playing hide-and-seek
  • seeing who can do the most star jumps
  • making an obstacle course
  • playing music and having a dance-off

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Dads, like mums, play a very important role in young children’s lives. Children do better educationally and socially when dads are actively involved. So dads, get involved in the play! It’s great fun to build living room dens, get colouring, have a kick about with a ball or just play Peek a Boo.

Check out the links below for ideas and activities which are easy to build into your daily routine whether you’re indoors or out and about. They’re quick and easy, based on expert advice and evidence, and are proven to help your child’s development.

The PEEP Learning Together programme helps parents, carers and practitioners make the most of the learning opportunities in everyday life, supporting their babies’ and young children’s learning through play.The programme is delivered across Rotherham at Family Hubs and other community venues.

👉 Click here to find out more about the PEEP programme and how to get involved