PATA Elmbridge Under Fives Playgroup

Happy Summer from all of the staff at PATA Elmbridge Under Fives Playgroup
We will return to playgroup on Wednesday 2nd September

Preschool Graduation Day 🎓

Using our early maths skills with the very hungry caterpillar in rising 3's today 🐛🦋

Happy Fathers Day 🩵💙🤍

Learning to wipe your own bottom is an essential part of using the potty or toilet independently.

For some children, not being able to wipe independently prevents them from feeling able to use the toilet when away from their parents/carers. This can lead to stool withholding, which can begin the vicious circle of constipation.
Many of these children also feel unable to use the toilet for a wee, for fear of a poo popping out, resulting in wee withholding.

For some, bottom wiping is an easily achieved skill. For others, it’s more of a struggle.

Learning bottom wiping: a step-by-step guide - ERIC Bottom wiping is an essential part of toilet training: find tips to help children learn.

Hands up for a new opportunity! We're recruiting: Head of PATA Managed Groups.

We are seeking an experienced, values led Early Years Leader to join our Senior Leadership Team.

Full details on our website: https://www.pataglos.org.uk/jobs-at-pata/13631696

We all want to be able to chat with our children, so it can feel distressing if they have communication difficulties or feel like they don't want to talk.
However, there are steps you can take to create opportunities to play and communicate, with and without words.
Watch the video below for advice from highly specialist speech and language therapist Neha Makwana on creating opportunities for communication.

How can I help my child communicate with me? Tips and advice to build communication with your child, even in non-verbal moments

Even very young children can feel stressed and anxious, especially during times of change or upheaval. Luckily, there are lots of simple activities you can do together to help your little one learn to calm themselves.

Being able to recognise and cope with anxiety is a skill that will benefit children for life - try these simple, calming activities together and see which ones work for you.

Seven techniques for helping kids keep calm Try these simple relaxation and mindfulness activities together and help your child learn to calm down when they feel stressed or anxious.

Learning to get dressed is an important skill for your child to learn. It helps them become independent and gives them a sense of achievement. Every child is different and they all learn in different ways. Some children will pick this skill up quickly and others will need more time and support.
For more information please look at this link 🥰

Getting dressed Discover how to teach your child to get dressed. Explore tips to help your child learn and boost their confidence.