Busy Vee's Childcare

[written a couple of years ago, but still equally true 😉 ]

We do not need to decide when our kids “need” to learn to count and write.

If they see us modeling counting and writing authentically, they will be interested in it and pursue it when their brains are ready to figure it out.

Count things when things need to be counted! Count them out loud in front of your child without quizzing them or drilling them.

I’d argue that you don’t even need to correct them when they try to copy you and get it wrong. (My kid is still in that cute stage where she can’t *stop* counting, so if she counts any group of anything, she “counts” it to ten. Holds up two toys, “Look Mom! One…two…three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!”) (And my other kid happily counted six fingers on his hand the other day because he got confused and counted one twice.)

Kids learn everything through playing. When they play “restaurant” and they serve you something nonsensical, or they tell you that the food costs one thousand dollars, you don’t tell them “Sorry buddy, that’s not a normal amount to charge. Study up on your menu pricing before we play this game again,” because it’s obvious to an adult that it’s a game and that they’re still learning concepts like “how much do things cost” and “how does paying for things work”. It’s the same with early writing and early math, too. It just feels like they “should” be more able to get those things right, so adults get wrapped up in correcting them in order to teach them to do it the “right” way.

Just let them play. Just let them play! And let them hear and see you counting and writing and spelling too!

[Image description: The background image is of a bin filled with ocean-themed toys. The image is very faded out. Over top of it is a quote which reads, “Slow down. I promise your child will learn how to write their name and count to ten when THEY are ready. Instead we SHOULD work on resilience, independence, perseverance, and happiness! All of which are nurtured through PLAY!” The image was made by Sally Wright and The Ark Groups, whose watermark is in the bottom right corner. The Ark Groups - Dunham School House End description.]

Limited spaces left now for a September start! If you're looking for childcare that feels like a second family feel free to send me a message for more information

Autumn, the time of year we get back into routines, settle new little ones in, help children who's friends have moved onto school. It's a difficult time if year but it's so rewarding watching their confidence grow! Whether they're 12 months and leaving parents for the first time or 4 years old and now they're the oldest one here, change is still difficult...

End of Summer holidays 2023/october half term, the one where it always rained...

Spaces available September 2024!

Due to a few children moving onto school in September I will have various full and part-time spaces available term time only (one part time all year round space available)

New government funding is due to come into place from 9 months, I will be offering this with no extra costs involved!

Feel free to contact me for more information x

After 12 months of hard work, a lot of help from family and far too much money... I finally have a completed dedicated playroom with free flow access straight into the garden (which needs a bit of tlc now!) I absolutely love it, it's not huge but it's perfect for me and the little ones 🥰

It's been a while since I've updated this page, we've been so busy on our adventures! Here's a snapshot of our spring/summer ☀️

After a bit of chasing my certificate has arrived 😊 officially a Hygge in the Early Years accredited setting 🥰

**September 2023 vacancies**

2 x part time vacancies available

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