I have had several conversations with family and friends in the past week as we all begin to consider the easing of the lockdown. Talk quickly turned to the results of our enforced confinement and a positive on which we all agreed was the one hour-a-day outdoor exercise. It has been a regular opportunity for… Continue reading Scooters and balance bikes; directed play for pre-school children
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Making the most of the daily walk with your young children
Now that we're all having to settle into a very different daily routine it means that we, like most grandparents, cannot spend time with our granddaughter. So instead of describing activities that I've done with Daisy I'd like to share some of my ideas that Daisy's parents are using at home with Daisy. I hope… Continue reading Making the most of the daily walk with your young children
Scooters Part Two
I took Daisy to the local playgroup last week and it was interesting to see how her play had changed since the last time. First of all she went to play with the large wheeled toys; she likes to sit in the cars or on the tractor and (after a fashion) pedal herself around the… Continue reading Scooters Part Two
Watching the wheels go round
During a recent FaceTime call, an excited Daisy just had to show me her new scooter. Daisy had seen her first scooter close-up when she was visiting one of her cousins. He's a couple of years older and Daisy watched him closely while he was using his scooter and, when she had a chance,… Continue reading Watching the wheels go round
Granny Smith's Diary 