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Monthly Archives: May 2016

Half-term Activities & Events

May 26, 2016

We have taken a look at all the local events happening over this half-term for you and listed them below. Please take a look and have a great week! ILKLEY LIDO OPENING EVENT Saturday 28th May 10 am – 5 pm £2.00 per person Family fun day with stalls, face-painting and activities http://lido.retailchange.com/   BLUEBELL […]

Categories: Children's Activities, Community Events Tags: activities, events, Half-term, Ilkley, ilkley pre-school playgoup, whats on

Teaching Children to Write

May 19, 2016
Ilkley Preschool Playgroup

There are many split opinions on early hand writing skills amongst early year’s practitioners and parents. Many parents believe a child should be writing their names and other short words in order to be ready for the school transition. Many practitioners also share this belief and along the way have lost sight of best practice […]

Categories: Teaching Methods Tags: develop through play, learning to write, mark making, play based curriculum, school transition, starting reception, writing names

Ilkley Carnival 2016

May 4, 2016
Ilkley Pre-school Playgroup as mini Liquorice Allsort Bertie Bassets

Thank-you to everyone who joined us in this year’s carnival parade. You all did a fantastic job in not very pleasant conditions! A big thank-you also to everyone that joined us on the craft afternoons and/or took things home with them to prepare. We couldn’t do it without all your help. In particular I would like to thank Vanessa […]

Categories: Children's Activities, Community Events, Latest News Tags: #IlkleyCarnival16, #IlkleyPreschoolPlaygroup, HelpingYoungMindsGrow, Ilkley
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