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"[This book] contains 60 fun-packed craft activities designed to promote a love of learning through creative play. With simple projects that encourage everything from problem-solving and creativity to numbers and fine motor skills, Sophie has road-tested every activity with her own kids. Each project has been designed to be use din different ways across the age range (from babies to 5-year-olds) so you can use the book over and over again and watch your child's skills develop." -- Back cover.
About the author
Sophie David has over 10 years experience as an Early Years Foundation Stage teacher and is now a stay-at-home mum with three children under five. She started her instagram account, Little Happy Learners, in 2018 in a bid to share her knowledge with other parents.
As a parent and teacher, Sophie's main aim has always been to ensure that children love to learn and she firmly believe that if a child loves to learn, they will always achieve big things.
Summary
How to Create Little Happy Learners presents an inspiring selection of learning and craft activities designed to promote a love of learning.
Written by Sophie David, a former Early Years teacher and adviser who is now a stay-at-home mum with 3 children under 3, she is now channelling her knowledge and creativity to show-case the craft ideas she was using to keep her children entertained. Here, she offers over 60 activities for children, all highlighting different skills (fine motor, phonics, maths, creativity and independence). Split into topics ranging from animals to transport Sophie not only offers crafting activities that can be used time and time again utilising everyday items, she also adapts each activity for different age groups (from 1-5 years) so you can reuse the book over and over again as your child grows.
This book offers a bank of great activities to not only inspire a love of learning in your children but to make that journey a fun, craft filled one.
Foreword
Fun activities for pre-school kids to keep them entertained whilst building key early years skills
