Have you heard of ’50 Things To Do Before You’re 5’?
The ‘50 Things To Do Before You’re 5’ app was launched three years ago. It gives parents a menu of 50 exciting activities for families in Kirklees with young children – all at either no cost or low cost.
What does the app provide?
Created by St Edmund’s Nursery and Children’s Centre in Bradford, the ‘50 Things To Do Before You’re 5’ app provides families with a list of great suggestions for how to have fun and learn at the same time. The activities support learning and development in the pre-school years.
Is the app available to people in West Yorkshire?
The app is available in several regions across West Yorkshire. Families have the opportunity to choose their local area in order to access bespoke activities.
What are the activities?
Some of the activities include visiting local woods for a ramble, blowing bubbles, laughing, dressing up, experiencing water such as rivers or canals and visiting local museums.
Mel Meggs, Strategic Director for Children’ Services, said:
“I can’t believe it’s been three years since Kirklees launched ’50 Things…’. We want all children across Kirklees to have the same opportunities to reach their potential and it’s absolutely vital that children are ready for school when the time comes.
“Every child is different and will have different experiences and opportunities which can impact on their learning abilities. Any chance to nurture, support and learn with your child gives them the best start.
“Unfortunately, some children start school behind others in terms of development and this has an impact on their ability to learn. It’s an immediate setback and one many are never able to overcome.
“This app gives parents 50 activities that help their to child flourish and they’re all low cost or no cost, which is ideal at the current time. There are indoor, outdoor, seasonal, home-based and out-and-about activities, all helping children get off to a flying start with learning and language development.”
How can I download the app?
To download the app, search for ’50 Things To Do Before You’re 5′ in your app store.
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