Parenta Blog
Christmas & Beyond: Global Celebrations
Christmas Across Cultures December, in the Western world, has long been synonymous with the enchanting spirit of Christmas. Yet, amidst the shimmering lights and festive carols, this month also hosts a multicultural tapestry of diverse religious celebrations, each...
Benefits Of Pets In Early Years
Britain, renowned for its love of animals, showers nearly £10 million a year on our beloved pets, a testament to our nation's deep affinity for furry (and not furry!) companions. A staggering 57% of households in the UK welcome creatures as pets into their homes,...
Snow Painting In Early Years
Snow Painting In The Early Years - This winter early years activity is the last of the current 6-part series of early years music articles featuring a new activity each month. It was taken from an article on arts activities trialled for 1- and 2-year-old early...
Fostering Community Cohesion
Fostering Community Cohesion - Children are at the heart of community cohesion. In this article, I explore what community cohesion means from the child’s perspective and how children’s everyday interactions contribute to our sense of local connectedness, belonging...
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Emotional Well-Being Library
Emotional Well-Being Library - Throughout my parenting and teaching journey, I have used storybooks as a tool to teach and guide children. However, over the years, I’ve come to realise just how powerful they are and how much they can enhance children’s development...
Snow Painting In Early Years
Snow Painting In The Early Years - This winter early years activity is the last of the current 6-part series of early years music articles featuring a new activity each month. It was taken from an article on arts activities trialled for 1- and 2-year-old early...
Storytelling Enchantment
Storytelling - Embark on a captivating storytelling journey into the historical origins of fairy and folk tales, discovering their timeless influence on storytelling and sparking early years imagination. From the inception of the UK's first printed fairy tale, "Tom...
