Can-Do Child

30/07/2023

We've been a little quiet here of late, but lots happening behind the scenes with something brand new and very special due to land in just under 8 weeks! Keep following for more information, but in the meantime if you're on Summer break with the family, here's our one top tip...

07/02/2023

4 gret ideas for rainy-day play to encourage healthy eating habits > https://thegeniusofplay.org/genius/expert-advice/articles/rainy-day-fun-to-encourage-healthy-eating.aspx #.Y8bN3nbMKUk

Just in time for National Nutrition Month, Daniel W. Hatcher, Director of Community Partnerships at the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, shares creative activities and tips to inspire your picky eater to try new foods!

06/02/2023

The emotional benefits of play... let's talk jigsaw puzzles! https://thegeniusofplay.org/genius/expert-advice/articles/why-jigsaw-puzzles-are-great-for-kids.aspx #.Y8bNgXbMKUk

23/12/2022

25/11/2022

This really is a phenomenal achievement by everyone involved, and we can't wait to see the exhibition in Athens, but you can look around right now using the link below - to hear the children's voices through are is incredibly powerful...

A heartfelt thank you to all children & the educators from Platonos Kindergarten in Greece who have made it happen!
The 1st Voices of Children International Gallery is published.
Follow the link below to visit the Galleries:
https://conferencebrightstartfoundation.org/voices-of-children/
Join us at the 2022 Bright Start Conference as we will announce the next phase of the Voices of Children Initiative. Take Advantage of the Discounted Registration at Euro 80 (instead of Euro 180). Discount Code: BRIGHT
Recordings will be available for 3 months. Register Now at:
https://conferencebrightstartfoundation.org/registration/

23/11/2022

With the ever-increasing cost of living, and many families struggling financially, celebrating Christmas may feel like a luxury, but these top tips from Lorraine will help you create amazing memories that last a lifetime. Read on for 8 low or no budget play ideas and gifts that will help you all enjoy this most magical time of the year: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-have-magical-christmas-budget-lorraine-allman/

16/11/2022

We're excited to announce that Lorraine will be speaking in-person at the 4th Annual Bright Start 'Excellence in Early Years' conference, taking place in Athens from 9th-11th December.

The line-up of speakers and topics over the 3-day conference is phenomenal, with contributions from Australia, China, United States, UAE, United Kingdom, Greece, and many more. Delegates can attend in-person or online, with access to over 100 hours of live-streamed content available for 3 months after the conference has ended, appealing to anyone in Early Years as well as parents/carers of young children.

If you're interested, please mesage us, or use the code 'BRIGHT' when registering at https://conferencebrightstartfoundation.org/registration/ which gives a huge discount on the cost from EUR180 to just EUR80 (£70) for all 3 days (places limited at this price). We hope you can make it!

16/11/2022

We love this Playbook from The Toy Association which is free to download right now at https://issuu.com/geniusofplay/docs/steam_playbook_final
It's packed with easy play ideas and ready-to-use activities to help spark a child’s interests in all things STEAM

13/08/2022

So many opportunities through everyday play to help children develop social skills :)

Having a variety of toys can help kickstart social play! Check out our list of social skill-building toys: https://bit.ly/3bh00dL

06/07/2022

It's a busy few days here now as Lorraine heads off to the The Festival of Education at Wellington College. In collaboration with the brilliant Parental Engagement Network we will be exhibiting both days (Stand: MicroBiz B5), and delivering two workshops on Thursday 7th July - more details on those here >> https://candochild.com/FestivalofEd22.php

Do come along and say hello anytime - we'd love to meet you in person, plus we have some great resources and freebies, and tasty treats!

25/06/2022

Nature Mirror is a great play activity for the whole family. Download this and many others in the free Summer Playbook https://issuu.com/geniusofplay/docs/040222-gop-brc-playbook_4_ from Genius-of'playy