Learning At Home’ is a website created by the Government of Jersey Department for Children, Young People Education and Skills in response to feedback from parents.

The website aims to work alongside schools to support parents with information about learning and school life; the ‘Latest Updates’ section helps parents to know about key events occurring in Education or in partner organisations across the Island. 

The website now includes suggested learning resources for parents to use with their children, some parental guidance and information, as well as engaging activities to enjoy together at home.

Learning at Home

Home Learning Activities Wednesday 18th January

Nursery and Reception Home Learning

Please try to read at least two stories to your child each day.  When we read at school, we talk about the front cover, who they think the characters are and what they think the story might be about.  Once you have read the story to your child, encourage them to talk about their favourite parts and why they liked them.

Additional Activities you might like to do

I spy with my little eye – this will help develop observation skills, it will also support children’s Communication and Language. They can tick the sheet as they find the different items. Please use your first language for this activity.

Draw a self-portrait in the frame- Talk about the parts of the body as you draw together.  Encourage them to think about where the different body parts go. They could also try drawing their family members!

Pencil control activities – please have a try at some of the activities in the booklet. When they finish they can colour them in.

Cutting skills – if you have old cards at home, they could practise cutting the pictures out and making a new picture.

I have also included an exercise book. This is for general drawing and mark making.

Games – if you have board games at home, please play these with your child.

Baking – choose a recipe together and make it.

Most importantly, please make sure you spend time with your child engaging in fun, learning experiences.

Please upload pictures of what you and your child have been doing to Tapestry.  I would love to see them!

Additional Early Years Foundation Stage Activity Ideas and Links
Tiny Happy People

This is an excellent website. The link to the ‘Activities’ from the home page provides videos that will help children engage with the age related activities. All activities are aimed at supporting language and communication skills.

Words for Life

Also a brilliant website from the National Literacy Trust with lots of information.

Hungry Little Minds

Simple, fun activities for children from new-born to five, really useful for supporting parents and children in developing their home learning environment.

Cbeebies Radio

A brilliant website for listening to stories alongside your child.