Dingle: Language and Play Programme for children (Aged 0-4 years)

This Language & Play programme is aimed at parents & carers of children aged 0-4 years. The programme will be run over 6 weeks (6 x 90 minute interactive workshops) and encourages parents to interact and play with their children in a positive way to promote and stimulate their child’s language and numeracy development, including increasing their range of words and vocabulary. The programme also promotes a strong healthy relationship with the parent and child through fun activities.

The aims of the programme are:

• To foster parents confidence in their ability to support their child’s early years development.

• To improve literacy and numeracy development in children in their early years.

• To encourage and explore communication and methods of play.

• To highlight the importance of storytelling, nursery rhymes, songs and sharing books.

• To prepare children for learning when they start pre-school through developing their social and fine motor skills.