0 to 5 - A Special Age

The first 5 years are a special time - the intellectual, emotional and physical development of babies and young children is a wonder to watch. They are vulnerable and resilient at the same time. They are a pleasure, yet terribly demanding. They are our responsibility, but not our possessions.

Articles

Our articles are intended to be thought-provoking, inspiring, challenging rather than prescriptive.

Templates

In this site, you'll find ideas for activities and colouring templates, and other resources that you can use or adapt to fit the needs and interests of the children you care for.

Our templates are especially designed for activities with very young children and children who need assistance to develop motor skills. These templates are available free for personal use on this website. You can browse all templates or browse by theme for: animals transport, occupations, language, maths, multicultural, sea, celebrations, food and health and hygiene

Shopping for Young Children, Parents and Carers

See our online shopping directory for some fabulous online shops for toys, clothing and off to school products for young children plus furniture, manchester and accessories for nurseries, bedrooms and playrooms.

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Forum & Feedback

Please contact us with feedback, questions and suggestions, or post your comments, discuss articles and issues or ask for ideas on our forum.