Parent Resources
At Daffodil, we deeply understand the importance of parental involvement in a child's education. Engaged parents play a crucial role in enhancing their child's learning experience, and we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. To help you actively participate in your child's development, we've curated a range of resources designed to assist and empower you.
Yn Daffodil, rydym yn deall yn iawn bwysigrwydd cynnwys rhieni yn addysg plentyn. Mae rhieni sy'n ymgysylltu yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth wella profiad dysgu eu plentyn, ac rydym wedi ymrwymo i'ch cefnogi bob cam o'r ffordd. Er mwyn eich helpu i gymryd rhan weithredol yn natblygiad eich plentyn, rydym wedi curadu amrywiaeth o adnoddau sydd wedi'u cynllunio i'ch cynorthwyo a'ch grymuso.
We’d love to hear from you! If you have any helpful links or resources—such as parenting tips, educational websites, fun activities for kids, or health and wellness information—that could support other parents or assist Sara in her daily care for your children, please share them in the comments below! Your contributions can make a big difference!
External Support
CosyChats.com
CosyChats.com is a fantastic online platform that offers a wealth of resources tailored for parents, carers, and educators. It provides expert advice, engaging articles, and interactive forums where you can connect with other parents. Whether you need guidance on child development, tips on balancing work and family life, or creative activity ideas, CosyChats.com is a reliable go-to source. Their community-focused approach ensures that you are never alone on your parenting journey, offering both practical advice and emotional support.
BBC Tiny Happy People
BBC Tiny Happy People is a wonderful resource that helps parents and caregivers nurture their child's language and communication skills from birth to age five. The site offers a variety of activities, videos, and articles designed to promote early learning through play and interaction. It’s particularly useful for understanding developmental milestones and finding simple, effective ways to engage with your child daily.
Family Lives
Family Lives provides a wide range of support services for parents and families. Their helpline, online forums, and extensive library of resources cover everything from managing behaviour to dealing with more complex family issues. This service is invaluable for parents looking for advice on a broad spectrum of topics, or simply someone to talk to during challenging times.
The National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust offers resources and initiatives to help parents encourage a love of reading in their children. From book recommendations to tips on making reading a fun part of everyday life, their resources are designed to support parents in developing their child’s literacy skills from an early age.
NSPCC Parenting Tips
The NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) provides essential resources for keeping children safe and promoting positive parenting. Their website includes practical advice on a range of topics, such as internet safety, mental health, and dealing with challenging behaviour. It’s an excellent resource for parents seeking to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for their children.
Links
We’ve also selected a range of websites that are approved by the setting for use by the children to enhance their ICT skills. These sites are both fun and educational, providing a safe environment for your child to explore and learn:
Sesame Street
The Sesame Street website offers a variety of games and activities that help children develop essential ICT skills while engaging with their favourite characters. It's an excellent resource for early learners to build their digital literacy in a fun, interactive way.
Cyw
Cyw is a Welsh-language children’s website featuring a wide range of educational games, videos, and activities. It’s an excellent tool for helping children develop their ICT skills while also promoting their Welsh language abilities in a playful, engaging manner.
WordWall - Tric a Chlic
WordWall's Tric a Chlic section offers interactive Welsh language games that are particularly useful for practising phonics and early literacy skills. These games align with the Tric a Chlic programme used in many Welsh-medium schools, making them a great resource for reinforcing what your child learns in the classroom.
Welsh Language Games
This website provides a variety of Welsh language games that help children practice and improve their Welsh language skills. It’s a fun way for children to engage with the language while also developing their ICT capabilities.
Welsh Songs (< Click here to jump to page >)
To support your child’s language development and phonics learning, we recommend the following Welsh songs:
Fun Nursery Rhymes by Caru Canu
Caru Canu offers a delightful collection of nursery rhymes in Welsh that are perfect for young children. These songs are engaging and fun, helping to reinforce language skills through music.
Letter Forming Songs by Tric a Chlic
These songs, also used by Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni during their phonics lessons, are excellent for helping children learn letter formation in a musical and memorable way. Incorporating these songs into daily routines can support your child’s early literacy skills and make learning Welsh enjoyable.
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