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The home learning environment is everything in and around your home that helps your child learn. It includes how you talk, play, and spend time together. This environment is important because it helps your child develop skills they need for school and life. 

Everyday activities, like reading a book, talking during meals, or playing games, can help your child learn. Simple things, like counting objects, singing songs, or asking questions, encourage your child to think and explore. 

Children also learn from watching you. Showing interest in books, solving problems, or being curious about the world teaches them these things are important. 

You don’t need expensive toys or resources to create a good home learning environment. Using everyday items you already have, like kitchen items for counting or outdoor spaces for exploring, works just as well. 

A positive and supportive home atmosphere makes a big difference too. Encouraging your child, praising their efforts, and listening to their ideas builds confidence and motivation. 

Your time and attention are what matter most. The love and support you give are the foundation for your child’s learning journey. By making learning part of everyday life, you are setting them up for their future life. 

The home learning environment is everything in and around your home that helps your child learn. It includes how you talk, play, and spend time together. This environment is important because it helps your child develop skills they need for school and life. 

Everyday activities, like reading a book, talking during meals, or playing games, can help your child learn. Simple things, like counting objects, singing songs, or asking questions, encourage your child to think and explore. 

Children also learn from watching you. Showing interest in books, solving problems, or being curious about the world teaches them these things are important. 

You don’t need expensive toys or resources to create a good home learning environment. Using everyday items you already have, like kitchen items for counting or outdoor spaces for exploring, works just as well. 

A positive and supportive home atmosphere makes a big difference too. Encouraging your child, praising their efforts, and listening to their ideas builds confidence and motivation. 

Your time and attention are what matter most. The love and support you give are the foundation for your child’s learning journey. By making learning part of everyday life, you are setting them up for their future life. 

In Coventry there are two apps available to support families. These are 50Things to do before you're five and EasyPeasy.

50 Things To Do before you're five app

The 50 Things To Do app is a free, multiplatform tool designed to help parents and carers support their child’s learning and development through fun, low-cost activities. It provides 50 exciting ideas for activities you can try at home, in the garden, or out in the community. Each activity encourages children to build important skills while having fun, such as exploring nature, cooking, or creating art. 

The app also features an Events tab, offering an up-to-date list of local free and low-cost activities that support the home learning environment. 

In addition to the app, 50 Things To Do offers a translatable website so that families can access resources in their preferred language. Laminated card packs and posters with activity ideas are also available, making it easy to find inspiration offline. 

With lots of adaptable ideas, 50 Things To Do helps families turn everyday moments into valuable learning experiences. 

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EasyPeasy app

The EasyPeasy app supports families by providing fun, simple play ideas and advice to support families and help children learn and grow. It’s designed for parents and carers of children aged 0–5 and is full of activities that encourage learning through play. 

The app offers quick and easy activities you can do at home with everyday items, like cushions, spoons, or paper. Each activity is designed by child development experts to support skills like communication, problem-solving, and physical coordination. 

EasyPeasy also provides helpful tips and videos to show how the games work and explains why they are good for your child’s learning. 

Parents can share experiences and get encouragement from the app’s supportive community. The activities are flexible and easy to fit into busy family life. 

By turning playtime into learning time, EasyPeasy helps families create a positive home learning environment, setting children up for a great start in life. 

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