Growing independence 

• Check out Parentkind’s online advice hub and magazine for parents ‘Be School Ready’
• Enjoy Family Corner’s 5 tips to help your child get ready for Reception
• Guidance for parents and practitioners - PACEY
• Download the free EasyPeasy mobile app for tips and activities to support everyday parenting moments

Taking care of themselves 

• How can you make separating easier? - Family Corner
• Getting dressed and ready for the day - backward chaining information sheet - NHS
• Getting ready for the Day - BBC

Toilet training

• The Institute of Health Visiting has advice and tips on toilet training
• Simple and supportive toilet training advice - ERIC
• Potty training and bedwetting - NHS
• Pants4School - Down Syndrome UK

Playing, creativity and curiosity 

• 5 steps for brain building through serve and return - Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
• How to follow a child’s interest in play - National Literacy Trust
• How to role play with your child - Pretend role play - BBC
• How to role play with your child - Playing pretend animals - BBC
• Fire up their imagination with drawing - BBC
• What is mark-making and why is it important for learning? - PACEY
• Sharing story books on World Book Day - BBC
• Nature activities for children - BBC
• Learning and having fun on the bus - BBC
• Play a game of 'What's that sound?' - BBC