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Support for residents
Children’s
Centres
Family Fun
Mar/Apr 2022 | edition 14
Spring is officially (and finally)
your child here! The weather is becoming
milder, the days are getting
longer and we are now in
the season of new beginnings. Flowers
have begun to bloom, the trees have
started to sprout their leaves and I’m sure
we’re all feeling much more cheerful with
the extra sunshine we’ve been getting.
In the last few weeks we have had a
strong (and deserved) focus on women.
We celebrated International Women’s
Day where we were able to celebrate
all of the wonderful and amazing
achievements of women across the
world and then we were able to give
thanks to mothers and all the female
caregivers once again on Mother’s Day.
With the devastation happening in
Ukraine at the moment and so many
families being displaced and torn
apart, let us all keep them in our
thoughts and hope for peace to be
restored very soon.
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Speech and Language Tip
of the Month!
Use simple language
When your child is learning
to talk, short and simple is
the best way! Using simple
language helps your child to link
the words you use to the object
or action you are talking about.
Make sure your sentences are
short. If your child is not saying
many words try to use 1-2 word
phrases, for example, “more
juice?” rather than “would you
like more juice?”.
Use a gesture or a sign to show
your child what you mean. For
instance, show your child their
How is Mother’s Day celebrated around the world? cup when asking if they want a
drink e.g. “juice?” while pointing
Our mums and female carers hold a special place in our hearts. to their cup.
Mother’s Day is a chance to show our maternal caregivers how
much we care and appreciate all that they do. That’s why celebrating Repeat, repeat, repeat! Say
Mother’s Day is so important for so many people all around the world. words as much as possible to
help your child remember them.
Mother’s day is celebrated in more than 50 countries, from here in the
UK, the US and as far as Thailand. Celebrations take place at various And lastly, remember to keep
times of the year, depending on the origins of the countries celebration. it simple. Don’t introduce too
many words at once.
In the UK, Mother’s Day is usually marked with gifts or flowers, and
for some breakfast in bed! But Mother’s Day celebrations around the
world sometimes look a little different.
In Mexico, Mother’s Day is celebrated with music, food, gifts and
a special morning song called Las Mananitas. In Thailand, jasmine
is the most common gift. In France, as well as giving gifts, children
will traditionally do extra chores or write a special poem. In Serbia,
Mother’s Day is part of three days of family celebrations, which take
place on consecutive Sundays that include Children’s Day and
Father’s Day. On Mother’s Day, mum will be tied up, until she gives
treats and gifts to her children!
Whatever way you celebrate the important women in your life, whoever
they may be, be sure to show them how much you care and enjoy
spending time with them or remembering them in a special way.
Fun Easter Ideas
The Easter holidays are fast
approaching and there’s so much
fun to be had so we thought we’d
give you some ideas to keep your
little ones occupied. You could
go for nice, long walks through
your local park and take in some
fresh spring air, stopping to feed
the ducks or birds along the way?
How about making some Easter
decorations or magnets from salt
dough? They’re very simple to
make, all you need is a cupful of
plain flour (250g), half a cupful of
table salt (125g) and half a cupful
of water (125ml). Start off by pre Hot Cross Scones Recipe
heating your oven to the lowest
setting and lining a baking sheet What you’ll need:
with parchment paper. Next, mix • 225g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
the flour and salt in a large bowl • ¼ tsp salt
then add the water and stir until • 50g butter, chilled
it comes together into a ball. • 1 small dessert apple, peeled and cored
Transfer the dough to a floured
• 3 tbsp currants or other dried fruit (chopped if large)
work surface and shape into
• 50-75ml milk
your chosen shape like an egg
or bunny using a cookie cutter or • 4 tbsp natural yogurt
even moulding freestyle. (If you • 1 egg, beaten (optional)
wanted to hang your decoration, • A pack of strawberry laces or a roll of fruit leather, cut into strips
now would be the right time to the same diameter as the scone.
make a small hole through the
top). Put your finished items on What to do: using a 4cm round cutter.
the lined baking tray and bake for Combine any off-cuts and cut
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/
out more scones until you have
3 hours or until solid. Once they gas 6. Tip the flour and salt into
used up all the mixture.
have cooled, they’ll be ready to a large bowl. Grate the butter
decorate. Your child can paint into the bowl, toss the mixture Put the scones on a baking tray
them or mark make on them together then rub the bits of and cut a cross across the top
using bright, coloured felt pens. butter into the flour until there of each one (adults may have
If you made a hole through your are no big lumps left. to help children here). Brush
decoration, thread a piece of some egg over the top, if using.
Grate the apple into the bowl,
string through it and tie together. Bake for 10-12 mins or until the
then add the dried fruit, 50ml
Or, if you have any sticky, scones are risen and golden
milk and the yogurt, and
brown.
magnetic strips around your home combine to make a soft dough.
you can stick these to the back to If the dough looks dry, add a While they are still warm,
make cute, homemade magnets. little more milk. Don’t squeeze lay strawberry laces into the
it too much and don’t worry if it crosses you have cut in the tops
Another great idea would be to
looks a little lumpy. of the scones.
have a go at making some yummy
hot cross scones using our recipe Roll out the dough on a floured Your scones are now ready to
to the right! surface and cut out scones eat…enjoy!
Find a children’s centre in
your area
Streatham and Norwood
Hitherfield Children’s Centre
Hitherfield Road, SW16 2LW
T: 020 8835 9569
Brixton and Tulse Hill
Jubilee Children’s Centre
Tulse Hill, SW2 2JE
T: 020 8678 6530
We’re here to help Clapham and Brixton Hill
Lambeth children’s centres offer a wide range of services and Maytree Children’s Centre
support, offering sessions such as Stay & Play, Chatterbox and Allingham Road, SW4 8EG
Chat & Play and delivering multiple adult learning courses. Better T: 020 8671 3298
Start teams can help with many subjects such as Early Learning
applications for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, Food Bank and Rose Voucher Brixton and Stockwell
requests and parenting support to name a few. Stockwell Childrens Centre
Burgoyne Rd, SW9 9QJ
You can find out more and complete a registration form at T: 020 7326 7328
lambeth.gov.uk/childrenscentres
North Lambeth
Henry Fawcett Children’s Centre
Clayton St, SE11 5BZ
T: 020 7091 1282
Register at a Better Start
Children’s Centre
Go to beta.lambeth.gov.uk/
children-young-people-families/
childrens-centres/register-your-
family-use-better-start-services
or use this QR code:
Written by Sabrina Phipps from Brixton and Tulse Hill BSA with
contribution from Gemma Allen from Stockwell and Brixton BSA
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