Early Childhood

Parents are the most important people in their children's early lives. Children learn about the world around them by watching and listening to their parents, talking with them, being with them, and playing with them. Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework contains lots of ideas, suggestions and practical examples of how parents can support their children's early learning and development.

Tip-sheet: Playing with your baby Click on the image to get ideas on how you can help your baby to learn and develop through play.
Tip-sheet: Playing with your toddler Click on the image to get ideas on how you can help your toddler to learn and develop through play.
Tip-sheet: Playing with your young child Click on the image to get ideas on how you can help your young child to learn and develop through play.
Partnership guidelines Click on the image to see Aistear's guidelines on partnerships between parents and practitioners.
Suggestions: Supporting learning and development Click on the image for suggestions from Aistear for how parents can support their children's learning and development at home.
Ideas: Sharing information with practitioners Click on the image for ideas from Aistear for how parents can share information with their child's practitioner.
Examples: Working together Click on the image for examples from Aistear of parents and practitioners working together.
Aistear in full Click on the logo to take a look at Aistear in full.