Better Start

18/06/2026

Glór na nGael: Is scéim de chuid Ghlór na nGael í Teanga Tí le tacaíocht a thabhairt do theaghlaigh Ghaeilge.

Ó Ghlúin go Glúin https://youtu.be/MIPOgz62D5Y&autoplay=1 Is scéim de chuid Ghlór na nGael í Teanga Tí le tacaíocht a thabhairt do theaghlaigh Ghaeilge. Tá an suíomh seo ina áis do thuismitheoirí atá ag tógail clainne le Gaeilge. Aimseoidh sibh; comhairle faoin dea-chleachtas is fearr ...

17/06/2026

Hanen - Limited Number of Places now available

Hanen ‘Teacher Talk A: Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood Settings

This is an online workshop taking place over three sessions on the following dates on Microsoft Teams:

Tuesday 14th July 10.00 am to 12.30 pm

Tuesday 21st July 10.00 am to 12.30 pm

Thursday 23rd July 10.00 am to 12.30 pm

Hanen ‘Teacher Talk A’: Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood Settings
This training addresses how educators use everyday conversations, play and daily routines to promote the communication and social development of all children, including those with language delays and those who are second language learners.

https://www.betterstart.ie/training-events/hanen-teacher-talk-upcoming-events/

You will learn how to:

Identify children’s conversational styles and the role teachers play in interactions
Implement six steps to following the child’s lead: Observe, Wait and Listen, Be Face to Face, Imitate, Interpret, Comment, and Join in and Play
Help children become better conversation partners by using appropriate questions, comments and turn-taking cues
Use five important steps to ensure that no child is left out of the interaction during group activities
How to enroll in this course

Learners can enroll on this course on the Nurturing Skills Learning Hub. Each learner must have an email account personal to them. If you have access to an account already, go to the course catalogue and select the Hanen ‘Teacher Talk A’ to enroll.

To set up an account on the Learning Hub, please follow the steps in this video guide:
https://vimeo.com/1087090473

For queries contact: [email protected]

To find out more about the Hanen Teacher Talk, visit the Hanen website Click here

Keep watching this space for more Hanen ‘Teacher Talk’ courses.

17/06/2026

Realising Potential: Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Early Years

Few experiences are more gratifying than reading a publication that not only addresses an issue that is close to your heart, but also provides answers to questions, and prompts you to reflect upon your practice to improve experiences for children.

https://www.nurturingskills.ie/resources/realising-potential-equality-diversity-and-inclusive-practice-in-early-years/

16/06/2026

Lámh signs for Summer

Lámh Signs For SUMMER SIGNS.Here you can learn some Lámh signs fo...

15/06/2026

How to Tell if Your Child is a Late Talker – And What to Do about It

A Late Talker is a toddler between 18-30 months old who has limited spoken vocabulary for their age, while having a good understanding of language, as well as typically developing play, motor, thinking and social skills. Let's take a look at what the research tells us about Late Talkers, and what y...

12/06/2026

Is Féidir Linn: Is Féidir Linn is a digital resource aimed at anyone who wishes to use more Irish in the home.

Is acmhainn dhigiteach í Is Féidir Linn, dírithe ar dhuine ar bith ar mhaith leo níos mó Gaeilge a úsáid sa bhaile.

11/06/2026

Grabbing playful moments, playing simple games and making everyday tasks playful provide great opportunities to have fun. Happy International Day of Play.

Happy International Day of Play! Play is essential for children and young people, which is why June 11th is the International Day of Play!

10/06/2026

Supporting Young Children’s Behaviour Skills,

Children naturally learn about the world through play and, as they mimic the world around them, they develop an understanding of everyday life.

https://www.nurturingskills.ie/resources/supporting-young-childrens-behaviour-skills/

09/06/2026

Dizzy Deliveries: The Adventure That Signs!

The First TV Show Featuring Lámh Signs – Now an Award-Winning Sensation!

Encouraging everybody to communicate using Lámh signing through education, awareness raising and resources.

09/06/2026

Join the LINC Programme on Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 7pm for an online event celebrating the launch of two international publications exploring how the Reggio Emilia experience contributes to advancing children's rights globally.

Held as part of the United Nations International Day of Play 2026, themed "Protect Play, Protect Childhood", the event will highlight the role of Reggio-inspired practice in promoting inclusion, participation, and children's rights in early childhood education.

The programme will feature an opening address by Prof. Peter Moss, a presentation by Anne Macken (Happy Days, Ballyporeen, Co. Tipperary) on Reggio-inspired practice in action, and a panel discussion with editors and authors of the featured publications.

Featured speakers include Prof. Peter Moss (University College London), Anne Macken (Happy Days, Tipperary), Prof. Marisa Macy (University of Wyoming), Prof. Emer Ring (Mary Immaculate College), and Dr. Alessandra Landini (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia).

Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Format: Online