What kind of hair does your child have? Is it long and straight or short and very curly? Does your type of hair make a difference to how often it needs to be cut? Your hair is getting very long. You don’t need to get it cut because you can tie it up for school. Your brother needs it cut as it is getting in his eyes.

Wheat sprouts can grow in just a couple of weeks and your child will be able to watch them change from day to day. Put the wheat in a bowl, cover it with water and let it soak for two days. Watch what happens.

The weather has changed and it’s time to see if last year’s clothing still fits. Summer has finally ended and the nights are getting cold. I think it is time to change to winter pyjamas. We will have to see if last year’s still fit.

The rain has fallen, the sun is out and everyone’s keen to get out the door and go.

The weather has changed and the wind is blowing a gale. What do you do? Do you stay inside where it is warm and toasty or do you go outside and brave the wild weather? If you stay inside, look out the window and talk together about what you notice. Can you see the wind lifting up the leaves and blowing them high into the sky?

When it’s dark outside different things come out to play. You might hear them banging across the roof or hissing at each other. What do you think it could be? You or your child might have noticed in the morning that things have changed since you went to bed. Have plants been eaten or is there animal poo on the ground? What do you think it could be?

The sun has been shining, the plants have all grown and now it is time to prune. Talk with your child about which plants need to be pruned and how you will do it. Do they need to be cut in a special way or can you decide how much you want to cut off?

As the seasons change the weather will change and we will see changes happening to the plants and trees in the garden. Talk to your child about the names of the seasons - spring, summer, autumn, winter - and the order they will follow. This may include looking at the calendar and highlighting the different months of the year that match the seasons.

Buying new shoes for your child gives you a chance to talk about growing and changing. You can talk about why your child needs new shoes. Are they worn out or broken, or are they too small for growing feet? What kind of shoes do you need? Are they for summer or winter, for inside or outside, or for everyday or special events?

We're having a baby! The announcement of a new baby is a very exciting time and will involve a lot of talking, planning and action for the whole family. Your child can also be involved in getting organised for the arrival of your newest family member. Talk with your child about when the baby is expected to be born and what will happen to your body as the baby grows.