How to help your child from the start?
Even during pregnancy, babies can hear voices and music.
So if you’re keen to raise your child bilingually, now’s the time to start speaking and singing in Welsh to your baby.
For Welsh Government information about Welsh language for parents search for gov.wales/cymraeg-for-kids
For information on learning Welsh as an adult search for learnwelsh.cymru
Cyw
Cyw is S4C’s range of programmes, apps, live shows etc. for children. You can find Cyw (chick) and friends across a range of platforms, all for free.
Television
Watch Cyw programmes with your child every morning on S4C, including Patrol Pawennau (Paw Patrol), Bing, Deian a Loli, Peppa (Peppa Pig) and other favorites in Welsh.
Children don’t have to speak Welsh to enjoy cartoons in Welsh!
Download S4C Clic or go to cyw.cymru/en/ to watch Cyw programmes at any time.
Fun and educational apps for small children
These handy apps will help you along the way
Cyw apps Search for ‘Cyw’
Cyw apps are designed for small children to use and feature Cyw and friends.
Magi Ann apps Search for ‘Magi Ann’
Have fun learning to read with the award winning Magi Ann stories. See and hear the stories in English and in Welsh.
Selog apps Search for ‘Selog’
Listen to songs and stories in Welsh. You can find accompanying Alun yr Arth (Alun the Bear) books in Monmouthshire’s libraries.
Welsh language resources to buy:
meithrin.cymru/siop-dewin-a-doti
Monmouthshire libraries have Welsh and bilingual children’s books for children of all ages.
Directory
Mudiad Meithrin
Mudiad Meithrin supports young children in Wales to access early years services and experiences through the medium of Welsh.
Website: www.meithrin.cymru
Email: post@meithrin.cymru
Telephone: 01970 639639
Twitter: @mudiadmeithrin
Facebook: Mudiad Meithrin
Cymraeg for Kids
A national scheme that supports parents to use the Welsh language with their children by choosing Welsh medium childcare and education. The scheme is managed by Mudiad Meithrin.
Local free support groups for parents: baby massage, baby yoga, Welsh Story-time sessions and monthly family events that are an additional opportunity to socialise through the medium of Welsh.
Website: meithrin.cymru/cymraeg-i-blant
Email: cymraegiblant@meithrin.cymru
Telephone: 01970 639639
Twitter: @Cymraegforkids
Facebook: Cymraeg i Blant Mynwy / Monmouthshire
Welsh Government Cymraeg
Website with information on a range of Welsh language matters and a portal to other sites – events finder, app of the week, Welsh for Adults courses and much more.
Gwefan: www.llyw.cymru/cymraeg-i-blant
Twitter: @Cymraeg
Cymraeg i Oedolion@Coleg Gwent
People have different reasons for wanting to learn Welsh – to support children in Welsh medium education perhaps, or to widen job choices. A range of Welsh courses are held across Gwent. Please contact us for more information.
Website: dysgucymraeg.cymru
Website: learnwelsh.cymru
Email: welsh@coleggwent.ac.uk
Telephone: 01495 333710
Twitter: @learncymraeg
Facebook: Cymraeg i Oedolion Gwent Welsh for Adults
Yr Urdd
The Urdd is a youth organisation which offers opportunities and events to all the young people of Wales (up to the age of 25). It is a lively organisation which is a part of the life of children who attend Welsh medium education, through sports, music, the Eisteddfod, residential centres and youth groups.
Website: urdd.cymru
Email: helo@urdd.org
Telephone: 01495 752589
Twitter: @urdd
Facebook: Urdd Gobaith Cymru
Rhieni dros Addysg Gymraeg (RhAG)
Parents for Welsh Medium Education exists to support and promote education though the medium of Welsh throughout Wales and to ensure equal opportunities for those who wish their children to be taught through the medium of Welsh.
Website: rhag.cymru
Email: post@rhag.cymru
Twitter: @RhAG1
Facebook: Rhieni Dros Addysg Gymraeg
Menter Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen a Mynwy
Menter Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen a Mynwy is a Welsh Government-funded initiative that develops and promotes opportunities for using the Welsh language in the communities across the three counties. These activities include coffee mornings, gigs, fun days, after school clubs and play-schemes.
Website: menterbgtm.cymru
Email: gwybodaeth@menterbgtm.cymru
Telephone: 01495 755 861
Twitter: @menterbgtm.org
Facebook: Menter Iaith Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen a Mynwy
Monmouthshire Family Information Service
For information on childcare and education, visit the Family Information Service page on