A SCHEME aimed at boosting the Welsh language amongst children is proving a hit.

Cymraeg for kids is a Welsh Government project that offers advice, information and practical support to parents, prospective parents and families on the benefits of both speaking Welsh and choosing Welsh-medium education for their children.

According to Nia Prichard-Williams, Cymraeg for Kids officer in Dwyfor: “These local support sessions provide a great opportunity for new parents with babies and children under the age of three years, to re-engage with the Welsh language in a friendly and informal environment.”

Parents are given an opportunity to learn simple Welsh nursery rhymes, encouraged to read books, learn suitable vocabulary and become familiar with apps and e-Books that they are also able to use at home with their baby. Cymraeg for kids also shares information about local Ti a Fi (Welsh medium mother and toddler groups) and Cylch Meithrin groups.

In Dwyfor, the scheme offers baby massage and baby yoga sessions in two areas, Pwllheli and Porthmadog, as well as story and rhyme sessions at Nefyn, Porthmadog and Pwllheli Libraries.

All sessions are free of charge.

Gwawr and her 22 month old son Tomos, have been attending the story and rhyme sessions at Pwllheli Library regularly since August 2017.

She said: “Tomos enjoys mixing with other children, and gets the opportunity to sing and hear Welsh nursery rhymes. Also, there are craft sessions and other fun activities at the end of each session.

“As a mum I really value and appreciate the sessions with Nia, and hope they continue in the future.”

For more information regarding the sessions, contact Nia Prichard Williams on 07872 964563 or her Facebook page Cymraeg i blant Dwyfor.