Math Recipe: Victoria Sandwich Cake – Learning Maths through Cooking
Did you know that cooking is an excellent way for children to practise math skills? This scrummy Victoria Sandwich Cake cake recipe includes instructions and tips to mix some maths in with your baking. The secret to this recipe is
Five Valentine craft activities for children
Share the love with some homemade gifts. Whether your child has a special girl/boyfriend or just wants to let their friend or family member know how much they mean to them, here are some simple craft ideas to try out together
Why schools are banning children from having a best friend
In primary school, children are starting to really care about being accepted by their peers. ‘Best friends’ are key in playground dynamics; although they can change on a daily basis! Several schools in America and Europe have recently introduced a policy
How to Keep Pre-Teens Safe Online: Advice for Parents
As the world becomes increasingly digital, children are at risk of the emotional dangers of social media. Pre-teens, especially those transitioning from primary to secondary school, maybe the most vulnerable. It is essential for parents to understand how to protect their
Helping children with dyslexia: Improving visual memory
In this VisionWorks series, we explore the visual difficulties often experienced by children with dyslexia. This time, we are looking at visual memory and how to help your child develop this skill. Dyslexia: Visual Memory Visual memory is the ability to recall information
Helping children with dyslexia: Improving visual form constancy
In this VisionWorks series, we explore the visual difficulties often experienced by children with dyslexia. This time, we are looking at visual form constancy and how to help your child develop this skill. Dyslexia: Visual Form Constancy Visual form constancy is the ability
Helping children with dyslexia: Improving visual discrimination
In this VisionWorks series, we explore the visual difficulties often experienced by children with dyslexia. This time, we are looking at visual discrimination and how to help your child develop this skill. Dyslexia: Visual Discrimination Visual discrimination is the ability to recognise details
Helping children with dyslexia: Improving visual closure
In this VisionWorks series, we explore the visual difficulties often experienced by children with dyslexia. This time, we are looking at visual closure and how to help your child develop this skill. Dyslexia: Visual Closure Visual closure is the ability to visualise a complete
The Benefits of Outdoor Play
Playing outdoors has lots of health and psychological benefits, especially if children can play freely in natural spaces, but even half an hour in a playground or the garden can help children develop healthy habits and a range of skills