Playful Ways to Keep Your Child Learning Through the Summer Holidays
The long summer holidays offer children a welcome break from the structure of school, giving them time to relax, recharge and enjoy being children. However, it’s worth being aware of the “summer slide”, the gradual loss of some of the
Why Talking About Books Matters as Much as Reading Them
When we think about children reading, we often picture them listening quietly to a story or sounding out words. But some of the most valuable learning happens in the conversations that follow. Talking about books helps children process ideas, explore
When School Feels Too Much: Supporting Children With School Anxiety and Attendance Difficulties
Today, more and more children are finding it difficult to attend school regularly. For some it begins with reluctance in the mornings or frequent complaints of feeling unwell. For others it builds into ongoing distress, anxiety or difficulty leaving the
How Movement Helps Children Learn to Read
When we think about reading, it’s easy to picture a child sitting quietly with a book, turning pages and focusing intently. For some children, this works well, but for many others, the expectation to sit still can actually make reading