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How to encourage your child to write creatively
As a parent it’s natural that you’ll want to encourage your child in their educational and creative pursuits. Creative writing not only helps your child understand more about story structure and plot, it also helps them understand the importance of grammar and English...
How to prevent the Summer Slide
What is the Summer Slide? The Summer Slide, also known as summer learning loss, is the backwards step your child takes when they have a break from learning, particularly in reading and maths. For many children, this shows up after the summer holidays (hence the...
10 ideas to help your child get organised for going back to school
For many children, getting back into the school routine can be a bit of a tough adjustment to make. This year especially, the transition back again to school will tough. The disruption caused by lockdown 3 and the pressure to catch up academically has taken an...
Classic Books for 9-11 Year Olds
Reading a classic book together can be a lovely way for parents and children to reconnect after a busy day or week. Yet the biggest challenge parents face today is the constant competition from screens. It can seem like a never-ending tug of war between computers...
Growth mindset tips for parents at KS2
A growth mindset will help your child learn and grow over time. They need to understand that they have the ability to improve their skills and intelligence throughout their life. A growth mindset helps them know that, just because they can’t do something now, it...
How to help your reluctant reader love books
Is your child a reluctant reader? It’s something parents often worry about, as they tend to have a fear that a reluctant reader is a struggling reader - but that isn’t always the case. There can be many reasons why a child is reluctant to read, from a simple case of...