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Penpals: an engaging and lifelong learning activity

Revive the fading practice of letter-writing for your child through one of the penpal schemes available for students – not only can they practice penmanship, but they may make a friend for life!

11 things parents need to know about the National Curriculum

It’s the basis for what your child learns every day, but what exactly is the National Curriculum and what does it teach? Education writer and primary teacher Phoebe Doyle offers some clarity.

How to keep your child safe online

With technology advancing faster and faster, parents are finding it more and more difficult to stay on top of how their children are using the internet. We speak to mum and internet-safety guru Pamela Whitby about what you can do to protect your child online.

What your child can learn from doing a self portrait

Children often draw pictures of themselves, along with friends and family. Self portraits are actually a key part of learning and personal development, so provide the paper, pencils and opportunity for your child to have a go.

13 ways to get children excited about geography

Boost your child’s natural curiosity about the world around us with some at-home geography fun. Teacher Jenny Cooke, creator of the Oddizzi website for primary school learners, shares her wanderlust tips to help you turn a rainy afternoon into an exotic adventure.

7 ways to celebrate Peter Pan Week

Peter Pan Week is a special fundraising event run by Great Ormond Street Hospital, and it’s also a perfect time to introduce your child to this beloved children’s book. Read our seven super suggestions for taking an imaginary trip to Neverland and meeting Peter, Wendy, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook!

Help! My child doesn’t want to go on the school swimming lessons – do they have to?

Students in primary school are required to learn to swim, which is a difficult part of the curriculum for water-shy children to float through. Be prepared by finding out what the learning targets are, what responsibilities your school has, and how to help your child feel confident about taking the plunge.

Computer coding for kids

Could your child be a future computer programmer? It might sound unlikely, but teaching children coding is becoming more commonplace – yes, even in primary schools. So what do you need to know about helping your budding Bill Gates to grasp this complex skill? Lucy Dimbylow finds out.

13 of the best ways to get kids excited about history

We’re surrounded by history and heritage, and these books, games, toys and apps will make it come to life for children (and adults!) of all ages. Cook a Tudor treat, visit a virtual Roman London or read the diary of a war nurse – each activity is packed with information and details that create a real sense of being in the past. Start a life-long love of history and its treasures today!

3 brilliant London excursions for primary school children

A trip to London is a great way to see history. With almost every stone soaked in stories of the past, a day in the capital is a great way to make KS1 and KS2 history learning come alive. There are elements from every period of London’s past still visible in the city today if you know where to look – Francesca Fenn from Step Outside guides suggests a few things to see and do that bring the primary history curriculum to life.

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