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10 ways football can help your child's learning
If you've got a football-mad boy (or girl) in the house, try our teaching tricks to pack the hours they spend on their passion with learning opportunities and experiences.
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Maths for parents
You want to help your children with their maths learning, but what if it’s just as much of a struggle for you? Read on for top tips to help.
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Raising children: practical parenting advice
Bringing up children is no easy task. Are we doing what is right, or getting it wrong? Liat Hughes Joshi, author of Raising Children: The Primary Years joined us in a webchat to talk about her new book and share her parenting advice.
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Photography for children – the benefits
Find top tips on children's photography and great photographic 'assignments' you can try with your budding photographer.
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Reading outside the book
For many children, reading is something they only associate with books. But beyond the page lies a world of words just waiting to be read. Here’s how you can strengthen children's reading skills every day.
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Inspire your child to write poetry
Encouraging your child to pick up a pen and try writing some poetry can help them become more emotionally literate and improve their confidence. We have some top children's poetry tips.
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Learning English and maths outdoors
The great outdoors is a place where learning can take diverse shapes and forms. We take a look at how you can use it to strengthen your child’s literacy and numeracy skills.
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Private tutors – your questions answered
Giving children a bit of extra support with their learning is something many parents choose to do. We take a look at what you need to consider when choosing a tutor.
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How singing can support children’s learning
Singing can support children’s learning and emotional development. We take a look at how a good sing-song could help your child.
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6 reasons why summer learning is important
The school gates may have closed for the summer, but that’s no reason to allow your child’s mind to follow suit. We have six top tips for summer learning fun.
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9 ways to teach your children the value of money
Every child can benefit from learning some valuable lessons about finance. We suggest simple strategies to help your primary-school child understand money, whatever their age.
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Fun science activities to try at home
Want to inspire your child to enjoy science? Try these easy, engaging activities together at home.
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How to support your child in learning an instrument
Fewer children than ever are taking up a musical instrument. However, learning music is a fantastic skill. How do we get our children to take it up and which instrument should you pick? Emily Organ reports.
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How to help your child learn a foreign language
Learning a language opens up a whole new world for children. But where should you start? Dawn Francis-Pester reports.
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How storytelling can boost learning
As a tool for developing speaking skills, literacy and bonding between parent and child, storytelling is unsurpassed. Phoebe Doyle investigates why it’s so beneficial.
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5 great spelling games
Spelling games help children learn in a way that is fun and memorable. We’ve rounded up our favourites, from shop-bought games to those you can create yourself at home.
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The importance of ICT
Information and communication technology (ICT) is such an integral part of our lives that it is embedded right across the curriculum. Crispin Andrews looks at its importance.
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Home learning with an ICT twist
Help your child get ahead with their ICT skills and learning in other subjects all at once with these clever tips
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Three tips to help your child with maths
Giving your child too much help with their maths work can be detrimental to their learning, but it’s still good to show your support. Read on for top tips and techniques to get your child learning maths independently.
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Home education: what could it offer your child?
Why do parents choose home education for their children and what are the benefits of this type of education? Find out here.
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Learning literacy at home
The everyday world provides a wealth of learning opportunities to get your child using their literacy skills outside school. Try these top tips to get your child writing and reading at home.
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Alternative education: what are the benefits?
We take a look at alternative schools and what they have to offer your child.