Reading for pleasure is not an essential life skill, but reading is and doing so with enjoyment can benefit children in countless ways. Reading for pleasure not only helps children to expand their vocabulary and improvs their language skills,…
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There are many benefits of hands-on learning for children of all ages, and they essentially absorb information better. Here are some of the best reasons for getting out of the classroom. Kids Engage More with Core Subjects Kids develop…
When it comes to choosing the right childcare setting for your little one, there are a number of things to consider so it can feel like a difficult task. You want to make sure that your child can thrive…
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Mrs Mactivity: Educational Printables for Early Years and Primary
As a teacher, private tutor and parent, I often find myself reinventing the wheel. The Mrs Mactivity website is a timesaver for anyone involved in the education of children. Educational printables are something that all teachers, home educators and…
Over the years, us teachers have heard many hilarious stories about what we apparently get up to during the school day and indeed throughout our countless school holidays. Today, I thought it would be useful to set the record…
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Homework: necessary work for children or unnecessary work for parents?
Speak to each and every parent on the playground on any given day and you will find a myriad of responses. Some feel homework is completely unnecessary full stop. Others feel it is ok as long as it is…
Today was the big day (04/09/2019). The girls’ dad was dropping them off at school today, but I sneaked into the playground. As my youngest, the school starter, shouted Mummy at me from across the playground, I burst into…
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5 Effective Ways To Tame a Toddler Tantrum
There are many ways to work through an outburst without trouble, and here are some of the most effective ways: Prevention is key Make sure that you take time each day to give your child your full attention. Set…
Think about your best memories of being a child and bet you one or more of them will include as aspect of play. Personally, I remember spending hours and hours riding bikes up and down the hill outside my…
My daughter came home from Nursery, the first day back after the half term, and she didn’t quite seem herself. She wanted me to play with her, be with her, cuddle her, for me to tell her that I…