Maximising Your Child’s Learning Opportunities Throughout The Day
Survival Guide To the Summer Holidays – How To Survive The Summer Holidays With Small Children
Are you ready for a fantastic summer holiday without breaking the bank? In this ultimate survival guide to the summer holidays, I’ll show you how…
Read MoreThings Your Child Should Be Able To Do Before They Start Primary School, Including Activity Ideas & What To Do If Your Child Is Struggling
Do you have a little one due to start primary school this September? Or maybe it is a while away yet, but you would like…
Read MoreWhat are high frequency words and why does my child need to know them?
Recently, I asked a poll over on my Instagram stories and one of the big queries that flagged up was… high frequency words! Today, I…
Read MoreWhy are art activities for kids so important?
This week I sent out an amazing new art activity in our weekly member’s newsletter. It is an activity I have used with children from…
Read MoreWhat is child-led learning and what are the 3 big benefits for your child?
What Is Child-led Learning? Child-led learning, sometimes referred to as child-centered learning, is a common catchphrase at the moment. Many educational philosophies, such as Montessori,…
Read MoreHow To Help Your Child With Maths
We all want to support our children to be confident mathematicians, right? But how exactly do you do that? And what exactly do our children…
Read MoreExploring Nature With Children: 10 Fantastic Nature Activities For Kids
I have written this week’s blog to accompany our Big Garden Birdwatch Cards. To grab your set, click here. I don’t know about you, but…
Read More10 Fine Motor Control Activities For Kids
I will never forget the first time I watched Arlo trying to lift a few Rice Krispies into his mouth from his high chair table….
Read MoreToy Storage & Organisation Ideas
This week’s blog post is written by guest blogger, Issy! Having children has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life. However, with…
Read MoreCalming Strategies For Kids
Have you ever wondered how strange it is that society doesn’t expect a child to instantly know their alphabet or be able to read without…
Read MoreWhat is a Schema?
A schema is simply a fancy word for a pattern of behaviour. It is the name given to a child’s desire to do something over…
Read More5 Tips For Nursery Rhyme Success
Why Do We celebrate Nursery Rhyme Week? Nursery rhymes are the building blocks of our childhood. They teach us about the world and its inhabitants,…
Read MoreSupporting Your Child With Reading
There’s nothing quite like reading a good story with your child. It’s a special bonding experience that can help your child develop a love for…
Read MoreHow To Get Started With Phonics
Phonics is everywhere, right? As a parent, it seems we can’t get away from it! And yet, there seems to be very few places to…
Read MoreEco-Friendly Wrapping Ideas
Issy, known to her young family, and her Instagram followers as Mummy Scrummie is a Hampshire-based mum of two and brand rep for Catkin Toys….
Read More10 Ways To Use Flashcards (That Aren’t Boring!)
Okay, so you’ve got a fab set of flashcards, but you have absolutely no idea how to incorporate them into you and your child’s…
Read MoreTalking To Our Children
Parenting Hack: 33 Questions guaranteed to get your little one talking about their day! Unbelievably, we are almost nearing the end of the first…
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