Most people think that children learn to read by looking at words and saying them out loud. But the process of learning to read is more complex.Step by stepBy the time your child starts school, she will be beginning to learn to blend letters

then look again, if it is bubbling, this means it was once part of a living being and could be a piece of shell or bone5. CooperatePlaying in a sandpit often means learning to share with other children and work effectively together. It is not usually in a

learning to read is a long process, and one that's not always easy.When to startIt's never too early to start reading with your child. "Reading with your baby encourages the progression of listening and commnication skills, both vital for their later

1 Love and lossThe day we brought our first bunnies home, the nice man in the pet shop gave us a free booklet. It listed the diseases that Flopsie and Fluffy might suffer from: myxomatosis, viral haemorrhagic disease, red urine and fly strike were some of the more colourful varie...

that language is culturally better equipped to express the particular emotion.For example, a native Finnish speaker may use English to tell her children she loves them because Finnish is not typically an emotional language.This means that children learn

Dedicated to helping development through play, with all of its range designed to stimulate your child’s imagination and encourage creativity, ELC also makes learning great fun. Art Centre £30Scribbling, drawing or painting, whatever their artistic

cliché very much applies – let her learn from her own mistakes. Another cash concerned cliché which should be stressed to little ones is the old adage, money isn’t everything. Try not to use money as a tool for reward or punishment or to obsess over rich

A challenging game of chess begins...The topsy turvy, wonderful world of Alice in Wonderland is set to combine with the masterful game of chess in a magical event to be hosted at Fortnum & Mason. Acclaimed chess master, Jason Kouchak, will be at the London store on Saturday May 1...

Dedicated to helping development through play, with all of its range designed to stimulate your child’s imagination and encourage creativity, ELC also makes learning great fun.www.elc.co.ukFind out...who all of the lucky winners are in our

.Get involved…Brush aside any fear-inducing memories of homework from your school days and take an active role in your child’s learning. Basic French grammar may not exactly hold your attention but disinterest is as infectious as enthusiasm so paint on a smile