Teaching your toddler about colours, words and objects just got much cooler with the bold graphics and exciting colours of this print exclusively from Lula Sapphire. The print is on 100 per cent coated cotton canvas stretched onto a wooden frame

thrive as builders or cooks. Long If your child has an especially long hand, it may indicate a philosopher with a talent for problem-solving – anything from crosswords to deeper issues such as the meaning of life. Children with this shaped hand usually

From learning language, imparting life lessons and strengthening family bonds, reading holds a wealth of brilliant benefits for your child. Here at Junior, we have long been champions of the developmental potential of the written word, so whether

recap each week on the previous colour to test your child's learning.   More education tips from Junior:Ways to teach your child about oppositesWays to encourage your child's creativity

Helping your child learn to share your love of the written word is a satisfying task, and one that will help build bonds between you. But whilst hearing your child read her first word will make any parent brim with pride, should you be the one who

* Learn greetings in a local language – it’s a great sign of respect and the locals will really appreciate the effort.* Use the travel as an opportunity for you and your child to learn about the history and culture of the region together – go

assignments? Perhaps she has fallen behind because of absence? A brief discussion about your child’s homework issues and why they are arising should arm you with the knowledge you need to get her learning back on track.

As a child, your route to bicycling probably went a little something like this: first came a tricycle - a stable little vehicle that you could scoot around on, no problem. Then came a bike fitted out with stabilisers, giving you extra support either

know it’s a magic carpet! 4 Hands off Try not to guide your child’s play. Research shows children learn more when they are allowed to lead the play experience.5 Tell tales Reading and telling stories to your child isn’t just about building literacy

” and a “p” sound.Reading to your child is perhaps the most beneficial step parents can take in promoting language and literacy. The quality and quantity of words children learn is highly dependent on the quantity and quality of words they hear. Sitting