the majority of children had mastered the basic foundations of literacy within one year or less of starting school, but that the English-speaking children took two and a half years, even though the children were matched in general educational ability and social

revolutionised educational entertainment. The first LeapPad was truly innovative, teaching children phonics and reading comprehension.  LeapFrog then followed this with other another revolutionary learn to read product with Tag, which teaches essential reading

“I was always a water baby,” says Rebecca. “Every family holiday there would be a big group of us, with the children spending practically every waking moment in the pool. I loved being in the water and was always pleading with my mum, ‘Please can we go swimming, please can we go ...

Do you remember watching the Olympics as a child? For many parents sitting down together to enjoy the Games with your child is a thrilling experience, which can help you to bond as a family win, lose or draw.Now that the torch has been lit, the gates to the village thrown open an...

style, the bear bros invite your child on an outback adventure with vibrant graphics and educational games in six zones, including literacy and mathematics.

Q. I've been trying to read to my baby every day, because I keep hearing how important it is, but she is very uncooperative. She always tries to pull the book out of my hand or starts chewing on the corners. Should I wait until she is a little older to start reading to her? A. Ha...

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 teaching them, or should you lea...

at the launch event. The charity provides practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children.Batmanghelidjh spoke about how when a child reaches care, the first thing they need is food and the second is usually clean clothing

An important part of learning to read is the input of both parents. A report by the National Literacy Trust, Getting The Blokes On Board, highlighted that 40 per cent of male parents and carers believe their partner is more likely than they are to read with the children. What's m...

If your child is really struggling with reading, there may be a specific problem. Reading difficulties occur on a continuum - there is a wide range of children who experience reading difficulties, from those with a learning disability to those without a diagnoses but who need tar...