of a pencil.More education tips from Junior:Ways to teach your child about oppositesWays to encourage your child's creativity

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. The Association of British Philatelic Societies even offer a children’s club, Kidstamp, with free stamps and activities for young collectors.2. Stamps represent our past and can be a gateway into discussions about historic people, politics, places and events

Make rhythms from everyday activitiesClimb the stairs to a steady beat, do up buttons with a rapper's rhythmic commentary.Sing SongsAs you are walking down the street, make up songs about the things you do regularly, such as posting a letter

1. SortingGather a collection of small objects such as buttons, pennies or paper clips and ask your child to sort them into piles.2. DressingLet your child help to get herself dressed in the mornings – clothing fastenings like poppers, zips, buttons and ties will all test her dex...

1. Paying a visit to a local farm will not only be a fun day out for young children, but an educational one too. Children who live in rural areas should find they have their pick of local growers whilst city-dwelling families can track down

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this not only cute and convenient but an excellent early education tool. Skip Hop Alpahabet Zoo Activity Gym £67, by Bibs and StuffFind out... Why Bibs and Stuff's innovative backpack won our Best New-To-Market product categoryPlus Discover why playing with toys

neck he will tell a story, sing a song or ask for a different item. A fun and innovative toy with stand-out educational features.

;} Discover more with LeapFrog TagWelcome to the Junior Book Club Reading Month in association with Leapfrog, the award-winning creator of imaginative education toys Gazing upon your beauteous newborn baby, you can’t help