child with her school reading book, but limit this to just a few minutes so it does not become a battle ground.2) Play Knock, Knock. The child reads, but knocks on the table for you to read a difficult word. Sometimes you find that they remember the word

Devised by über-enthusiastic (and aptly-named) history teacher Harry Hastings, History Heroes is a card game that aims to educate, and excite, children about that great institution – the British monarchy. History, exciting? If your memories

to spot already, bespectacled wanderer Wally is now journeying across not only land but time and space, too. Eagle-eyed children can test their observational skills by trying to track the tricksy traveller in the past and future, play games, and take

;} 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

or seven glasses filled with different levels of water to make the scale, play around with sound. Ask your child which is the highest – and the lowest – sound.More parent skills from Junior:Helping your child to accept a new babyYour child's charitable

Dressing-up clothes took off in the 19th century and are still adored by children, parents and educators everywhere, especially because it is a sure-fire way to spark creativity and encourage imagination through role play. The average dressing

There’s plenty of opportunity to hone those number and counting skills with this app, by Appracadabra, but it’s the playful illustrations and animation that make it truly memorable – and yes, those cheeky dogs who cock a leg to pee, and deposit a

Celebrate the season of mists and mellowness with our bumper October edition. Highlights this month include:* The art of roughhousing Why every child needs lively physical play* Hip hallowe'en Treats, eats and ghostly gear* Art appreciation Why art

FROM A TIMELESS classic heirloom toy to the latest fad that catches a child's imagination and becomes a playground hit, from a beloved fairytale given a new modern twist to all the latest hi-tech apps and video games, children are born to play

with lions, tigers and bears, plus a carriage-load of educational merit to boot. Each of the five mini games focuses on a different facet of learning, including letters, words and music, all set to a jaunty soundtrack. Puzzles include building a train