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The best children's apps of the month
By Fiona McKim on 09/01/2013 15:31:43
The best games, storybook and educational apps for your techno whizz-kid
explanations for pictures and words. There’s something for every Elmer fan in this bright package.Britannica Kids: Dinosaurs Android £1.24The esteemed Encyclopaedia Britannica fights back against its online rivals with nine interactive apps for children
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Tablets on Test
By Sophie Westnedge on 07/12/2012 15:32:18
Digital technology comes naturally to children, so it makes sense for them to have their own groovy gadgets. We select the best…
and tablets designed specifically for young children that combine educational games, fun activities – like drawing and colour-matching, and e-books – as well as music players, cameras and videos, all in one neat little gadget.Some tablets are Wi-Fi enabled, so
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Junior's children's apps of the month
By Fiona McKim on 11/12/2012 12:26:27
The best games and stories for your techno whizz-kid
, cartoonists of the future, until your dexterity catches up with your determination, Disney has the answer. This modern arty app offers a chance to create images based on Disney and Pixar stars past and present, including Mickey Mouse and new-kid
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Ten tips to help your child to read - from the experts
By Fiona McKim on 11/12/2012 14:45:00
How to inspire a love of books from an early age
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
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Exclusive Interview: Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/01/2013 12:50:34
Junior catches up with author Jeff Kinney on his trip to the UK to promote his latest book Diary Of A Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel
Let’s start with the obvious question. Are you the wimpy kid? I think in the worst ways I’m the wimpy kid. Greg is the sum of my worst parts. I was more of an average kid. I had my good moments and I had had my bad, and the bad are captured in Greg
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Ten ways to spread a little happiness
By Susan Walls on 30/01/2013 18:45:00
Children are natural optimists. Here are 10 ways to help them always look on the bright side of life
child'sindividual qualities; parents are a child's most important educators.Competence builds confidence. Confidence leads to success and success breedsoptimism.9. Examine your own behaviour Three questions: Do you catastrophize? Do you see the glass
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