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Should I teach my child to read?
By Junior on 21/11/2012 19:28:00
Top reading tips on how you can help your children enjoy books
with their babies. According to Cooling, a parent's role is to instil a love for book and stories, rather than deal with the mechanics of learning to read.According to the National Literacy Trust, reading with your child has been shown to help children develop a
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Jubilee family events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 29/05/2012 14:30:56
Not decided how your family will spend the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend? Then take a look at our pick of events...
brand of Britishness to Jubilee celebrations at a host of National Trust properties. As well as watching a brand new Wallace And Gromit adventure, children can take part in model-making with Aardman animators, play giant games, follow nature trails
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February and half-term events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 07/02/2011 10:47:24
Keep busy this half-term with our pick of great events
at Shropshire Wildlife Trust’s Abbey Foregate’s visitor centre. Learn how to make a woodland shelter and watch how to make fire by rubbing two sticks together.South EastMake A Mini Beach HutFebruary 19Create a des res beach hut from paper and card to add
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Fabulous Festive Days Out In London
By Fiona McKim on 10/11/2011 10:00:42
Our pick of the happiest yuletide happenings in the capital
Whiteleys Christmas GrottoNovember 17–December 24In support of the National Literacy Trust’s Young Readers Programme, The jolly Santa Claus in Whiteleys in Bayswater will be giving away age-appropriate books to every child who visits him in his cosy
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Great British holidays
By Junior on 17/08/2011 12:27:08
Our parents and grandparents have known all along what treasures the British Isles hold for families, so long live the staycation!
kippers, which you can buy from L Robson & Sons, the local smokery. This three-bedroom house is right by a National Trust path that leads to Dunstanborough Castle and overlooks the sea. You can try your hand at kitesurfing or hire bikes nearby. Craster
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The rites of spring
By Kate Donoughue on 23/02/2011 15:48:53
Five spring traditions your family can treasure forever
to find otherwise the fun and games will be over before you’ve had time to make yourself a cup of tea. If you want to leave the hard work to others, over 230 National Trust properties are hosting Easter Trails with chocolate eggs as prizes on completion
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Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 25/07/2011 12:44:29
Gallop, gallop, gallop! Explore the special bond between knight and steed with a chivalric day out
, Derbyshire S44 6PR. Also in the area Hardwick Hall (National Trust) and Hardwick Old Hall (English Heritage), former homes of Bess of Hardwick.Discover more great Summer Events for the North.
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Easter Days Out In Scotland
By Fiona McKim on 27/03/2012 15:34:16
Have a crack at one of these fun family events
will lead you to the National Trusts House Of Dun. Children can get their traditional chocolate fix on the outward journey where a free Easter egg will be handed out to every passenger.
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How to overcome your child's reading difficulties
By Susannah Osborne on 21/11/2012 19:33:00
How to spot if your child has a problem learning to read
on his, or her, strengths.Teachers can advise you on the targetted reading schemes available at your child's school. The National Literacy Trust provides resources for parents and children. Reading Recovery is a well-established intervention scheme
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New Year Cheer, Both Far And Near
By Fiona McKim on 19/12/2011 16:49:55
Welcome 2012 in style with our pick of Britain’s best events for families
at the National Trust’s Fleece Inn New Years Eve Party which will include a delicious supper and traditional Ceilidh.The SouthNew Year’s Day BrunchJanuary 1Segue seamlessly into the New Year and allow the stresses of the festive season so melt away as you enjoy a
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