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12 skills every child needs when starting school
By Jennifer Beckles on 30/08/2012 16:21:00
Being independent and self-sufficient is key to your child's success and happiness at school. Here's how to brush up on the vital skills he needs
of conversationDo a puppet show to encourage listening and speaking skills. Sounds Lotto games are excellent for this. Make a point of telling her when you are listening and when you are speaking to reinforce the ideas. Don't miss... Is your child fit for school
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It's Good To Talk
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/02/2009 23:53:59
The skill of conversation will help your child in so many ways as they head to school. Here are tips for encouraging a chatty child
Share the experience From ‘one sock, two socks’ when your child is getting dressed, to observing what is the same and what is different about your day together. Children respond to the regularity of what they know and will comment excitedly when something is suddenly changed. Pr...
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Lifeskills: How to teach your child patience
By Junior on 19/10/2012 12:16:12
Children live in the moment - but you can teach them to think of the future, too
Patience may be a virtue, but as every parent knows it's not one that many children posess. Refusing to wait their turn and throwing a wobbler when they can't have everything right now are common traits of early childhood. Teaching your child to be patient will help her develop a...
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Your gifted child
By Kate Donoughue on 05/10/2010 12:52:07
What to do if your child is gifted and talented
Education to whom you could also talk. Local authorities may also have someone responsible for those who are gifted and talented.Gifted children often need more support at school, but not necessarily more structured activities. They may need to be allowed
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Ways to encourage your child's creativity
By Fiona McKim on 20/12/2011 17:17:54
skills, it’s also a great way to boost creativity.More education tips from Junior:Ways to improve your child's handwritingWays to teach your child about opposites
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Ways to improve your child's handwriting
By Fiona McKim on 20/12/2011 17:00:57
1 Make it fun Simple word puzzles, games of hangman and writing with different coloured pencils on special paper will all make practice more enjoyable.2 Quick on the draw Young children need to hone their fine motor skills, so the more time spent
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Ways to teach your child about opposites
By Junior on 20/12/2011 17:24:34
and laughing faces.More education tips from Junior:Ways to improve your child's handwritingWays to encourage your child's creativity
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Lessons learned from my rabbit
By Susan Walls on 12/04/2012 12:26:04
These sweet and soft creatures will teach your child the meaning of life
that even that small pleasure is lost. And Sam’s picked up on this. “Do you think it’s a bit like being in prison? A nice prison, where people are kind to you, of course,” Sam asks as he is locking them in their hutch one day. More parent skills from Junior
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Why sand is super for learning
By Fiona McKim on 14/05/2012 13:07:33
Five ways to make sand play educational for your child
tools. Feeling weight of the sand as well as judging the amount in a pile and how best to grab it will help to develop her fine motor skills.2. BuildChildren love putting their creative flair and imaginations into exciting new projects, so encourage your
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The 'good behaviour' benefits of reading to your child
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/11/2012 12:53:12
Snuggling up with a good book with your child can boost good behaviour and understanding
, but the amount of time parents spent with children and how they related to them. Parents taking part in the study were invited to attend a parenting skills programme, in which they learnt how to relate to children, using techniques such as focussing
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