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Why your baby is never too young for books
On 08/11/2012 in Education
It's never too early to start introducing your baby to the brilliant world of books
The process of learning to read and write is called early literacy and begins way before your child is striding off to school. Educators now know that these skills emerge alongside language development and are intrinsically linked. It doesn't mean
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Starting your baby's big reading adventure
On 19/11/2012 in Education
Your baby is never to young to start enjoying books. Here's how you can help to build a foundation for reading in the future
encourages the progression of listening and commnication skills, both vital for their later reading development," says Stuart Wilkinson, Project Director at the National Literacy Trust. Between birth and the time they start school, children are in a stage
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Dyslexia Awareness Week October 31–November 6
On 06/11/2011 in Education
Education specialist Sally McKeown shares simple to tips help children with reading
stages of literacy. Pupils can listen to letter sounds and match them to a letter.5) Reading is not just about books. Look at puzzles, family games, computer games.
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How do I read with my baby?
On 08/11/2012 in Education
Neuroscientist, author and mother of three, Lise Eliot explains why babies take an unconventional approach to reading
recognise that the ability to read has its roots as early as infancy. Between birth and age four, children are in a stage known as "emergent literacy," when they are learning a suprising amount about the printed word. Long before children master their ABCs
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Ways to encourage your child's creativity
On 20/12/2011 in Education
know it’s a magic carpet! 4 Hands off Try not to guide your child’s play. Research shows children learn more when they are allowed to lead the play experience.5 Tell tales Reading and telling stories to your child isn’t just about building literacy
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Why can't my child read?
On 08/11/2012 in Books
All children learn to read at their own rate, but how can you tell if there's a problem?
the majority of children had mastered the basic foundations of literacy within one year or less of starting school, but that the English-speaking children took two and a half years, even though the children were matched in general educational ability and social
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Learning to love books
On 21/11/2012 in Education
Tips and advice on encouraging your child to read
reading development," says Stuart Wilkinson, Project Director at the National Literacy Trust. Between birth and the time your child starts school, she is in a stage of development called “emergent literacy.” At this stage, your child is learning
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Why fathers are important role models when it comes to reading
On 14/11/2012 in Education
Fathers should lead – and read – by example
An important part of learning to read is the input of both parents. A report by the National Literacy Trust, Getting The Blokes On Board, highlighted that 40 per cent of male parents and carers believe their partner is more likely than
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Junior's children's apps of the month
On 11/12/2012 in Films & DVDs
The best games and stories for your techno whizz-kid
style, the bear bros invite your child on an outback adventure with vibrant graphics and educational games in six zones, including literacy and mathematics.
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Should I teach my child to read?
On 21/11/2012 in Education
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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