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12 skills every child needs when starting school
On 30/08/2012 in Education
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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How to improve your child’s fine motor skills
On 22/03/2012 in Baby & toddler
Get those little fingers moving with these top tips
1. SortingGather a collection of small objects such as buttons, pennies or paper clips and ask your child to sort them into piles.2. DressingLet your child help to get herself dressed in the mornings – clothing fastenings like poppers, zips, buttons and ties will all test her dex...
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India insights
On 17/08/2011 in Long-haul
Learn a new skill on a family holiday to India
India is a feast for the senses – from the magical Taj Mahal to the wildlife of Ranthambore National Park, every moment is a potential photo opportunity. To help your budding Baileys hone their skills, The Adventure Company’s family photography
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A summer of sport in Forte Village in Sardinia
On 14/04/2011 in Europe
Thrill-seekers will love the chance to hone their sporting skills with expert tuition in the sunny Sardinia resort of Forte Village
Whatever your child’s favourite sport, there will be expert coaching on offer at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia this summer. The five-week Rugby Academy for children aged six to 15 has the likes of Jason Leonard passing on skills, Pat Cash
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Superb children's masterclasses abroad
On 15/08/2011 in Tips & advice
From football to flamenco, children can learn vast amounts of sporting and cultural skills in these marvellous masterclasses from around the world
The newest trend in holidays is the eduvacation – as well as happy memories and sun-kissed cheeks, children can return home with a brand new skill, too. La Manga Club near Cartagena in south eastern Spain is a world-class golf resort ideal
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Joe Blogs Super Spy
On 11/04/2011 in Fashion news
Smart Boy About Town sharpens his espionage skills at Spy Camp! Just call me 006
secret agent of all: James Bond.Three hours – and several hundred bullets – later, I had completed my spy training, honing my pistol skills, dodging an intricate laser trap in the dark, decoding clues to defuse a bomb… and finally earning my stripes
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Action-packed days out
On 19/06/2009 in Days Out
Learn a new skill or find hidden treasure with one of these 10 fun ideas
698300 or visit www.pcuk.org10. Learn orienteering Children can develop their outdoor skills with British Orienteering’s children’s training sessions for over-fives. Tel: 01629 734042 or visit www.britishorienteering.org.uk
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Bird Nests And Foxes - an exciting game for outdoors
On 02/07/2012 in Green Living
Children can practise the skills of sitting still and creeping up with this brilliant game to play in the woods
are settled in. Meanwhile the foxes get camouflaged up with some mud, charcoal and leaves stuck onto the mud and practise their sneaking skills... perhaps by playing grandmother's footsteps on all fours. When the nest-building time is up, the foxes sneak
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Help your child make friends
On 13/02/2013 in Parent skills
The path of true friendship ne'er did run smooth, but you can help your child navigate its tricky waters by nurturing her social skills
Young children don't always immediately grasp the nuances of human interaction and may benefit from a helpful nudge in the right direction when it comes to making, and keeping friends. However, there's lots you can do to nurture her social skills
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It's Good To Talk
On 08/02/2009 in Education
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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