So…I have always felt that learning begins at home. My parents were superb at reading to me as a small child and I entered primary school being able to already read. No doubt this was as a result of all the input from them and also my grandparents. As teachers themselves, I recall them saying […]
Encouraging independent readers
Supporting your children’s reading has to be one of the most important jobs of a parent in my book. It is so lovely to watch them develop an interest in books and reading and the wonderful stories we have the privilege to read. A keen interest in books and reading can do wonders for building the imagination […]
Party time with Blaze
On Friday, in conjunction with UK Mums TV , Nick Jr UK and Great Gizmos we held an action-packed party to celebrate the UK launch of Blaze and the Monster Machines. This is a new show to the UK based around Blaze the monster truck and his pals and it premiered on Nick Jr at 4pm on Friday. You […]
Teaching children about hand hygiene
“Have you washed your hands?”How many times do you think you have asked this question since becoming a parent?I am estimating the following:At least 5 times per day x 365 days per year x 8 years = 14,600 times … and with four children that is a conservative estimate at that.Viruses and bacteria can live two hours or […]
Learning begins at home: part two
If you read the first installment of ‘learning begins at home‘ yesterday you will already understand some of my feelings about this subject. My parents were superb at reading to me as a small child and I entered primary school being able to already read. No doubt this was as a result of all the […]
Learning begins at home: Part one
So…I have always felt that learning begins at home. My parents were superb at reading to me as a small child and I entered primary school being able to already read. No doubt this was as a result of all the input from them and also my grandparents. As teachers themselves, I recall them saying […]