Parents’ evenings are a very important part of the relationship you develop with your child’s school and teacher. Find out how to get the most out of them.
Preparing for parents’ evening
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Blog posts for: Age 7-8
Spelling Spotlight: when to use ‘ize’ and ‘ise’
It might seem strange to spell the same word differently. Is it -ise or -ize at the end? Which is right? Is it American or English? Find out here!
Half-term and Halloween activities for kids this Autumn
Looking for fun things to do with the kids this half-term? We’ve created a list of easy crafts, Halloween games and more.
Inspire your child’s creative side with the BBC 500 Words Competition 2023!
Inspire your child’s imagination with the BBC 500 Words competition 2023 – a creative writing competition for 5 to 11 year olds, run in association with Oxford University Press.
4 tips to inspire children’s creative writing
Coming up with a great story idea can be tricky, so we’ve gathered together four fun activities to inspire your child’s creative writing as we celebrate creativity and imagination this September.
Summer reading 2023: Read anywhere and everywhere you can this summer!
From island adventures to stories about twin detectives, here’s our list of favourite children’s books to read this summer.
Inspiring Middle Grade Books: titles to celebrate Women’s History Month
As March marks both Women’s History month and International Women’s Day, we’ve put together a list of our favourite reads which feature strong and inspirational female lead characters.
World Book Day 2023
Make this year’s celebration of books and reading extra special with our no-sew World Book Day costume ideas, including Winnie the Witch and Isadora Moon.
How to help your child with mental arithmetic
Building confidence in maths early on will pay back many times over. Get tips for developing your child’s mental arithmetic skills.
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2022: Queen
Queen is the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2022. Find out about children’s evolving use of language and analysis from Oxford University Press.
Book of the Month: Cosy Christmas Book Bundle
Win copies of our cosy Christmas book bundle in our festive give away (December 2022)
Roald Dahl Day 2022!
An extra-usual talent Few writers have left such a gloriumptious legacy as Roald Dahl. His books continue to delight and inspire children (and adults) across the world, making lifelong impressions on readers through their wit, originality and underlying warmth. From...