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.
Blog posts for: Age 7-8
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.
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...
Summer reading for kids: recommended books
From island adventures to stories about twin detectives, here’s our list of favourite children’s books to read this summer.
Ideas to sneak learning into everyday activities
Here are education expert James Clements’ favourite ways to teach your child on the sly, supporting their learning while having fun!
Book of the Month: Marv
Win a copy of Marv and the Dino Attack and Marv and the Mega Robot, for a superhero story like no other for children aged 5+ (February 2022)
2021 Oxford Children’s Word of the Year: Anxiety
Anxiety is the 2021 Oxford Children’s Word of the Year. Find out about children’s evolving use of language and analysis from Oxford University Press.
Talking about Climate Change at home
Advice and guidance on how to start talking to your child or children about climate change at home, with practical ideas and suggestions.