Age 9 Archives - Oxford Owl for Home

Preparing for parents’ evening

Nov 7, 2023

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.

Spelling Spotlight: when to use ‘ize’ and ‘ise’

Oct 5, 2023

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

Oct 1, 2023

Looking for fun things to do with the kids this half-term? We’ve created a list of easy crafts, Halloween games and more.

4 tips to inspire children’s creative writing

Sep 4, 2023

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!

Jul 18, 2023

From island adventures to stories about twin detectives, here’s our list of favourite children’s books to read this summer.

Book of the Month: The Earth’s Immense Oceans

May 16, 2023

Win copies of The Earth’s Immense Oceans, packed full of clear and entertaining explanations. Suitable for children aged 9+ (May 2023)

Inspiring Middle Grade Books: titles to celebrate Women’s History Month

Mar 8, 2023

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.