Louise Pennington shows us her top five maths games, including ‘Bunny rabbit ears’ and ‘What’s in the bag?’, to help your child practise their number facts.
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Book of the Month: The Earth’s Immense Oceans
Win copies of The Earth’s Immense Oceans, packed full of clear and entertaining explanations. Suitable for children aged 9+ (May 2023)
Countdown to the KS2 SATs: week three
Advice for parents and carers on how you can help make your child’s KS2 SATs revision fun (yes, really).
Countdown to the KS2 SATs: week two
Advice for parents on how your child can best prepare for KS2 SATs, including lots of revision tips and ideas.
Countdown to the KS2 SATs: week one
Advice about how you can help your child to do their very best in the KS2 national tests, and how the assessments can be approached so that they’re a positive experience for everyone involved.
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.
Book of the Month: Emerald and the Ocean Parade
Win copies of Emerald and the Ocean Parade, about a mermaid princess who doesn’t feel like one at all. Suitable for children aged 5-8 (March 2023)
Book of the Month: Ways to Say I Love You
Win copies of Ways to Say I Love You, a warm picture book that explores how we express love. Suitable for children aged 2+ (February 2023)
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: The Worry Jar
Win copies of The Worry Jar, a heart-warming and confidence-building story. Suitable for children aged 2+ (January 2023)
Book of the Month: Cosy Christmas Book Bundle
Win copies of our cosy Christmas book bundle in our festive give away (December 2022)