New picture books for 2-6 year olds released in the past month. Reading to preschoolers is very revealing when you are reviewing picture books. They either love them and engage with the reader or start to wriggle and wiggle. The genre of picture books really...
After some initial anxiety, Donna Webeck draws the line at forcing her son to write before he is ready. His H appeared more like a spirograph than the eighth letter of the alphabet. On we went for another 10 painful minutes until it became clear I...
Dyslexia is a complex and much misunderstood condition, writes Karen Thomson. A number of experts refer to dyslexia not as a disability but rather an alternative way of thinking, or a ‘learning preference’. However, as reading and writing underpins most subjects taught in school, dyslexic children...
Michaela Fox learns about the serious side of fun in the pre-school years. Before my daughter turned two, she could recognise and recite every letter of the alphabet. “She’s gifted,” people would say. I wondered if they were right. She showed a natural inclination for learning, and...
Like a smoker trying to quit who needs to avoid any activities usually associated with cigarettes, we’ve changed some of Zoe’s routines so there isn’t such a big hole left by the missing dummy. My three-year-old daughter had spent the last 40 minutes lying in the...
Say hello to our April issue of CHILD magazines. In this issue we take a look at what you wish you learnt at school, fostering a child and families with twins, plus much more....
Developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over 100 years ago, the Montessori method of education still raises some eyebrows among those only familiar with traditional classrooms. Here we debunk three myths about Montessori education to help you decide whether it's the best approach for your family....
The International Baccalaureate is an option many students are being offered to take on in high school across the country. But what is it? And is it a good idea for your kids?...
Does the school syllabus need a shake up? From financial budgeting, culture studies to empathy and sustainable living. These are a few skills you wish they taught in schools....
Do you have a child who forgets what you just told them? Perhaps you asked them to get a book from their room and they started playing with a toy car instead? Regardless of your child’s age, it is never too late to start supporting...
