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By Alan, on February 6th, 2012%
A new children’s book which is titled, Gorgeous George & The Giant Geriatric Generator has been written by Stuart Reid and it is being launched by My Little Big Town. This is the first book to be published by Stuart Reid, a Scottish author, and is now being sold at online retailers and all good . . . → Read More: Gorgeous-George-The-Giant-Geriatric-Generator
By Alan, on January 19th, 2012%
Worlds biggest wildlife survey will need childrens help
The biggest ever survey of wildlife amongst schools in the UK has now started. Thousands of schoolchildren will be taking part, watching and waiting excitedly to see which creatures and birds stray into their playgrounds. Classrooms are to be turned into hides, binoculars will be fixed firmly to . . . → Read More: Worlds biggest wildlife survey will need childrens help
By Alan, on January 6th, 2012%
Unfortunately, learning in the classroom is not always the most productive environment for a child and many children will often daydream. A common solution the teacher uses to bring a child back to paying attention is to punish them by asking a question that they know they don’t know the answer to because they have not . . . → Read More: Children and daydreaming
By Alan, on November 17th, 2011%
Educational Learning Limited new games offer family fun with bite
Basildon in Essex is the home of the new company named Educational Learning Limited, who are taking great pleasure in launching two card games that are both educational and exciting. The names of these games are ‘Wildcat’ and ‘Dinohistoria’.
These games are both fun and entertaining as . . . → Read More: Educational Learning Limited new games offer family fun with bite
By admin, on November 1st, 2011%
It can be a trying time for parents when their child leaves for university. Your child is growing up fast and will have control over their personal finances for perhaps the first time. When this day finally arrives, the question on every parent’s mind is just how much independence they should allow . . . → Read More: Financing your child once they’ve left for university
By Alan, on October 7th, 2011%
Food Science Parties for children from Splat Cooking
A new type of cooking party has just become available to teenagers and younger children thanks to Splat cooking. The company are now offering classes to children involving food science and molecular gastronomy.
Splat cooking is the biggest cooking party company in the country and this new type of . . . → Read More: Food Science Parties for children from Splat Cooking
By Alan, on October 5th, 2011%
The Times has published an interview which sees the former chief inspector of schools for England say that the leaving age for students should be lowered to fourteen. Sir Chris Woodhead said in the interview that this would give students who are less capable of academics a better ability to learn a valuable trade skill.
He has . . . → Read More: New proposal says children should leave school at 14
By admin, on August 26th, 2011%
As the kids go back to school here are some healthy lunch box tips from the British Dietic Association (BDA).
Back to basics – bread, cereals and potatoes…
Try to keep a selection of breads in the freezer for sandwiches. Using a different type of bread each day can make sandwiches more interesting. Try multigrain . . . → Read More: Healthy Packed Lunch Tips
By Alan, on August 19th, 2011%
International Tongue Twister Day is on November 7th
Tongue twisters can be a great way to improve and help develop literary skills; just remember Colin Firth in The King’s Speech for proof of their effectiveness. Teachers have used tongue twisters for decades to help encourage kids to read and to help entertain them while actually teaching . . . → Read More: International Tongue Twister Day is on November 7th
By admin, on July 7th, 2011%
These funky and brightly coloured wristbands are suitable for children up to 12 years old and are a fun and fresh new way to teach your kids their times tables. Each band is printed with a different times table and some even glow in the dark! A pack of 12 wristbands usually . . . → Read More: WIN! Make maths fun with Multibandz!
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