Autumn / Fall book list for kids
Fall / Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year; the leaves on the ground, the colour of the trees, and the crisp weather. It is the perfect …
12 tips to engage reluctant readers: Baller Boys reading activity
There is overwhelming evidence that literacy has a significant impact on people’s life chances. There are numerous benefits to reading other than just reading for sheer pleasure, so how do …
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4 fun word games to play as a family
This is a partnered post Playing word games with kids can help them build a number of different skills. It can help them with their language skills, reading, writing, sounding …
Learning phonics with toddlers: Download your free phonics flashcards #31DaysOfLearning
We are looking at reading again on 31 Days of Learning now; thanks to Emma from Life According to Mrs Shilts. Learning is so much fun for toddlers. There’s a …
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Three reading rhyming games for kids: Free printable #31DaysOfLearning #WorldBookDay
We have our first free printables for you today in our 31 Days of Learning event. Kids love rhyming words and rhymes teach children about language. Wellcome to Shelah from Mosswood …
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Gift idea for Mothers Day: Mothers to do list poem
We know that it is wonderful being a mum, just sometimes it doesn’t quite feel like it. There is also so, so much TO DO. We therefore have a wonderful …
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Mothers Day poem: Free printable mothers day gift on Motherhood
Celebrating Mothers Day is an excellent way to showcase your love and affection for the woman who brought you into this world. If you’re a mother wondering how to celebrate …
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5 ways to use reading to help anxiety in kids: Includes FREE friendship bookmarks and book bundle giveaway #TimeToRead
Sponsored post, with affiliate links. Anxiety in kids seems to be a real problem today; recent research from The BookTrust, the UK’s biggest kids reading charity, suggests that as many …
Ladybug Life cycle: Free printables for writing, math and fun!
The ladybug is a beautiful insect that seems to be loved by all kids. Their beautiful coloration and the fact that many say they bring good luck means making them …
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Free gold, silver and bronze reading award certificates
Encouraging a love of reading within your kids starts at a young age, but creating a reading competition will encourage them even more. Many kids enjoy healthy competition and here …
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Literacy certificates: Word wizard and vocabulary genius
Every person needs to have a good vocabulary in order for effective communication. Attempting to teach kids new vocab may sound difficult, but there are some unique ways you can …
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Get your Pen License certificate! Pen License and Handwriting Rockstars
Learning how to write is an important step in primary school. Parents can easily work with their children at home to try to teach handwriting skills too, of course. Most …
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Reading certificates: Reading award and reading rockstar!
Reading books with kids is an important step towards teaching them how to pronounce words as well as learn how to use certain words. Kids who are read to from …
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World Book Day Quiz Cards
Last week we gave you a World Book Day certificate for you to print out for the kids when they’ve dressed up as their favourite book character. This week we …
World Book Day Certificate: Best Costume
World Book Day isn’t too far away – and we are sure that you have plans for the day *cough cough* We bet that those plans involve costumes, as they …