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As parents, I doubt there’s a moment in your child’s life that you eagerly await more than hearing their very first word. When we say, “Point to your mouth” and they point to it for the very first time, we clap, cheer, get excited, and smoother them with praise. As they grow up and develop, their grasp of the English […]
Some children love reading; they can’t wait to get home from school, grab one of their many favourite books, sit in their quiet and comfortable reading spot, and go on a literary adventure. Conversely, some children can’t think of anything worse than reading at home – even if their favourite toy depended on it! Getting children who sit firmly in […]
To the vast majority of adults, spelling is an almost subconscious task that is performed with relative ease each and every day of our lives. But if I was to ask you to teach a child how to spell, where would you begin? Would you know how to guide them through the process without much difficulty? Would you know what […]
If you’ve found your way to this article, it’s probably because your child isn’t as enthused about reading as you’d hope – or they flat out refuse to read. If so, the first thing we must say is not to worry. Not every child falls in loves with books and reading, and some will need a little more coaxing and […]
If your child shies away from spelling homework or even point-blank refuses to do it, it’s clear they’re not exactly enamoured by the prospect spelling and learning to spell! While it can be worrying to see your child struggling with a certain aspect of learning, in reality, it’s completely normal. Take yourself back to your schooling days. Did you love […]
Does your child’s heart sink ever time their weekly spelling test comes around? Do they put off spelling practise and homework or even refuse to do it? If so, don’t worry. While it’s clear that your child may not be the biggest fan of spelling, there are several activities you can introduce at home to make spelling that little bit […]
Children who lag behind their peers, who forget words relatively easily, or who confuse and mix up letters when spelling, are children who require a little extra special attention at home to assist them in overcoming the learning issues they’re facing. The question is, what are the most effective ways to teach a struggling child how to spell without making […]
From the moment they’re born, your baby will make lots of different sounds – cooing, gurgling, grunting, giggling, and of course, crying. And, by around the age of 9 to 12 months, your little one typically will speak their very first word. Whether that first word is a common one, such as “dada”, “mama”, or something else a little more […]
There is absolutely no question that when a child learns to write his or her own name is a huge milestone in early development. Not only is it the very first step on the long journey that is learning write, but it also instils a sense of achievement in both child and parents; not to mention putting an end to […]
If you’ve made your way to this article, it’s likely that you’re concerned about your toddler’s lack of verbal communication, so let me begin by saying that worrying about this is completely normal and natural, and is something that many parents experience. It’s important to understand that speech delay in toddlers doesn’t automatically mean they have some form of learning […]