by Anne-Marie | Nov 9, 2026 | Education
Interviewing a grandparent can be a wonderful way for children to discover family stories, practise communication skills and learn about life in the past. What might begin as a simple conversation about childhood games, school dinners or favourite memories can become...
by Anne-Marie | Nov 3, 2026 | Education
In an age of instant messaging, emails and digital greetings, the simple act of writing a handwritten thank you letter is becoming something of a lost art. What was once a familiar childhood tradition, particularly after birthdays and Christmas, is increasingly being...
by Anne-Marie | Oct 29, 2026 | Education
A square of paper might not look like an educational resource. However, with a few careful folds, it can become a boat, an animal, a flower or a surprisingly complicated geometric model. Origami is often thought of simply as a creative activity, but the process of...
by Anne-Marie | Oct 19, 2026 | Education
For children with dyslexia, confidence can be just as important as academic progress. When reading, writing or spelling feels more difficult than it does for their classmates, children may begin to question their abilities, even when they have plenty of strengths in...
by Anne-Marie | Oct 12, 2026 | Education
When was the last time you unfolded a paper map before setting off on a journey? For many families, it may have been quite a while. Sat navs, smartphones and navigation apps have transformed the way we get around. We can type in a destination, press start and simply...
