Learning to read in Reception
Find out how your child will be learning to read in Reception, and how you can help at home.
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Category: Top tips
Building a strong vocabulary: How to help at home
Headteacher Tracey Smith shares her ideas for fun and easy games you can play to build your child’s vocabulary and boost their confidence with words.
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What inspired The Demon Headmaster?
Gillian Cross’s unforgettable Demon Headmaster series is being launched as a brand-new television series on CBBC. We asked her where the idea for her villainous character came from.
The inspiration behind The Demon Headmaster >
4 top tips for inventing a supervillain
Gililan Cross, award-winning author of The Demon Headmaster, shares her top tips for inventing a supervillain.
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Carry on reading aloud: the benefits of sharing books with older children
Few things are more important than reading aloud to our children. James Clements gives his advice on how to keep your child reading aloud, even after they are reading independently.
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How a dictionary and thesaurus can help your child discover the world of words
Find out how using dictionaries and thesauruses can expand your child’s vocabulary and help them enjoy their learning.
Discover the world of words >
Developing your child’s confidence with martial arts
Mary Stevens discusses how martial arts can help children develop their confidence, their resilience and their self-control, and tells us what inspired her new Warrior Monkeys series.
Martial arts and confidence >
Four top tips for getting the most out of non-fiction
There are lots of great reasons to share factual books with your child. Here are our top four tips for getting the most out of reading non-fiction.
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Overcoming maths anxiety and being #PositiveAboutNumbers
Derry Richardson talks about combating maths anxiety and becoming #PositiveAboutNumbers, with helpful practical tips for parents.
Overcoming maths anxiety >
Language unlocks reading – easy ways to support your child’s early language skills
A recent report highlights the link between children’s early language skills and their life chances. We look at simple everyday activities to boost your child’s communication, language and reading skills.
How to support early language skills >