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Tips for Successful Homework Time

Your kids just spent all day at school, asking them to do homework can sometimes seem like a big ask, and let’s be serious; it’s almost like having school at home. Once your kids get home, your child may resist homework; however, there are some ways to make it more appealing: Give them a breather ...

Are You Buying the Correct School Bag for Your Child?

Schools in, half-term is almost here and your child might definitely be in need of a break. All that studying can definitely be mentally exhausting. But what about physical discomfort? If you’ve noticed your child experiencing some backaches and joint pains then it might be time to take another virtual trip to the Mumzworld App ...

Best Children’s Tables and Workstations

Having space for your little one to read, write, draw and generally be creative is beneficial. Not only will they spend hours using their imagination, but they will also feel independent by having their very own area to enjoy. For your budding Picasso. This colourful, wipe-clean art desk has lots of storage! With a large ...

Bring Learning Out of the Classroom and Into Your Home

Parents are always asking what they can do at home to support their child’s learning and further advance them academically. While I usually answer with ‘reading and free play is the only thing needed’, I understand that some families want more than that. So, instead of ignoring those requests, I would rather suggest resources that ...

The Perfect Study Aides to Help Your Child Succeed this Year!

Let’s face it, when you hear the word study you get that dreaded feeling of impending boredom, however in reality it can be super fun! I always encourage parents to think of study and study aides as other ways of interacting as a family and ways to learn through play; this is always more effective ...

10 Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher Before This Year Ends

As the academic year comes to an end, it’s time to start getting a summary from this year’s teacher about your child. Ask them these ten questions to get a good overall summary. 1. What strengths has my child developed this year? 2. Is my child kind and caring? 3. Does my child have a ...

The Perfect Goodbye Ideas for your Child’s Much-Loved Teacher

The end of the academic year is a teary time for families and students, it’s a time of goodbyes and changes. If you have enjoyed your experience during the year and want to thank your wonderful teacher, here are some suggestions (from a teacher who has been on the receiving end): - A hand-written note ...

What is This Reggio Thing Really About?

More and more nursery’s and schools are labelling themselves as ‘Reggio’ or base their philosophy on the Reggio Approach. Whilst this all sounds exciting and wonderful; do you really understand what it means? Secondly, is what they’re calling ‘Reggio’ actually accurate? Reggio Emilia is a beautiful town in Italy that wanted a progressive and cooperative ...

Overwhelmed by Nursery and School Choices? Here’s What to Consider

Choosing a place of education for your child is an important decision and one that should be given time and thought. You need to find somewhere that is the right fit for your child and your family. You want your child to thrive and flourish and want to go back day after day. Check out ...

Preschool at Nursery vs School, which is better?

Your child is finally settled at nursery. They make friends, they are happy and confident to come to nursery, they are learning and developing wonderfully at nursery. Then they get a bit older, and your mind turns to big school. Questions about keeping your preschool child in nursery for FS1 (pre-K) or enrolling them in ...

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