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6 Outdoor Reading Activities to Engage Young Readers
Wed Mar 3Outdoor reading activities open up a range of learning opportunities, so we asked educational consultant Dani Mundy for some inspiration to help us get active while learning to read. Here are six of our favourites that will show young learners that books are so much more than just a rainy day activity…
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How to Begin Reading Aloud with Young Learners
Wed Jan 27Reading aloud has lots of benefits, especially for children learning to read. Here are some simple ways that you can use this technique at home, whether you are homeschooling or reading for pleasure.
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7 Activities from the Do You Know? Series
Fri Sep 25These fascinating books are perfect for some at-home activities with your child. From watching videos to reading and comprehension, here’s how to get the most out of the series.
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How to Begin Early Teaching at Home
Tue Aug 11The earliest teaching begins before school or nursery, in your very own home. Here a teacher gives her tips and tricks (with some added inspiration too!) so you can help them thrive before formal education.
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8 Fun Ladybird Readers Activity Ideas for School or Home
Thu May 21We know that entertaining children with little attention spans is not always easy! These activity ideas can be used to banish boredom while engaging children in both literacy and storytelling.
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Early Word Games and Activities to Try at Home
Sun Apr 19Learning to read can involve far more than just books! These early-word activities can easily be implemented in the home and help you extend their reading experience.
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How I learned to Read Using ‘The Scrapbook Method’
Tue Aug 20Lorna Hillman’s father created the iconic Key Words series. Discover her scrapbook method of introducing reading to young learners which was inspired by her childhood.
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3 Ways to Learn English through play
Tue Jul 23ELT consultant Vanessa Reis Esteves shows us how interactive games and performance can help students learn English in a natural, stress-free manner.