Lulu Bell and the Fairy Penguin book review in collaboration with the reading shelf
Author: Belinda Murrel Illustrated by: Serena Geddes Star rating: 5 out of 5 stars! Review: Lulu Bell is no average cutie, she’s smart, funny and has a beautiful imagination. She travels on an adventure to the beach and more, but she has a new adventure awaiting her. Her imagination grows wildly as the story continues.…
Read MoreCounting Dinosaurs book review in collaboration with funmammasa
Title: Counting Dinosaurs Published by : Priddy books About the book This sturdy colourful toddler board book is perfect for young learners. Full of bright colourful dinosaurs and other prehistoric objects to search and find. This book will build on your dinosaur lovers interest and help them learn to count out objects. Perfect for developing…
Read MoreWhat the ladybird heard book review in collaboration with funmammasa
Title: What the ladybird heard Author: Julia Donaldson Illustrator: Lydia Monks About the book An enchanting tale by Julia Donaldson full of humour and fun. Down on the farm the animals are warned of Hefty Hugh and Lanky Lens cunning plan to steal the prize cow when the ladybird overheard them. The quiet ladybird comes…
Read MoreReading Activities For Kids
Turning reading into a game can be fun for your children. 1. Reading Photographs Simply reading words is not enough. Comprehending their meaning and expressing what isn’t written goes a long way in language development of a child, too. What You Need A book of pictures A family album How To Play Open any page…
Read MoreReading is a critical component of creating self-esteem.
The development of a positive self-concept or healthy self-esteem is extremely important to the happiness and success of kids. Reading builds self-esteem because it fosters a more proficient reader, thus cultivating a more confident person. You can’t give a child self-confidence, they have to earn it. A good way to gain self-esteem is through reading.…
Read MoreWIN a VIP seat at The Sammy The Starfish Book Launch – JHB Members ONLY Competition Time
Colouring in competition WIN a VIP Seat with the Author and a Sammy The Starfish book package Valued at R 400: This includes: Autographed softcover book, Sammy Starfish bean bag in your choice of colour & flashcard When is the Launch: Saturday 1 Sept 10 – 11:30am, Fourways How To Enter Download your picture to…
Read MoreJuly Newsletter – Soccer world cup season
July Newsletter – Soccer world cup season Soccer world cup season and little bear has been wearing his soccer kit to watch games with papa bear. Still too young to understand what the game is about he lifts his hands with a loud YAY each time papa shouts for a goal. Have you been following…
Read MoreWhat’s Going On In Your Child’s Brain When You Read Them A Story?
Parents, caregivers and teachers have options when it comes to story time. One can read a picture book, put on a cartoon, play an audio book. What is happening inside young children’s brains in each of those situations. Some storytelling may be “too cold” for children, or “too hot.” And, some are “just right.” When…
Read MoreReading is so important, As a parent you can make a difference, Building vocabulary and understanding.
Reading is so important, As a parent you can make a difference, Building vocabulary and understanding. It’s shown that reading for pleasure makes a difference to children’s educational performance. Get your child off to a great start. Children who read for enjoyment every day perform better in reading tests than those who don’t and also…
Read MoreChildren develop differently and in stages. Once your children learn to read themselves, continue reading with them.
Some children will be ready to read early on, many will not. Let them take the lead when it comes to helping to read. All children develop at different stages. Some children will be ready to read early on, many will not. It is important to let them take the lead when teaching your children…
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