Homeschooling
From a very young age, children can reap the benefits of books and begin to develop beneficial pre-reading skills. Reading can help children grasp the importance of following the text from left to right and knowing when to turn the page. Moreover, children will be exposed to new vocabulary, learn new phrases and expand their […]
Reading is an important activity for your child’s development and can be a fun activity with benefits that transfer to many different areas in life, from academic subjects in school to simply comprehending signs and instructions around them. Reading expands vocabulary, improves children’s understanding of the world and develops imagination. There are many excellent children’s […]
Reading is a wonderful activity that can help children to develop a wide variety of skills. When reading a book, children absorb new vocabulary and learn how to concentrate for extended periods of time. Moreover, children’s educational book series provide a wealth of information about events, people and places around the world, whilst simultaneously expanding […]
As children grow, they experience a range of developmental milestones including physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth. There are various emotional development activities that can nurture and support children when developing in these areas. Below, you will find a range of activities to assist your child’s emotional development. Reading Reading is a wonderful activity to […]
Art activities for kids are excellent for nurturing your child’s creativity. They can provide hours of fun, alongside being merged with other areas of learning, such as Drama, Maths, Geography and Science. Not only this, but they can also assist in developing fine motor skills, observational skills and creativity. Below are 10 fun-packed art activities […]
Between the ages of 12 and 36 months, toddlers are developing numerous skills. These abilities can be nurtured and developed with a variety of educational toys for toddlers, of which will be explained below. Learning at this age is typically play-based, so it is important to choose toys that are both fun and educational for […]
Toys are an essential part of every child’s journey and the toys we choose for our children can shape and influence their development. Children learn by playing, and while most toys stimulate the brain, educational toys focus on nurturing specific life-long essential skills like creativity, innovative thinking, problem solving, cognitive skills, fine motor skills, emotional […]
Nature in Autumn is a wonderful sensory playground bursting of opportunities to have lots of fun learning and playing outdoors and indoors! Autumn Treasure Hunt From leaves and twigs to bark and conkers, children can create a magical autumn collection to remember. For younger children, you can use some of the collected items to create […]
Summer holidays are precious and memorable times for children. Yet, the long days mean it is easy for children to spend extended periods with tablets and TV. Why not keep your children stimulated and entertained this summer, developing valuable skills while enjoying fun-packed days? Here are inspiring ideas to help you planning for this summer: […]
Two of the key skills required for learning to phonetically read are phoneme recognition and blending. Children who struggle with these early reading skills are likely to fall behind in literacy. There is a shortage in resources that are specifically designed to support children with diverse learning needs. To address this, WordUnited has created the […]
You can easily help you child recognise, read and write the alphabet. You will not be stuck for ideas once you go through this list! 1) Letter Spotting While going out and about, point at real-life letters you can spot everywhere, from car plates and shop signs, to street names and restaurant menus! This activity also […]
WordUnited, an independent UK publisher, has developed kits for early learning of multiple foreign languages, regardless of the native tongue. Teacher Miss Caroline Kirby has used the learning kits in her classroom for the last few months and says the children really love the bright, colourful and clear flashcard kits. Caroline Kirby has worked as […]