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When children play, studying gets a whole lot easier

In the following post, we will be exploring the benefits and effects of practicing extra-curricular activities on the mind.

Talk, Play and Learn: Recommendations of an Outgoing Education Secretary

Creative Story Writing with Play benefits kids and their parents and carers. Children feel valued, loved and connected. Talking and listening is beneficial for adults, too, because it helps in building close relationship. These skills are important for success at school and in life.

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Parents and carers usually remember their own school days when their children start attending school. Some parents and carers are able to help their children with their homework. Others feel that they have done their duty if they can offer a good desk and a quiet environment for their child to study in. Are you going back to school with your child? On the one hand, if helping your child with homework brings back these memories, it is natural to feel some hesitation. On the other hand, our intuition tells us that, just like anything else in...

Lego Stories at North Kensington Library

North Kensington Library Date & Time: 3rd Monday each month 15:30 to 17:30 You do not need to book, just come along. For 2 - 16 year olds. Parents and carers help 2 - 5 year olds to write their stories. Talk Together London - Tel: 020 7101 4428 Is your child enjoying learning? It is good fun for young writers to tell their stories using legos or modelling clay at first. We call it 'Creative Play Story Writing' or "Story Writing with Play'! Then, they can focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar and appreciate the importance of literacy...