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Do we need to worry about ‘summer learning loss’?
Also known as ‘the summer slide’ (which sounds like great fun until you realise it’s not play equipment), it is the theory that children lose skill...
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Best Children's Books for Different Ages
I'm a parent and my biggest headache is choosing 'age appropriate' books for either my own children or the children I teach. If you struggle with t...
Great games to help improve children’s spelling
Hundreds of years ago there were no rules about how things were spelt – you just spelt words how you wanted! Nowadays spellings are very much set i...
Frequently Asked Questions...
I started Little Writing Company more than a year ago and I sometimes have to pinch myself over the support I’ve had. People often direct message m...
Questions to ask when your child is reading
Reading with your child is one of the most important ways you can support your child’s learning. Reading helps a child’s imagination, understanding...