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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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What is ‘school readiness?’
We hear that term a lot – is your child school-ready? As a parent of a child starting school in September, I’m suddenly looking at him in a new way...
Happier Homework Routines
The half term holidays now feel like a very distant memory and for those of you in the midst of the exam season the sensation of free-falling into ...
How to use workbooks successfully at home?
Workbooks are perfect to support a child’s learning at home especially if a child needs extra support in a certain area or to support learning over...
How to keep children safe online?
I know that technology is and is going to be a major part of my children’s lives and keeping them safe and teaching my children how to be safe onli...
How to help improve your child's handwriting
Writing continues to be an incredibly important skill and in schools it is still the main way children show their teachers they have understood the...
A little bit about Little Writing Company
In honour of Small Business Saturday I thought I'd write a short blog post all about my small business and what our mission is. I hope you enjoy fi...
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...
30 great story writing titles for children
Sometimes children can find it hard to come up with ideas for stories, giving them a title idea can help get their creativity flowing.
The Broken...
Interview with author Julie Edwards
Julie Edwards, author of the wonderful children's book 'The Secret of the Great White Waterfall,' has kindly answered questions about her book and ...
What to do if your child hates writing
Getting children to write more can sometimes prove a challenge – especially encouraging them to write for fun not just at school. Here we’ve come u...
10 ways to let your child's imagination shine!
With the constant focus on tests and assessments it’s sometimes hard for children to have the chance to be imaginative and let their creativity shi...
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