reviews
Cool coding for curious kids
Learning Resources pitch all their coding products as fun and educational toys designed to introduce children to coding and robotics. Here is a review of two robots: Artie, for drawing and writing, and a PYXEL dog.
education
What To Do If Primary School Teachers Tell You Your Child Is Gifted
Primary school teachers get to know hundreds of students over the course of their careers, and this allows them to figure out if they have a gifted child in their class. What should you do, if you’re a parent of this child?
travelling
Smart Summer Plans for Growing Minds
There are many ways to keep your child engaged over the summer in ways that also support their development. Signing them up for clubs and classes is one option. Family travel is another.
competitions
Splash Into Summer: Win Swimwear for Kids!
Make a splash this summer with Splash About’s award-winning swimwear and buoyancy aids, designed to help kids build confidence in the water while staying safe and protected from the sun.
family day out
Festival of Libraries’ Family Friendly fun gets ready for blast off!
Manchester’s Festival of Libraries is about to take families out of this world with a programme of free Family Friendly fun featured as part of the 2025 line-up. Showcasing the creativity, ideas and adventures that await in all libraries, the festival features games, performances, crafts, exhibitions, trails and more; all of which is free.
point of view
Who doesn’t love applause? | Drama Classes for Neurodivergent Kids
Shy kid terrified of attention could become actor thanks to drama. And benefits of acting classes are big, especially to ADHD kids, it’s focus, freedom, fun & the joy of being seen.
