Tag: children

  • Should children’s eBooks have audio built in?

    “Let your child read along as words come alive on the screen!” The advertising shrieks . Translated from marketing speak it means, “Leave your child’s education in our hands. You go and enjoy yourself while we keep them quiet for a minute or two.” But will your child learn to read? Of course not. I…

  • Gloucester School Partnership – Me in 2020 Day

    [slideshow]I had a fantastic day yesterday, and I think the children and teachers who attended the Gloucester Schools Partnership Pupil Voice Conference did too. We opened with talks from The Olympic Swimming Champion, Sharron Davies and Singer, Jono McNiel and myself, outlining the twists and turns that brought us to the current point in our…

  • Five ways to improve your bedtime storytelling skills

    If you want your children to quieten down at bedtime, there are six little magic words that work almost every time. What are they? “Who wants to hear a story?” Simple, huh? Yes, it really is that simple. Your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews will all respond willingly. Children are hard-wired to snuggle up and…