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Five minutes a day beats a reading battle
Short, predictable reading moments do more for a reluctant reader than one long session you both dread. Here is how to make five minutes count.
Helping children read
Short, practical articles for parents and teachers — written from real evenings with a wonderfully complicated child. Every article links to the stories that pair with it.
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When your child says reading is boring
"Boring" usually means too hard, too long, or not mine. Three small swaps that turn a refusal into a page turned.
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Reading aloud when feelings are big
Stories are one of the calmest ways to help a child name what they feel. A simple routine for the hard end of the day.
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Writing a picture-book character children recognise
How the Lazy Brain was born: giving an everyday feeling a face, a sofa and a pair of fluffy slippers.
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Storytelling tips: how to make a read-aloud come alive
Pauses, voices and page turns — small storytelling techniques that keep young listeners leaning in.
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Writing a short story together with your child
A simple, ten-minute way to invent a story with your child — and why it builds reading confidence.