Parents looking for activities for children may want to let them try some money making ventures to teach them more about finances and set them in good stead for the future.
Promotionalcodes.org.uk said that doing this can give kids extra cash on top of money to save for items that they want, and learn the value of money while doing so.
The news source suggested that parents accompany little ones to a car boot or jumble sale, a value for money activity that they can take part in to sell unwanted toys and books, and save money to buy items that they'd prefer.
Another option is to cook food to sell at local events, which will give kids a chance to get their hands messy and earn money doing so. They can even sample some of their own baked goods!
Internet savvy kids may also want to blog about topics they're interested in and earn cash through any advertising revenue they can attract.
In addition, the Globe and Mail said that parents should be open with their children about money from an early age.
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Monday, 28 February 2011
Friday, 25 February 2011
Try holiday activities with kids
As half-term comes to a close parents will undoubtedly be finding it increasingly hard to come up with holiday activities to keep their kids entertained.
Luckily, the Woodburn Independent has provided a few helpful suggestions on games that the family can keep themselves occupied with before school begins again.
The news source said that those looking to try new activities may wish to experiment with a word scrambler. A parent just needs a paper and pen to write a short sentence and kids can then compete to make the longest word from letters in this sentence.
For example, the news source said that the phrase "brush your teeth" could be made into "rush", "beet" or "shout".
Kids can also increase their mathematical skills in a ring toss where they are given hoops to throw on the legs of an upturned stool, each of which has a points value that they can add up.
Furthermore, the Daily Mail suggested that kids can be kept occupied if they are tasked with making a snow dome using a plastic decoration, glass jar, glitter and some glycerine.
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Luckily, the Woodburn Independent has provided a few helpful suggestions on games that the family can keep themselves occupied with before school begins again.
The news source said that those looking to try new activities may wish to experiment with a word scrambler. A parent just needs a paper and pen to write a short sentence and kids can then compete to make the longest word from letters in this sentence.
For example, the news source said that the phrase "brush your teeth" could be made into "rush", "beet" or "shout".
Kids can also increase their mathematical skills in a ring toss where they are given hoops to throw on the legs of an upturned stool, each of which has a points value that they can add up.
Furthermore, the Daily Mail suggested that kids can be kept occupied if they are tasked with making a snow dome using a plastic decoration, glass jar, glitter and some glycerine.
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Try new activities that are simple
Parents can spend time with their kids doing value for money activities that are also simple to organise.
The Daily Record said that little ones can learn from holiday activities which are as easy as reading a book to them, pulling funny faces or singing songs together.
In addition, the news source recommended that parents encourage their kids to get messy! This can be done by letting little ones get their hands into things like water or sand to experience different textures.
Hide and seek is also a good game for the whole family to play and can take place in the home or a safe space outdoors.
The whole household can also dance or sing along to the radio, which will help kids to become more coordinated.
In addition, the Daily Mirror recently said that an ideal activity for children can be a family walk at a variety of locations across the UK. The newspaper recommended Bantham beach in Devon and Cherwell Valley in Oxford.
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The Daily Record said that little ones can learn from holiday activities which are as easy as reading a book to them, pulling funny faces or singing songs together.
In addition, the news source recommended that parents encourage their kids to get messy! This can be done by letting little ones get their hands into things like water or sand to experience different textures.
Hide and seek is also a good game for the whole family to play and can take place in the home or a safe space outdoors.
The whole household can also dance or sing along to the radio, which will help kids to become more coordinated.
In addition, the Daily Mirror recently said that an ideal activity for children can be a family walk at a variety of locations across the UK. The newspaper recommended Bantham beach in Devon and Cherwell Valley in Oxford.
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Make holiday activities on the internet safer
As parents are all too aware, kids spend a lot of time in the internet in this day and age, particularly when they are looking for holiday activities over half term.
While this can be educational and eye opening for them, it's also important that parents make sure their little ones stay safe while they're browsing the web.
Luke Mckend, of Google SA, told Iol.co.za said that parents can protect their kids online by positioning a computer in a central place in the family home so that children looking to try new activities online can be watched while doing so.
Parents can also teach their little ones how to tell the difference between internet sources that are reliable and ones that aren't. Those of school age should also be told that it could be a case of plagiarism if they cut and paste material without crediting it.
Young children can also be helped to search with their parents, who will then be aware of what they are viewing.
Parents would also be wise to use filtering tools so that websites with adult content cannot be accessed by little ones.
In addition, the importance of being careful online was highlighted by Safer Internet Day, which was held on February 8th.
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While this can be educational and eye opening for them, it's also important that parents make sure their little ones stay safe while they're browsing the web.
Luke Mckend, of Google SA, told Iol.co.za said that parents can protect their kids online by positioning a computer in a central place in the family home so that children looking to try new activities online can be watched while doing so.
Parents can also teach their little ones how to tell the difference between internet sources that are reliable and ones that aren't. Those of school age should also be told that it could be a case of plagiarism if they cut and paste material without crediting it.
Young children can also be helped to search with their parents, who will then be aware of what they are viewing.
Parents would also be wise to use filtering tools so that websites with adult content cannot be accessed by little ones.
In addition, the importance of being careful online was highlighted by Safer Internet Day, which was held on February 8th.
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Thursday, 24 February 2011
Try activities without electricity
Half term holiday activities, such as watching television and playing on the computer, often involve using electricity, but why not try pursuits that don't use this resource?
Npower has launched Climate Cops No Power Hour in an effort to make kids more environmentally aware and keep them entertained for an hour every day.
The aim is that during this time they don't use any electricity. Climate Cops recently reported that over half term kids spend an extra 2.5 hours straightening and blow drying their hair and four hours more than they usually would watching TV.
"Climate Cops No Power Hour is a fantastic way to entertain kids this half term. Parents can relax knowing that for at least an hour every day the kids are active and amused," Clare McDougall, head of community and education at npower, said.
On its website, Climate Cops suggests that during an "hour without power" kids can try new activities like apple bobbing or hide and seek.
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Npower has launched Climate Cops No Power Hour in an effort to make kids more environmentally aware and keep them entertained for an hour every day.
The aim is that during this time they don't use any electricity. Climate Cops recently reported that over half term kids spend an extra 2.5 hours straightening and blow drying their hair and four hours more than they usually would watching TV.
"Climate Cops No Power Hour is a fantastic way to entertain kids this half term. Parents can relax knowing that for at least an hour every day the kids are active and amused," Clare McDougall, head of community and education at npower, said.
On its website, Climate Cops suggests that during an "hour without power" kids can try new activities like apple bobbing or hide and seek.
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Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Dinosaurs Unleashed
Try London holiday activities with kids
As the half-term holidays progress many parents will be wondering how to keep the kids entertained with value for money activities until the term begins again.
Luckily, Cityam.com has offered a host of helpful suggestions about activities that can keep the whole family entertained in London.
The news source told parents that there's much fun to be had at The Monument to the Great Fire of London, which children can climb for the low price of £1 and adults for only £3 (providing they're not scared of heights!) From the top the whole family can marvel at the view across the city.
For those looking to try new activities at ground level, there's the Museum of London, where children can learn more about a number of topics in a fun way.
Kids who are interested in song and dance may want to attend a show by singer Dan Zanes and friends this week at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, where a party atmosphere is guaranteed.
Or how about trying the city's Geffrye Museum? This attraction, which shows changing domestic interiors in England, was recently named by the Guardian in the longlist for its Family Friendly Museum Award.
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Luckily, Cityam.com has offered a host of helpful suggestions about activities that can keep the whole family entertained in London.
The news source told parents that there's much fun to be had at The Monument to the Great Fire of London, which children can climb for the low price of £1 and adults for only £3 (providing they're not scared of heights!) From the top the whole family can marvel at the view across the city.
For those looking to try new activities at ground level, there's the Museum of London, where children can learn more about a number of topics in a fun way.
Kids who are interested in song and dance may want to attend a show by singer Dan Zanes and friends this week at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall, where a party atmosphere is guaranteed.
Or how about trying the city's Geffrye Museum? This attraction, which shows changing domestic interiors in England, was recently named by the Guardian in the longlist for its Family Friendly Museum Award.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Try holiday activities at Lee Valley Park
Families who live in London can try new activities to keep fit and give them a chance to experience nature this half term at Lee Valley Park.
Aboutmyarea.co.uk said that this month the park is holding a number of family-friendly events across its 10,000 acres.
One value for money activity is a trip to Lee Valley Park Farms, which reopened on Saturday February 19th. This attraction has a range of animals for kids to wonder at, such as llamas, lambs, chinchillas and giant rabbits.
Families visiting the site can also take a fun-filled tractor ride, have a walk in the countryside or visit the indoor and outdoor play areas.
For the 2011 season, the park also has meerkats in its exotic animal collection and is now home to 23 ex-battery hens, which are kept warm by their own woolly jumpers.
In addition, Lee Valley Athletics Centre is also holding a Star Track Athletics Holiday Scheme from February 21st to 25th, during which time kids can try holiday activities like high jump, javelin and hurdles, with professional coaches.
Furthermore, families still have time to get to the Imagine Children's Festival in London's Southbank, which the Islington Tribune recently praised.
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Aboutmyarea.co.uk said that this month the park is holding a number of family-friendly events across its 10,000 acres.
One value for money activity is a trip to Lee Valley Park Farms, which reopened on Saturday February 19th. This attraction has a range of animals for kids to wonder at, such as llamas, lambs, chinchillas and giant rabbits.
Families visiting the site can also take a fun-filled tractor ride, have a walk in the countryside or visit the indoor and outdoor play areas.
For the 2011 season, the park also has meerkats in its exotic animal collection and is now home to 23 ex-battery hens, which are kept warm by their own woolly jumpers.
In addition, Lee Valley Athletics Centre is also holding a Star Track Athletics Holiday Scheme from February 21st to 25th, during which time kids can try holiday activities like high jump, javelin and hurdles, with professional coaches.
Furthermore, families still have time to get to the Imagine Children's Festival in London's Southbank, which the Islington Tribune recently praised.
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Monday, 21 February 2011
Cheap holiday activites for kids
This holiday children can try a number of value for money activities that won't break the bank, parents will be pleased to hear.
The Mirror told carers that it's easy to keep little ones occupied (and having fun) during the holidays if they look in the right places.
How about finally using up those shop loyalty points? The newspaper pointed out some schemes - such as Tesco Clubcard vouchers - could even pay for a family holiday activities, like trips to theme parks.
Parents can also make the cost of transport cheaper for the whole family by taking advantage of the Family and Friends Railcard, which they can get a 25 per cent reduction on until March 4th. The news source also recommended booking tickets for travel in advance to get discounts.
In addition, Clare Geldard, director of operations at I CAN, said that communication must be included in holiday activities, as learning to talk with others is an important life skill.
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The Mirror told carers that it's easy to keep little ones occupied (and having fun) during the holidays if they look in the right places.
How about finally using up those shop loyalty points? The newspaper pointed out some schemes - such as Tesco Clubcard vouchers - could even pay for a family holiday activities, like trips to theme parks.
Parents can also make the cost of transport cheaper for the whole family by taking advantage of the Family and Friends Railcard, which they can get a 25 per cent reduction on until March 4th. The news source also recommended booking tickets for travel in advance to get discounts.
In addition, Clare Geldard, director of operations at I CAN, said that communication must be included in holiday activities, as learning to talk with others is an important life skill.
Posted by Anna Simmons
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Friday, 18 February 2011
Children want to try new activities like reading
New research suggests that many children want to try new activities like reading.
A list of the authors who had their books borrowed by the most people over the past year features seven children's writers.
The four writers who work under the pen name Daisy Meadows came in second place in the top ten authors featured in the 2009-2010 library lending list.
Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, pointed out that the results showed that libraries are important to children and allow them to develop their love of reading.
Ms Donaldson's book was named the seventh most borrowed children's tome in the list.
In addition, Dame Jacqueline Wilson was the fourth most borrowed children's author, Francesca Simon, the author of Horrid Henry, the fifth.
Terry Deary, the author of the Horrible Histories series, came out at number ten in the list, compared to number 27 the year before.
In addition, Jeremy Strong, a children's author, has recently launched his Campaign for Fun, which encourages children to try new activities like reading for pleasure.
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A list of the authors who had their books borrowed by the most people over the past year features seven children's writers.
The four writers who work under the pen name Daisy Meadows came in second place in the top ten authors featured in the 2009-2010 library lending list.
Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, pointed out that the results showed that libraries are important to children and allow them to develop their love of reading.
Ms Donaldson's book was named the seventh most borrowed children's tome in the list.
In addition, Dame Jacqueline Wilson was the fourth most borrowed children's author, Francesca Simon, the author of Horrid Henry, the fifth.
Terry Deary, the author of the Horrible Histories series, came out at number ten in the list, compared to number 27 the year before.
In addition, Jeremy Strong, a children's author, has recently launched his Campaign for Fun, which encourages children to try new activities like reading for pleasure.
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Uefa holds value for money festival
Parents who are looking to try new activities with their kids in London will be pleased to hear that a football themed festival will be held in the capital this summer.
At the end of May, Hyde Park will hold a Uefa Champions Festival over eight days in celebration of the men's and women's football finals beginning.
"So as the excitement builds and you can't wait until kick off head instead for Hyde Park and soak up the atmosphere at the wonderful, free, Uefa Champions Festival that I am delighted London is hosting," mayor of London Boris Johnson said.
The free event will be held from May 21st to 28th and will feature five aside masterclasses and tournaments, live football areas and a Uefa travelling museum.
In addition, Iain Edmondson, head of events for London at Visit London, said that the celebration would link the world's communities and connect people to football.
Furthermore, the State of Play, Back to Basics survey last year revealed that parents struggled to try new activities with their children, the Guardian reported.
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At the end of May, Hyde Park will hold a Uefa Champions Festival over eight days in celebration of the men's and women's football finals beginning.
"So as the excitement builds and you can't wait until kick off head instead for Hyde Park and soak up the atmosphere at the wonderful, free, Uefa Champions Festival that I am delighted London is hosting," mayor of London Boris Johnson said.
The free event will be held from May 21st to 28th and will feature five aside masterclasses and tournaments, live football areas and a Uefa travelling museum.
In addition, Iain Edmondson, head of events for London at Visit London, said that the celebration would link the world's communities and connect people to football.
Furthermore, the State of Play, Back to Basics survey last year revealed that parents struggled to try new activities with their children, the Guardian reported.
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Try holiday activities like museums
Parents looking for ways to entertain their children this half term while educating them too could try new activities by taking a family trip to a museum.
A number of top attractions have recently been longlisted for the Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award, a prize judged by families.
The newspaper said that parents searching for fun holiday activities can try London's Geffrye Museum, which vividly shows how domestic interiors in England have changed.
One visitor to the attraction, Maggie Monteath, told the news source: "I love the use they make of the building, an old almshouse. You just keep walking through 400 years of history and the rooms gradually change."
Another museum to try new activities at is Surrey's Haslemere Educational Museum, a natural history museum that contains more than 240,000 specimens from across the world.
In addition, the news source recommended visiting London's Horniman Museum and The Lightbox in Woking, Surrey.
Furthermore, Eva-news.com recently said that families in Cambridgeshire may want to visit Anglesey Castle, where they can spot moths and butterflies and practice handstands on the extensive lawns.
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A number of top attractions have recently been longlisted for the Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award, a prize judged by families.
The newspaper said that parents searching for fun holiday activities can try London's Geffrye Museum, which vividly shows how domestic interiors in England have changed.
One visitor to the attraction, Maggie Monteath, told the news source: "I love the use they make of the building, an old almshouse. You just keep walking through 400 years of history and the rooms gradually change."
Another museum to try new activities at is Surrey's Haslemere Educational Museum, a natural history museum that contains more than 240,000 specimens from across the world.
In addition, the news source recommended visiting London's Horniman Museum and The Lightbox in Woking, Surrey.
Furthermore, Eva-news.com recently said that families in Cambridgeshire may want to visit Anglesey Castle, where they can spot moths and butterflies and practice handstands on the extensive lawns.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Thursday, 17 February 2011
Activities for children in London
Parents in search of activities for children to keep little ones entertained over the half-term will be pleased to hear of an initiative in London called the Imagine Children's Festival.
The event, which has been running annually for ten years, was recently praised by the Islington Tribune.
Sara Smyth wrote for the news source: "Parents stuck for ideas on how to keep the little ones entertained need look no further – Imagine's exciting programme of storytelling, music, dance, comedy, and performance, offers something for everyone."
Kids visiting the event at the Southbank Centre can try new activities like listening to book readings from leading children's authors. Polly Dunbar, an author-illustrator, will use drawing and puppetry to perform her book, penguin, while the Alana Dancing Star series will be read from by choreographer Arlene Phillips.
Children can also try value for money activities like dancing at Strictly Family Ballroom and concerts.
The whole family can try new activities at the festival between February 12th and 27th.
In addition, Henrietta Dombey, emeritus professor of literacy in primary education at the University of Brighton, last year said that a child who owns a book will get a greater benefit from it than borrowing one from a library.
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The event, which has been running annually for ten years, was recently praised by the Islington Tribune.
Sara Smyth wrote for the news source: "Parents stuck for ideas on how to keep the little ones entertained need look no further – Imagine's exciting programme of storytelling, music, dance, comedy, and performance, offers something for everyone."
Kids visiting the event at the Southbank Centre can try new activities like listening to book readings from leading children's authors. Polly Dunbar, an author-illustrator, will use drawing and puppetry to perform her book, penguin, while the Alana Dancing Star series will be read from by choreographer Arlene Phillips.
Children can also try value for money activities like dancing at Strictly Family Ballroom and concerts.
The whole family can try new activities at the festival between February 12th and 27th.
In addition, Henrietta Dombey, emeritus professor of literacy in primary education at the University of Brighton, last year said that a child who owns a book will get a greater benefit from it than borrowing one from a library.
Posted by Aaron Henry
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Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Activities for children 'should be fun'
Many parents know that it's difficult to find holiday activities for kids that can pull them away from the computer.
Luckily, Sign On San Diego has offered some advice on how to make exercise more fun for little ones.
The news source said that value for money activities to keep kids fit must be fun and simple, as well as challenging, rewarding and brief.
"Adults can follow directions, they can problem solve on their own, they have a better concept of safety and a better perception of their body if it's hurting," Nancy Bresocnik, supervisor at Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Villa physical therapy clinic in the US, said.
However, she explained the opposite was true for children who should not be treated as small adults.
Ms Bresocnik said exercise plans for kids that have an element of weight training should just be used three times a week tops and light weights must be used.
In addition, she said that kids who want to try new activities, such as exercise, must be kept well-hydrated as little ones become dehydrated more than adults do.
Furthermore, professional dancer Ian Waite said that dancing can be good for boosting little ones' fitness levels.
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Luckily, Sign On San Diego has offered some advice on how to make exercise more fun for little ones.
The news source said that value for money activities to keep kids fit must be fun and simple, as well as challenging, rewarding and brief.
"Adults can follow directions, they can problem solve on their own, they have a better concept of safety and a better perception of their body if it's hurting," Nancy Bresocnik, supervisor at Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Villa physical therapy clinic in the US, said.
However, she explained the opposite was true for children who should not be treated as small adults.
Ms Bresocnik said exercise plans for kids that have an element of weight training should just be used three times a week tops and light weights must be used.
In addition, she said that kids who want to try new activities, such as exercise, must be kept well-hydrated as little ones become dehydrated more than adults do.
Furthermore, professional dancer Ian Waite said that dancing can be good for boosting little ones' fitness levels.
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Try new activities away from the TV
Parents looking for holiday activities for their kids may want to make sure that half-term fun doesn't include installing a TV set in their little one's room.
New research has shown that youngsters who are given a TV for their own room are at greater risk of experiencing weight problems as adults.
The study discovered that an extra 15 minutes of TV was watched every day by children aged between 12 and 16 who had a box in this area of their home, leaving them more at risk of developing diseases when they were older.
"There is strong evidence that it is important to get children into healthy habits as early as possible and limiting the amount of TV they watch is part of that," Dr Panagiota Mitrou, deputy head of science for the World Cancer Research Fund, an organisation that part-funded the study, said.
The research – which is published in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity – showed that kids can try new activities as simple as reading to burn extra calories and should spend more time being physically active away from the TV.
Furthermore, Maria Casrellina, spokeswoman for the Ramblers, said that children can make themselves healthier by walking to school.
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New research has shown that youngsters who are given a TV for their own room are at greater risk of experiencing weight problems as adults.
The study discovered that an extra 15 minutes of TV was watched every day by children aged between 12 and 16 who had a box in this area of their home, leaving them more at risk of developing diseases when they were older.
"There is strong evidence that it is important to get children into healthy habits as early as possible and limiting the amount of TV they watch is part of that," Dr Panagiota Mitrou, deputy head of science for the World Cancer Research Fund, an organisation that part-funded the study, said.
The research – which is published in the International Journal of Pediatric Obesity – showed that kids can try new activities as simple as reading to burn extra calories and should spend more time being physically active away from the TV.
Furthermore, Maria Casrellina, spokeswoman for the Ramblers, said that children can make themselves healthier by walking to school.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Try new activities this winter
Parents who are looking for holiday activities to keep the kids occupied over half-term have been offered some handy tips.
Larry Jones, director of the Independence Health Department in the US, told Examiner.net that at this time of year, when the weather is at its worst, it's important that the whole family don't get cabin fever!
To avoid this, Mr Jones recommended that the whole family try new activities that involve physical exertion to avoid the tiredness that comes with spending too much time indoors on the computer.
He said: "It is important to stay active in the winter. More time can be spent with your children doing things that you may not have the opportunity to do when it gets warmer."
Mr Jones recommended discussing possible value activities with children so that the whole family has a say in what they do.
In addition, actress Suzi Lorraine last year hinted that parents can help their kids beat obesity by taking part in activities with them. Ms Lorraine told Obesity Campaign UK that family life should include fitness activities.
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Larry Jones, director of the Independence Health Department in the US, told Examiner.net that at this time of year, when the weather is at its worst, it's important that the whole family don't get cabin fever!
To avoid this, Mr Jones recommended that the whole family try new activities that involve physical exertion to avoid the tiredness that comes with spending too much time indoors on the computer.
He said: "It is important to stay active in the winter. More time can be spent with your children doing things that you may not have the opportunity to do when it gets warmer."
Mr Jones recommended discussing possible value activities with children so that the whole family has a say in what they do.
In addition, actress Suzi Lorraine last year hinted that parents can help their kids beat obesity by taking part in activities with them. Ms Lorraine told Obesity Campaign UK that family life should include fitness activities.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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Monday, 14 February 2011
Try active holiday activities with kids
Parents looking for value for money activities for their children to take part in have been advised that little ones can benefit from keeping fit.
New research has shown exercise can help children who are overweight to boost their maths skills.
The study also found that children who are used to a sedentary lifestyle can increase their planning and thinking abilities by exercising.
"We know that exercise is good for you, but we didn't have very good evidence [before this] that it would help children do better in school," Catherine Davis, a clinical health psychologist at the Georgia Prevention Institute at Georgia Health Sciences University, told Health Psychology.
In addition, Ms Davis said that children of a normal weight were also likely to be helped by holiday activities such as exercise.
Furthermore, parents have been told by the Tehran Times that they can incorporate maths into several fun tasks for their children, such as baking.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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New research has shown exercise can help children who are overweight to boost their maths skills.
The study also found that children who are used to a sedentary lifestyle can increase their planning and thinking abilities by exercising.
"We know that exercise is good for you, but we didn't have very good evidence [before this] that it would help children do better in school," Catherine Davis, a clinical health psychologist at the Georgia Prevention Institute at Georgia Health Sciences University, told Health Psychology.
In addition, Ms Davis said that children of a normal weight were also likely to be helped by holiday activities such as exercise.
Furthermore, parents have been told by the Tehran Times that they can incorporate maths into several fun tasks for their children, such as baking.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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Friday, 11 February 2011
Day camp for kids: 50% of five-year-olds are badly behaved in school
Parents considering investing in a day camp for kids have been told that almost half of five-year-olds show a poor level of behaviour and understanding in their first year at school.
Research published in the Marmot Review found that there are also stark inequalities in different areas of the country.
In Richmond-upon-Thames, west London, 68.8 per cent of youngsters have a good level of development, however, in Haringey, north London, the same could be said for just 41.9 per cent.
Sir Michael Marmot, public health specialist and author of Fair Society, Healthy Lives, said: "We already know that by the age of ten a child from a poorer background will have lost any advantage of intelligence indicated at 22 months, whereas a child from an affluent family will have improved his or her cognitive scores purely because of his/her advantaged background."
Recently, world super lightweight champion boxer Amir Khan said that more should be done to get kids involved in sport.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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Research published in the Marmot Review found that there are also stark inequalities in different areas of the country.
In Richmond-upon-Thames, west London, 68.8 per cent of youngsters have a good level of development, however, in Haringey, north London, the same could be said for just 41.9 per cent.
Sir Michael Marmot, public health specialist and author of Fair Society, Healthy Lives, said: "We already know that by the age of ten a child from a poorer background will have lost any advantage of intelligence indicated at 22 months, whereas a child from an affluent family will have improved his or her cognitive scores purely because of his/her advantaged background."
Recently, world super lightweight champion boxer Amir Khan said that more should be done to get kids involved in sport.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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activity day camp reviews
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Kids camp in Woodford
My son and daughter attended barracudas for the first time last summer. Loved it to bits...in fact it was always a fight to get my youngest home every evening...and he was 11 at the time. Lo and behold I have just booked them in for another two weeks in August. The staff were terrific and the venue was a great choice too... see you in August....
Danielle, Woodford. 27/1/2011
Danielle, Woodford. 27/1/2011
activity camp in Essex
My 5 year old son went to Barracudas in Brentwood for the 1st time. He Loved it! only problem is that it was only for 3 weeks :(
He enrolled in the extra swimming which thanks to the Twins ( sorry i didnt get your names) he is now swimming I really cant thank you enough.
Big Thanks to Dave, Sally, Tracey and Melisa.
You are all superstars in my son's eyes.
He'll be back next year!
Emma, Brentwood camp
He enrolled in the extra swimming which thanks to the Twins ( sorry i didnt get your names) he is now swimming I really cant thank you enough.
Big Thanks to Dave, Sally, Tracey and Melisa.
You are all superstars in my son's eyes.
He'll be back next year!
Emma, Brentwood camp
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My children absolutely love this camp. My eldest has now been going for seven years and still attends in the highest spirits. My children have made many friends attending this camp and I strongly recommend it for any other children for four years old. The staff are very well chosen for the children, very patient and caring. I love hearing my children come home every day and explain to me why Barracudas is the best camp ever!
Mrs Lily, Woodford
Mrs Lily, Woodford
Try new activities and get kids interested in sport
Parents should help their children to try new activities and get interested in sport, according to boxer Amir Khan.
The Bolton fighter, who currently holds the world super lightweight belt, and is an ambassador for the British Asian Sports Awards, said that youngsters are the "future of sport" and need support from their guardians.
"My parents [have] supported me since the age of eight in boxing and look where I am know – and [to] think [that] without them I wouldn't be in this position," he stated.
Khan went on to say that the Olympic Games in London in 2012 will be the ideal chance to pique children's interest in sports, where they will be able to see a whole host of different activities on offer.
Earlier today (February 10th), the route for the Olympic cycling route was unveiled, starting and ending in The Mall, taking riders through west London and out to Surrey and back.
Posted by Katie Finch
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The Bolton fighter, who currently holds the world super lightweight belt, and is an ambassador for the British Asian Sports Awards, said that youngsters are the "future of sport" and need support from their guardians.
"My parents [have] supported me since the age of eight in boxing and look where I am know – and [to] think [that] without them I wouldn't be in this position," he stated.
Khan went on to say that the Olympic Games in London in 2012 will be the ideal chance to pique children's interest in sports, where they will be able to see a whole host of different activities on offer.
Earlier today (February 10th), the route for the Olympic cycling route was unveiled, starting and ending in The Mall, taking riders through west London and out to Surrey and back.
Posted by Katie Finch
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'Everyone should feel the benefit of sport', says expert
Parents should consider sending their children to activity camps in order to keep them active.
Laura McAllister, chair of Sport Wales, was speaking as the organisation unveiled a vision for sport in the country.
Her words could, however, prove inspirational to guardians all over the UK who are looking to get their child involved with regular exercise.
"We want to see everyone feel the benefits from sport and realise that families are important in helping us to achieve this, this is why we are asking them to promise to commit to making 2011 the year that we see a step change in participation and performance," she stated.
Ms McAllister went on to say that failure to exercise can lead to a range of health problems, as well as a more general poor sense of well being.
Bupa also backs up this stance, adding that self-esteem in children can be boosted by taking part in activity camps and other sporting outings.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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Laura McAllister, chair of Sport Wales, was speaking as the organisation unveiled a vision for sport in the country.
Her words could, however, prove inspirational to guardians all over the UK who are looking to get their child involved with regular exercise.
"We want to see everyone feel the benefits from sport and realise that families are important in helping us to achieve this, this is why we are asking them to promise to commit to making 2011 the year that we see a step change in participation and performance," she stated.
Ms McAllister went on to say that failure to exercise can lead to a range of health problems, as well as a more general poor sense of well being.
Bupa also backs up this stance, adding that self-esteem in children can be boosted by taking part in activity camps and other sporting outings.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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Parents 'should lead the way' when it comes to being active
Parents should be the ones who take the lead and show their children how to be active, according to an expert.
Mera Syffer, a volunteer at the YMCA teaching aqua fitness, told the Times Colonist that youngsters have no one else to look up to when it comes to being healthy.
"We're not sit around people. If it's nice out on a Saturday afternoon, we'll play frisbee, go for a walk or take the baby to the park and everyone runs around. In the winter we still go for walks, we just bundle up. Or we play outside making snow forts," she stated.
Dr John Philpott, a paediatrician speaking to the source, said that parents need to establish some healthy rules early on regarding TV time, activities and meal time.
He suggested having a "silent Sunday", where there is no TV and children are encouraged to go out and exercise, which could lead to them being interested in summer camps.
Recently, the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry said that many physical and mental benefits can come from exercising outdoors.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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Mera Syffer, a volunteer at the YMCA teaching aqua fitness, told the Times Colonist that youngsters have no one else to look up to when it comes to being healthy.
"We're not sit around people. If it's nice out on a Saturday afternoon, we'll play frisbee, go for a walk or take the baby to the park and everyone runs around. In the winter we still go for walks, we just bundle up. Or we play outside making snow forts," she stated.
Dr John Philpott, a paediatrician speaking to the source, said that parents need to establish some healthy rules early on regarding TV time, activities and meal time.
He suggested having a "silent Sunday", where there is no TV and children are encouraged to go out and exercise, which could lead to them being interested in summer camps.
Recently, the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry said that many physical and mental benefits can come from exercising outdoors.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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Tuesday, 8 February 2011
Try new activities in the winter
Parents who are looking for holiday activities to keep the kids occupied over half-term have been offered some handy tips.
Larry Jones, director of the Independence Health Department in the US, told Examiner.net that at this time of year, when the weather is at its worst, it's important that the whole family don't get cabin fever!
To avoid this, Mr Jones recommended that the whole family try new activities that involve physical exertion to avoid the tiredness that comes with spending too much time indoors on the computer.
He said: "It is important to stay active in the winter. More time can be spent with your children doing things that you may not have the opportunity to do when it gets warmer."
Mr Jones recommended discussing possible value activities with children so that the whole family has a say in what they do.
In addition, actress Suzi Lorraine last year hinted that parents can help their kids beat obesity by taking part in activities with them. Ms Lorraine told Obesity Campaign UK that family life should include fitness activities.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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Larry Jones, director of the Independence Health Department in the US, told Examiner.net that at this time of year, when the weather is at its worst, it's important that the whole family don't get cabin fever!
To avoid this, Mr Jones recommended that the whole family try new activities that involve physical exertion to avoid the tiredness that comes with spending too much time indoors on the computer.
He said: "It is important to stay active in the winter. More time can be spent with your children doing things that you may not have the opportunity to do when it gets warmer."
Mr Jones recommended discussing possible value activities with children so that the whole family has a say in what they do.
In addition, actress Suzi Lorraine last year hinted that parents can help their kids beat obesity by taking part in activities with them. Ms Lorraine told Obesity Campaign UK that family life should include fitness activities.
Posted by Clara Gasper
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Try new activities on the internet safely
As many parents know it's difficult to stop kids who want to try new activities on computers in this digital age going on the internet and often hard to monitor them online too.
However, they have been lent a helping hand by Safer Internet Day, being held today (February 8th).
The event, which is organised by European network of Safer Internet Centres, has been going for eight years. It aims to keep young people safe when they're browsing the internet, parents will be relieved to hear!
"For children and young people especially, it is both a celebration of the wonderful opportunities the online world offers, and a reminder that they need to be responsible citizens in the digital world. I am proud to support Safer Internet Day," Neelie Kroes, patron of Safer Internet Day and the European Digital Agenda commissioner, said.
This year's Safer Internet Day is encouraging youngsters to consider their identity online.
In addition, a new website called Getting Connected has recently been launched to assist cash-strapped parents with tips on how to find bargains.
Posted by Katie Finch
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However, they have been lent a helping hand by Safer Internet Day, being held today (February 8th).
The event, which is organised by European network of Safer Internet Centres, has been going for eight years. It aims to keep young people safe when they're browsing the internet, parents will be relieved to hear!
"For children and young people especially, it is both a celebration of the wonderful opportunities the online world offers, and a reminder that they need to be responsible citizens in the digital world. I am proud to support Safer Internet Day," Neelie Kroes, patron of Safer Internet Day and the European Digital Agenda commissioner, said.
This year's Safer Internet Day is encouraging youngsters to consider their identity online.
In addition, a new website called Getting Connected has recently been launched to assist cash-strapped parents with tips on how to find bargains.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Monday, 7 February 2011
Outdoor holiday activities are 'beneficial'
Those who want to try new activities with their family have been advised to take part in outdoor pursuits.
Recent analysis from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry showed that people get many physical and mental benefits from exercising outdoors.
The findings, which have been published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, show that in most cases both parents' and kids' mental well-being was boosted more by exercising outdoors compare to doing so indoors.
Outdoor holiday activities made participants feel more energetic, revitalised and positive, while they also experienced less depression, confusion and tension.
Our research ... adds significant weight to the case for spending more time in the natural environment as members of the public and their clinicians fight to counteract the negative outcomes of modern living, such as obesity and depression," Professor Michael Depledge, senior author of the study, said.
In addition, a study from the NHS Information Centre revealed that almost 30 per cent of children in year six at primary school are obese.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Recent analysis from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry showed that people get many physical and mental benefits from exercising outdoors.
The findings, which have been published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal, show that in most cases both parents' and kids' mental well-being was boosted more by exercising outdoors compare to doing so indoors.
Outdoor holiday activities made participants feel more energetic, revitalised and positive, while they also experienced less depression, confusion and tension.
Our research ... adds significant weight to the case for spending more time in the natural environment as members of the public and their clinicians fight to counteract the negative outcomes of modern living, such as obesity and depression," Professor Michael Depledge, senior author of the study, said.
In addition, a study from the NHS Information Centre revealed that almost 30 per cent of children in year six at primary school are obese.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Friday, 4 February 2011
Essex kids try new activities with a 'special passport'
One primary school in Essex is giving its pupils the chance to try new activities.
Myland Primary School has joined the Colchester Children's University, which involves giving the 175 kids involved "hours" for every learning-based activity that they take part in outside of the school day. A Children's University Degree can then be awarded from amassing hours, Gazette-news.co.uk said.
Kids between the ages of seven and 14 can join holiday activities and sessions at weekends and outside of school time.
Paul Rayner, a senior teacher at the school, said: "It benefits those already in the clubs and encourages others to take part. Children begin to think of learning as something meaningful and start collecting their hours."
The school recently held its first graduation ceremony and is organising another one for the summer.
In addition, Olympic medal winner Sally Gunnell stopped at a nursery in Winnerash for National Activity Week late last year, Get Bracknell reported. While there she said that parents should inspire kids to try new activities.
Posted by Louie Grant
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Myland Primary School has joined the Colchester Children's University, which involves giving the 175 kids involved "hours" for every learning-based activity that they take part in outside of the school day. A Children's University Degree can then be awarded from amassing hours, Gazette-news.co.uk said.
Kids between the ages of seven and 14 can join holiday activities and sessions at weekends and outside of school time.
Paul Rayner, a senior teacher at the school, said: "It benefits those already in the clubs and encourages others to take part. Children begin to think of learning as something meaningful and start collecting their hours."
The school recently held its first graduation ceremony and is organising another one for the summer.
In addition, Olympic medal winner Sally Gunnell stopped at a nursery in Winnerash for National Activity Week late last year, Get Bracknell reported. While there she said that parents should inspire kids to try new activities.
Posted by Louie Grant
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Try new activities with the National Trust
Parents in Cambridgeshire looking for holiday activities to keep the kids occupied this half-term may want to go on a family trip to one of the National Trust's houses and castles.
Eva-news.com said that this is the ideal option for those who are averse to wintry weather, as they can remain inside the buildings and still try new activities.
One perfect place to visit is Anglesey Castle in Cambridgeshire, where little ones can gaze in wonder at the moths and butterflies in the wildlife discovery area.
If the weather is good kids (and even parents!) may want to practice their handstands on the property's 30 acre lawn. The news source also suggested that a fun family activity could be copying the poses of statues, which can be found in the formal and landscape gardens.
In addition, Tom Hall of Lonely Planet told parents that there are many value for money activities in Britain's cities.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Eva-news.com said that this is the ideal option for those who are averse to wintry weather, as they can remain inside the buildings and still try new activities.
One perfect place to visit is Anglesey Castle in Cambridgeshire, where little ones can gaze in wonder at the moths and butterflies in the wildlife discovery area.
If the weather is good kids (and even parents!) may want to practice their handstands on the property's 30 acre lawn. The news source also suggested that a fun family activity could be copying the poses of statues, which can be found in the formal and landscape gardens.
In addition, Tom Hall of Lonely Planet told parents that there are many value for money activities in Britain's cities.
Posted by Katie Finch
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Combat 'play deficit' with holiday activities
A group of child development specialists have confirmed what many already knew: Children do not try new activities outside enough.
The team of over 200 people, who will meet at Clemson University's Madren Conference Center in the US, have already emphasised the benefits that children can get from playing.
"We believe play is a basic human need and the foundation of strong intellectual, physical and emotional development. Play is essential to a person reaching his or her full potential," Fran Mainella, a visiting scholar at Clemson University who co-chairs the US Play Coalition, said.
The conference – which runs from February 6th to 9th – will discuss inspiring play spaces that are available to all, to how medical professionals look at play and how to recapture school break times.
In addition, kids looking to try new activities outdoors may enjoy cycling. A recent Ipsos Mori poll, which was carried out for the Department of Transport, discovered 44 per cent of youngsters thought that this was an exciting activity.
Posted by Anna Simmons
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The team of over 200 people, who will meet at Clemson University's Madren Conference Center in the US, have already emphasised the benefits that children can get from playing.
"We believe play is a basic human need and the foundation of strong intellectual, physical and emotional development. Play is essential to a person reaching his or her full potential," Fran Mainella, a visiting scholar at Clemson University who co-chairs the US Play Coalition, said.
The conference – which runs from February 6th to 9th – will discuss inspiring play spaces that are available to all, to how medical professionals look at play and how to recapture school break times.
In addition, kids looking to try new activities outdoors may enjoy cycling. A recent Ipsos Mori poll, which was carried out for the Department of Transport, discovered 44 per cent of youngsters thought that this was an exciting activity.
Posted by Anna Simmons
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Mums to help service offering activities for children
A group of concerned mothers are fighting to keep a service that specialises in activities for children open.
North Finchley Library Children's Centre is set to have services cut by Barnet Council, which prompted over 100 locals to sign a petition in protest at the plans.
In addition, mums who want their kids to try new activities have now decided to give up their free time to volunteer at the centre.
Caroline Staples, 40, who attends the facility with her young son, said: "This centre provides a lifeline for women. In helping us to become better mothers it's ultimately creating a better wellbeing for our children."
At the centre, little ones can try new activities at parent and toddler drop-in sessions and a nursery, while adults can take part in education courses.
Despite the cuts, the government last year set aside £20 million for the School Games project, which encourages youngsters to try competitive sports when they're at school.
Posted by Anna Simmons
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North Finchley Library Children's Centre is set to have services cut by Barnet Council, which prompted over 100 locals to sign a petition in protest at the plans.
In addition, mums who want their kids to try new activities have now decided to give up their free time to volunteer at the centre.
Caroline Staples, 40, who attends the facility with her young son, said: "This centre provides a lifeline for women. In helping us to become better mothers it's ultimately creating a better wellbeing for our children."
At the centre, little ones can try new activities at parent and toddler drop-in sessions and a nursery, while adults can take part in education courses.
Despite the cuts, the government last year set aside £20 million for the School Games project, which encourages youngsters to try competitive sports when they're at school.
Posted by Anna Simmons
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Thursday, 3 February 2011
Try new activities with kids on a snowy day
Parents looking for value for money activities to do with their kids on a wintry day have been given some useful ideas.
The Kansas City Star said it's often difficult to find holiday activities for little ones when the snow is falling outside.
One possible suggestion is snowflake art. The whole family can get involved by making a circle, which they then fold into fourths and cut tiny shapes from. The finished piece can be decorated with glitter glue or even a seasonal poem and hung from ceilings and windows.
Kids can also make scrapbooks using stickers, glue and paper, which is a value for money activity.
If little ones would prefer to get some fresh air and try new activities outside, they can be given spray bottles that are filled with water and some food colouring to paint onto the snowy canvas.
In addition, Tanith Carey told the Daily Mirror that families can get together and make a snow dome using a plastic decoration, glass jar, glitter and glycerine.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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The Kansas City Star said it's often difficult to find holiday activities for little ones when the snow is falling outside.
One possible suggestion is snowflake art. The whole family can get involved by making a circle, which they then fold into fourths and cut tiny shapes from. The finished piece can be decorated with glitter glue or even a seasonal poem and hung from ceilings and windows.
Kids can also make scrapbooks using stickers, glue and paper, which is a value for money activity.
If little ones would prefer to get some fresh air and try new activities outside, they can be given spray bottles that are filled with water and some food colouring to paint onto the snowy canvas.
In addition, Tanith Carey told the Daily Mirror that families can get together and make a snow dome using a plastic decoration, glass jar, glitter and glycerine.
Posted by Clara Glasper
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Holiday activities should include 'communication'
Parents looking for value for money ways to keep kids entertained this half-term have been told of the importance of communication for little ones' development.
Clare Geldard, director of operations at I CAN, said that all kids must learn to do this, as it is a vital life skill.
"Talking and understanding are the most common skills used in learning at school and we know that a communication difficulty will make it hard for a child to learn as well as other children can," she said.
Ms Geldard said that little ones can "reach their full potential" if they learn good communication skills, which could be learnt by taking part in value for money activities at summer camps in England.
In addition, Ofsted's recent Removing Barriers to Literacy report warned that youngsters who find it difficult to listen and speak properly will also find it hard to write and read. The report said that phonics work can help solve the problem.
Posted by Anna Simmons
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Clare Geldard, director of operations at I CAN, said that all kids must learn to do this, as it is a vital life skill.
"Talking and understanding are the most common skills used in learning at school and we know that a communication difficulty will make it hard for a child to learn as well as other children can," she said.
Ms Geldard said that little ones can "reach their full potential" if they learn good communication skills, which could be learnt by taking part in value for money activities at summer camps in England.
In addition, Ofsted's recent Removing Barriers to Literacy report warned that youngsters who find it difficult to listen and speak properly will also find it hard to write and read. The report said that phonics work can help solve the problem.
Posted by Anna Simmons
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Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Kids' speech problems blamed on holiday activities like TV
A new survey has found many parents think children's speech disorders are caused by holiday activities like watching TV and playing on computers.
One in six UK parents thought that language, communication and speech difficulties were caused by this, a OnePoll survey that questioned 6,000 people found.
Over half of those questioned also thought parents failing to talk to their little ones enough led to problems, suggesting that value for money family activities could help to solve this.
The research was carried out for the launch of the Hello campaign, which aims for schools, nurseries and homes to focus on developing kids' communication skills.
Although the precise cause of long term communication, language and speech problems is not known, the campaign attributed it to biological rather than environmental factors.
Nevertheless, parents can still organise activities for children over winter months to keep them occupied when they're off school. The Guardian said that now is the ideal time of year to try doing arts and crafts.
Posted by Anna Simmons
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One in six UK parents thought that language, communication and speech difficulties were caused by this, a OnePoll survey that questioned 6,000 people found.
Over half of those questioned also thought parents failing to talk to their little ones enough led to problems, suggesting that value for money family activities could help to solve this.
The research was carried out for the launch of the Hello campaign, which aims for schools, nurseries and homes to focus on developing kids' communication skills.
Although the precise cause of long term communication, language and speech problems is not known, the campaign attributed it to biological rather than environmental factors.
Nevertheless, parents can still organise activities for children over winter months to keep them occupied when they're off school. The Guardian said that now is the ideal time of year to try doing arts and crafts.
Posted by Anna Simmons
News provided by Barracudas Activity Day Camps, the UK's No.1 operator of Easter and Summer camps for kids!
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