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How to Help Your Child Learn to Tell the Time

Telling the time is one of the trickiest skills on the primary maths curriculum. Here is how the progression works, what helps at each stage, and what to do if...

October Half Term: Fun Ideas for the Week and How to Set Your Child Up for Next Term

Make the most of October half term with autumn activities, day trips and a few simple things that will set your child up for a strong second half of the...

Why Teacher-Designed Products Make a Difference

Walk into any gift shop, toy shop or online marketplace and you will find products that call themselves educational. The label is applied so broadly that it tells a parent...

How to Support Times Tables Learning at Home

Times tables cause more homework friction than almost anything else in primary school. Here is how to build fluency at home in ways that actually work, without the battles.

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The Best Educational Christmas Gifts for Children in 2026

Looking for educational Christmas gifts for children that will actually be used? Here's our guide to the best options from toddlers to KS2, from under £10.

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How to Build a Homework Routine That Works

Homework can be a source of family friction in primary school. Here is how to build a routine that reduces the arguments and helps your child learn.

Little Wigwam Awarded the Made in Britain Mark

Little Wigwam placemats, posters and height charts now carry the official Made in Britain collective mark, independently verified by the Made in Britain organisation.

Getting Ready for September: Upper KS2 and the Road to Secondary School

Years 5 and 6 are the most demanding years of primary school. Here is what upper KS2 involves, and how to prepare your child practically this summer.

Getting Ready for September: Moving from KS1 to KS2

Starting Year 3 is a bigger shift than most parents expect. Here is what changes when children move from KS1 into KS2, and how to prepare them practically this summer.

Getting Ready for September: Starting Year 1 and the Move into KS1

Year 1 is the biggest curriculum shift in primary school. Here is what changes when children move from Reception into KS1, and how to prepare them this summer.

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Getting Ready for September: Starting Primary School for the First Time

Starting primary school is one of the biggest milestones in a child's first five years. For parents, it can feel like it arrives all at once: the uniform, the school...

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Getting Ready for September: A Guide for Parents of Toddlers Starting Nursery

September has a way of arriving faster than you expect. One moment it is the start of summer and your toddler is nowhere near ready for nursery. The next, it...