Cake isn't just tasty, it’s educational too! Serving cake is a great way to build fine motor skills, learn to share and even make a start on #fractions grannysmithsdiary.blog/2022/11/02/sli…

The #rekenrek is an increasingly popular #mathematics tool in schools, but why is this simple device so helpful to early years arithmetic? #Arithmetic #education grannysmithsdiary.blog/2022/11/28/rek…

The ability to #subitise is a key element of the Early Years #Mathematics number development. Educator Granny Smith explains that with these simple, fun play activities, children won’t count – they’ll 'see the amount'! grannysmithsdiary.blog/2021/09/14/sub…

Construction play with blocks and bricks gives children an opportunity to handle, manipulate and examine 3D objects. Here are some ideas about how you can support those #creative play sessions grannysmithsdiary.blog/2022/05/12/con… #education

Looking for an easy way to build a child’s number sense and fluency in multiples? Educator and blogger Granny Smith looks at some more simple ways in which a rekenrek can support early maths grannysmithsdiary.blog/2022/12/19/mor…

Most children enjoy having a story read to them by an adult. But how can you give them the confidence to read to YOU? Here are some ideas... #education #literacy #books grannysmithsdiary.blog/2022/03/29/beg…

School's out and there's only so much distraction to be found on telly! So here are some quick #christmastime activities to calm things down with your kids... grannysmithsdiary.blog/2020/12/16/qui…

The ability to #subitise is a key element of the Early Years #mathematics number development. Educator Granny Smith explains that with these simple, fun play activities, children won’t count – they’ll 'see the amount'! #education grannysmithsdiary.blog/2021/09/14/sub…

Looking for an easy way to build a child’s number sense and fluency in multiples? Here are some more simple ways in which a #rekenrek can support early #maths #numeracy #education grannysmithsdiary.blog/2022/12/19/mor…

In the age of contactless payments, it might seem pointless to teach children about physical money. There is still so much children can learn from handling and exchanging coins and notes... #numeracy #education #Maths grannysmithsdiary.blog/2022/02/08/poc…

📢 Hooray! You can get your World Book Day £1/€1.50 book - for free - from today 📢 To get your World Book Day £1/€1.50 book - for free - simply swap your book token or scan your digital book token at the checkout of any participating retailer.

Looking for a fun event to attend for your World Book Day celebrations? Search our map to find out what events your local library, bookseller and our charity partners are hosting: worldbookday.com/partners/event…

#WorldBookDay is around the corner! Educator and blogger Granny Smith explores how reading can enrich children's lives and explains what fantastic resources are available this year grannysmithsdiary.blog/2023/02/24/wor…

Are you looking forward to World Book Day UK 📚? Here's a look at the fantastic resources available for this year's event: grannysmithsdiary.blog/2023/02/24/wor… #WorldBookDay2023

How do children learn to differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters? In her latest blog, educator and blogger Granny Smith looks at how a set of colourful letters and some toy animals can help grannysmithsdiary.blog/2023/05/17/lea…

Looking for an easy way to build a child’s number sense and fluency in multiples? Here are some more simple ways in which a #rekenrek can support early #maths #numeracy #education grannysmithsdiary.blog/2022/12/19/mor…

Cake isn't just tasty, it’s educational too! Serving cake is a great way to build fine motor skills, learn to share and even make a start on #fractions! #maths #education grannysmithsdiary.blog/2022/11/02/sli…

Here's a quick look at how a small pot of random toys helped me banish boredom and encouraged my granddaughter to sort and subitise... grannysmithsdiary.blog/2023/07/17/a-l…

🦀 Whatever the weather, there's a good reason to hit the beach! Finding #rockpools is a fantastic low-cost activity from which young children will gain a huge amount of curiosity and confidence! #kidsactivities grannysmithsdiary.blog/2020/09/14/inc…

🌟New Blog: A rainy day activity for these soggy summer holidays: some simple ideas for ‘recycling’ #lego into new construction kits... ☔️🚀 #kidsactivities grannysmithsdiary.blog/2023/08/07/sum…