reading

Reading a bedtime story to your child can improve their cognitive development

Reading a bedtime story to your child can improve their cognitive development

Reading a bedtime story to your children has a host of benefits Did you know that experts are now claiming that those countless hours spent reading to your children at night could actually serve an even greater purpose than just making them sleepy and establishing a nice little bedtime routine? According to a study from […]

1 year ago

Six easy tips to encourage your child to start reading

Six easy tips to encourage your child to start reading

It can feel impossible to get your child to trade a screen for a book and get reading While there is an abundance of information out there, it can feel overwhelming when you’re being bombarded with different methods and advice. On top of this, there’s the issue of being a busy parent; between life and […]

2 years ago

Tips to get your child reading this World Book Day

Tips to get your child reading this World Book Day

World Book Day takes place on Thursday 7th March and it’s the perfect time to get your little one reading Yet we all know just how difficult it can be to get your child to sit down with a book let alone have it be fun. Thankfully, Ciara McGlade, Enable Ireland Speech and Language Therapist is sharing her expertise on […]

2 years ago

World Book Day set to take place this March

World Book Day set to take place this March

World Book Day is a great way to encourage children to read World Book Day is set to take place in Ireland this March. The annual celebration is a wonderful way to get your kids reading more than ever. On March 7th, the public will be invited to celebrate World Book Day. Reading for pleasure […]

2 years ago

National Open the Magic Day: Ideas on how to mark it with your children

National Open the Magic Day: Ideas on how to mark it with your children

Find your magic today! Today (September 25th) is National ‘Open the Magic’ Day, which celebrates read-alouds, picture books, the love of reading, and students who struggle to find their reading voice. Teachers, parents, and guardians worldwide can take part in the day by reading a picture book (or multiple) in order to ‘Open the Magic’. […]

3 years ago