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Learning to tell the time is an important life skill and it is a good way to promote self esteem & confidence. Many children struggle learning to tell the time, especially on an analogue clock. That doesn’t have to be the case, though.

You can make the process fun and easy by sticking to these three easy steps!

There are very few things (if any) more important for a child’s development than sleep. Sleep is essential for growth, brain health and overall wellbeing.

Poor sleep, or lack of sleep entirely, can be one of the biggest contributors leading to a child under achieving or struggling to reach their educational goals and developmental milestones.

So what can we do?

Ever heard of the term 'Sensory Safe Space'? If you haven't, we're here to shed some light on 

what we believe can be a life line for those with sensory disorders.

Find out what we mean by 'sensory safe' and how we can prepare to host someone with sensory challenges.

Whether we like it or not, screens are here to stay. Technology is vital for staying connected, but what we can do is learn to manage screen time responsibly.

Games are an ideal solution. There are so many great, screen-free games to keep children entertained that are just as easy to pop in the bag or car, here's some of our Starfish favourites!

Face masks. A hot topic. And one that could be with us for some time yet. These are strange times for us as adults. Imagine what it is like for our children. We are all trying to find ways to live and function in what is the 'new normal'.

Here at Starfish, we often say synthetic phonics is the bread & butter of our reading program.

Phonics is the Bread, blending is the Butter.