Education
There will be times when you want to know a bit more about the education of your grandchild, whether this is because you are helping them with homework, or that you want to be updated on the latest buzz-words. This section is here to help.
What is the Montessori approach?
The Montessori movement was inspired by Dr Maria Montessori in the early 1900s. She was [...]
Read more ›
First aid for baby & child
Created by Lisa on 10/04/12As all grandparents will know, there is no better cure for little bumps and grazes [...]
A guide to your grandchild’s tests and exams
Created by Lisa on 27/03/12Grandparents say that understanding how their grandchildren are being assessed at school is very important. [...]
Your grandchild’s developmental milestones
Created by Lisa on 09/03/12There is a wide range of normal development, each child having relative strengths and weaknesses [...]
When things go wrong at school
Created by Verity on 27/01/12‘She’s being threatened with exclusion. She never seems to go to school, or when she [...]
Reading Chest Review
Created by Verity on 06/12/11When children begin to read, the books usually have only a few words on a [...]
Is your grandchild Gifted & Talented?
Created by Verity on 24/11/11Whatever does this mean? Like many other grannies I am constantly amazed and proud of [...]
Fun with phonics – really!
Created by Verity on 18/10/11There will be a lot of grannies whose little ones are starting school, and others [...]
History heroes – a good old-fashioned game of knowledge!
Created by Jane on 13/10/11How well do you know your monarchs? This is a super game which comes [...]
Helping a child with language difficulties settle into school
Created by Elizabeth on 11/10/11At this time of year helping your young grandchild settle into school can be quite [...]
