Milestones

Milestones: Baby to 3 Milestones: Age 3-5
Milestones: Age 5-7 Milestones: Age 7-11
These milestones give you an idea of how your child’s communication skills might develop from birth to age 11.

Free digital stories from Magic Town

A new site Magic Town has animated and interactive books, puzzles and games to look at with your children, along with more than 20 free stories.

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Activity booklet for families getting ready for school

Is your child starting school soon? This booklet is packed with ideas and activities to do at home to help your child develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills.

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Top thriller author James Patterson says you should let your children see you reading and set a good example for them.  Click here to find out more top tips for encouraging reading.

Have a Reading Adventure with Little Chef

We have teamed up with Little Chef to take you on a Reading Adventure when you visit their restaurants.

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Fun stuff to do together

Humpty Dumpty Charlie and Lola
Where's Wally Sarah Jane Adventures
Whether you have a newborn, a preschooler or a primary age child, there are lots of fun ways you can help them develop.

Tips for reading bedtime stories

Watch children’s author Michael Rosen’s top tips for making bedtime stories fun.

They're free to join and offer more than just books these days. Most local libraries offer CD and DVD rentals, rhyme time for babies, and storytime for children of all ages.

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