Granny Smith's Diary

A new education blog every week! Watching my granddaughter grow, play and learn.

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Where to find me...

My blog: https://t.co/wsSbnbkP1c
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Facebook: https://t.co/WEo1tXxhyC
...and of course, here on Twitter!

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🌟New Blog: A rainy day activity for these soggy summer holidays: some simple ideas for ‘recycling’ #lego into new construction kits... ☔️🚀 #kidsactivities https://t.co/ZNkUjUwkPG

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🦀 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 https://t.co/o81Sc39usA

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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...

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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

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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

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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 https://t.co/pnWqR1yjqN

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Are you looking forward to @WorldBookDayUK? Here's a look at the fantastic resources available for this year's event: https://t.co/LRofwxEise #WorldBookDay2023

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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: https://t.co/9xhbCvBV2T

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#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 https://t.co/LRofwxEise

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📢 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.

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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
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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

https://t.co/i31jGgeZko

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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

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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...

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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

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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 https://t.co/kLca9Rqhv6

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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 https://t.co/r0GufImNP3 #education

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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'!

https://t.co/Fjzn066LXQ

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The #rekenrek is an increasingly popular #mathematics tool in schools, but why is this simple device so helpful to early years arithmetic? #Arithmetic #education
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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 https://t.co/RZFxS3ZeZW