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June 18, 2026 • 5 min read

Make Father’s Day about stories, not just socks

Make Father's Day special with reading. Book gift ideas, stories about dads, and ways to build reading traditions with the father figures in your child's life.

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June 15, 2026 • 6 min read

What is a reading age — and how is it measured?

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June 11, 2026 • 7 min read

Reading levels in UK primary schools: what to expect by year group

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June 8, 2026 • 6 min read

Bug Club reading levels explained: a parent’s guide

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June 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Oxford Reading Tree levels explained: a parent’s guide

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June 1, 2026 • 9 min read

How to keep reading momentum going during the summer term

Keep reading momentum strong during the busy summer term. Practical strategies to maintain progress and make reading feel fun, not another chore.

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May 28, 2026 • 5 min read

Learning to read games: fun ideas for home that actually help

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May 25, 2026 • 6 min read

Making the most of the May half-term holidays: reading activities for children

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May 21, 2026 • 7 min read

Language development in early childhood: what to expect and how to help

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May 18, 2026 • 10 min read

Year 1 phonics screening check: 2027 parent guide

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May 12, 2026 • 7 min read

How to teach kids phonics: a practical guide for parents

Learning to read: a practical, stage-by-stage guide for parents — from first sounds and phonics through to confident, fluent reading.

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