How to support your child in their home learning

Learning at home is a great way for your child to keep on top of what they’ve been learning at school. Plus, it can be great fun! Below are our top ten tips for encouraging your child in their learning and creating productive work routines in your home. 1. Little and often gets results When […]

Top 7 literature festivals for young book lovers

Literature festivals are a fantastic way to bring the joys of reading to life. Not only are they a dream come true for bookworms, but they’re also a great opportunity to introduce more reluctant readers to the joys of reading! Below are some of the most interesting literature festivals, fairs and events taking place throughout […]

Top 8 educational days out for the family (2019-20)

Whether it’s listening to your favourite author or squelching in slime, nothing brings learning to life quite like an educational day out! Below are 8 of the most exciting educational events taking place across the UK throughout this academic year. Don’t forget to make a note of them in your family journal. Summer of Space, […]

How to encourage a reluctant reader

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss Being a good reader and having a love of reading are key factors in academic achievement and life-long success, which is something we all want for our children. So, what should […]

Updates to the Teacher Dashboard

You’ve spoken and we’ve listened. We’re thrilled to reveal some very exciting updates to the Teacher Dashboard! 1. View progress Improved visualisation across all our Doodle apps lets you easily track progress and quickly see how a child’s Doodle Age has changed over time.  Within the Progress area of the Dashboard, a bar shows an increase […]

Updates to the Parent Dashboard

We have recently unveiled some exciting updates to the Parent Dashboard, making it easier than ever to track your child’s progress. Find out more below! 1. View progress Within the Progress area of the Dashboard, a blue bar shows an increase in the Doodle Age, and if clicked on, you can view their progress comparison […]

The Importance of Being Earnest (about children’s literature!)

The desire to win a Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, eagerly awaiting your letter for Hogwarts, checking rabbit holes very carefully for Mad Hatters and lost girls… These are all magical experiences that many young fiction readers have enjoyed, but there are so many more benefits to reading than just finding great pleasure […]

Science and fiction: a book for every science topic

We love it when a topic ignites a spark of curiosity in children and when they want to find out everything they can about it. Luckily, there are lots of fiction titles which cover every topic you could ever want!  With this in mind, we’ve taken all of the core science topics children cover in […]

Top 10 education accounts to follow on Twitter

Twitter isn’t just about selfies and hashtags — it’s also a great space for teachers and educators to come together and share their ideas!  With an ever-increasing community of educators from all around the globe, social media makes it easier than ever before to discover the latest news, advice and resources, making it a fantastic […]

Top 10 books about starting school

It’s easy to see why the thought of starting school can be a little overwhelming! Below are some of our favourite books to help reassure your child ahead of the big day, which you can read to your child in the weeks running up to the start of term.  1. ‘I am Too Absolutely Small […]

We answer Twitter’s top 5 NQT questions

Before starting my NQT year, I certainly remember my head being filled with questions and feeling that they were too silly to ask anyone about. What should I teach on the first day? Will I be able to achieve a work-life balance? Do I need to bring my own mug? So here are five NQT […]