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Introducing Yunbaoit: Visual Timers That Help You Master Time and Focus

Introducing Yunbaoit: Visual Timers That Help You Master Time and Focus

We’re excited to welcome Yunbaoit to Temple Lodge, a brand that’s transforming how we manage time, one colourful countdown at a time. Whether you're a parent helping your child stay on task, a teacher supporting classroom routines, or someone simply trying to bring more structure to your day, Yunbaoit's visual…

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What Is Base Ten in Maths – And How Can It Help Your Child Learn?

What Is Base Ten in Maths – And How Can It Help Your Child Learn?

Understanding the base ten number system is one of the most fundamental concepts in early mathematics. Also known as the decimal system, it’s the way we represent numbers using digits from 0 to 9. Each place in a number has a value ten times greater than the one before it…

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How Coloured Overlays Can Support Children with Dyslexia, ADHD, Irlen Syndrome, and Visual Stress

How Coloured Overlays Can Support Children with Dyslexia, ADHD, Irlen Syndrome, and Visual Stress

For parents and teachers, supporting a child who struggles with reading can be a challenge. Many children with dyslexia, ADHD, Irlen Syndrome, or visual stress experience discomfort, headaches, or difficulty focusing when reading. One simple yet effective tool that can help is coloured overlays—transparent tinted sheets placed over text to…

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7 Fun and Educational Activities to Boost Math Skills with Maths Cubes

7 Fun and Educational Activities to Boost Math Skills with Maths Cubes

Here are some fun and educational activities using maths cubes that children can do to improve their maths skills:Counting: Have your child count the cubes one by one, or in groups of 2, 5 or 10. This helps them with basic maths skills like addition, subtraction, and multiplication.Sorting: Encourage your child…

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The Importance of Clocks in the Classroom

The Importance of Clocks in the Classroom

As a student or teacher, you may have never given much thought to the clocks that hang on the walls of classrooms. However, these clocks serve an important purpose beyond just telling time. Clocks are essential tools for creating a productive and efficient learning environment. Here are some of the…

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Why Learning to Tell Time on Analogue Clocks is a Vital Life Skill for Children

Why Learning to Tell Time on Analogue Clocks is a Vital Life Skill for Children

As parents and educators, we all want to give our children the tools they need to succeed in life. One such tool is the ability to tell time accurately on an analogue clock. This may seem like a small thing, but teaching children how to tell time on an analogue…

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The Dynamic Tripod: Improving Children's Handwriting with Pencil Grips

The Dynamic Tripod: Improving Children's Handwriting with Pencil Grips

Are you or someone you know struggling with handwriting, particularly for children? If so, you might want to consider trying a pencil grip. In this blog post, we'll talk about what a pencil grip is and why it can be so beneficial for children's handwriting. So, what exactly is a pencil…

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