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Learning Science4 min read
Why Game-Based Learning Works for Children Aged 5–13
Research shows that children learn up to 40% faster when content is delivered through play. Here's the science behind Sodafom's approach.
1 August 2026Read more
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Practical advice on supporting your child's maths, spelling, and reading — from the Sodafom team.
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Parent Tips5 min read
5 Ways to Support Your Child's Maths at Home (Ages 5–7)
The early years of maths are all about building number sense. Here are five practical, fun activities you can do at home to give your child a head start.
8 August 2026Read more
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Parent Tips5 min read
How to Help Your Primary School Child Improve Their Spelling
Spelling is one of the most common areas where children fall behind — but it's also one of the easiest to improve with the right approach at home.
15 August 2026Read more
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Learning Science5 min read
Easy Science Experiments for Primary School Children (No Lab Required)
You don't need a laboratory to spark a love of science. These five simple experiments use everyday household items and cover real KS1 and KS2 science objectives.
18 August 2026Read more
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Parent Tips6 min read
How to Boost Reading Comprehension for Children Aged 8–13
Reading the words is only half the battle. True comprehension — understanding, inferring, and evaluating — is a skill that needs to be taught. Here's how.
19 August 2026Read more
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Learning Science4 min read
Why 10 Minutes a Day Beats 2 Hours on Sunday
The science of learning is clear: short, daily practice is dramatically more effective than long, infrequent sessions. Here's why — and how Sodafom's Daily Challenge is built around this principle.
20 August 2026Read more
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Learning Science5 min read
Do Badges and Rewards Actually Motivate Children to Learn?
Gamification in education is sometimes dismissed as gimmicky — but the research tells a more nuanced story. Here's what the evidence says about using rewards to build learning habits.
21 August 2026Read more
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Parent Tips5 min read
Screen Time: When Is It Educational and When Is It Just Passive?
Not all screen time is equal. Here's a practical guide for parents on how to tell the difference — and how to make the most of the time your child spends on a device.
22 August 2026Read more
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Parent Tips6 min read
Times Tables: The Most Effective Ways to Help Your Child Master Them
Times tables are the foundation of almost all secondary school maths. Here's what actually works — and what doesn't — based on the latest research.
23 August 2026Read more
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