Kindergarten5 minLearn to read at lastWith the transition to primary school, there are many new skills on the curriculum. One of them is reading. What parents should know.
Career choice1 min«I owe my current job to my teacher»Melina Bossart is training to become an EFZ bookseller. How it came about and what she particularly loves about her job.
Family11 minThe best books for children and young peopleWhich stories and books are suitable for which age? We have put together a selection for you.
Columns3 minWhy you should read to your childMikael Krogerus talks about his enjoyment of reading aloud, what it does for him and his children and why parents are tricking themselves in the process.
Columns6 minWe should read to our children for as long as possibleWhen children can read for themselves, we usually stop reading to them. Even teenagers benefit from these often intimate moments.
Education2 min«Reading should be enjoyable, not a compulsory exercise»Reading expert Christine Roth reveals how to get children excited about reading and what parents should avoid when it comes to holiday reading.
Family5 min«Reading aloud shows children that learning to read is worthwhile»Reading expert Sara Grunauer emphasises the many positive effects of reading aloud - even for a primary school child.
Education13 min«If we parents play learning police, we won't achieve anything»Stress and grades demotivate many children and prevent them from learning, says developmental psychologist Moritz Daum in this month's interview.
Columns4 minWhat to do if the child doesn't want to read books?These and seven other questions are answered in the chapter "Reading and media" in the dossier "100 questions - 100 answers on the subject of media".
Columns2 minDo digital services improve reading skills?These and three other questions are answered in the chapter "Education and media" in the dossier "100 questions - 100 answers on the topic of media".
Family2 min«Those who are read to have better starting opportunities»3 questions for Franziska Baetcke, Director of the Bibliomedia Foundation, about the Buchstart programme and the importance of reading aloud.
Family7 minFour eyes see better than two: team teaching with special needs teachersThe different learning rhythms of children in a class can be accommodated by teachers trained in special education.
Development10 minThrough the crisis with booksStories are more than just good entertainment for children, they can be healing. The right books help to make developmental steps easier to take.
Family3 minPlay ideas and books for kindergarten childrenIs your child already interested in learning reading and maths in kindergarten? Then you will find exciting book tips and game ideas here.
Family5 minSimply read aloud!Do you want your child to be able to concentrate better and learn to read and write more easily? Then read to them. Just a quarter of an hour a day works wonders
Family2 minEverything will be fine at some pointThe last few weeks have shown that the world can suddenly turn upside down. This calls for feel-good stories that reassure everyone: it will pass!
Family3 min«Please never stop reading aloud!»In keeping with Swiss Read Aloud Day on 27 May: Three questions for Barbara Jakob about the importance of reading aloud.
Family7 minOur book tips for reading aloudReading aloud and reading for yourself are fundamental for child development and family bonding. We present our favourite books.
Family17 min20 book gift ideas for the whole familyBook tips for Christmas 2019 for children and adults from the editorial team of the Swiss parents' magazine Fritz+Fränzi.
Development5 minDyslexia: support already necessary in kindergartenWith the help of brain scans, neuroscientist John Gabrieli is investigating what distinguishes children with a reading and spelling disorder from others.
Family9 minIs writing by hand neglected at school?What learning basic handwriting and writing by hand have to do with brain performance and learning success. With tips for playful writing practice at home.
Family7 minHow boys in particular can enjoy reading moreThe "moving stories" project was originally primarily intended to promote the reading skills of boys. But girls also benefit from it.
Family16 minOur favourite children's books to read aloudReading aloud strengthens the bond between children and parents, promotes language and reading development and is fun for young and old alike. Here are our favourite books:
Media7 minRead and let readListening to music, watching TV and reading books. These are the favourite media activities of children of primary school age. Books have not lost any of their importance.
