It's MEET ME MONDAY, so today I'd like to talk about a comic strip that I loved as a kid (and whose protagonist, ironically, doesn't like Mondays). I was obsessed with 'Garfield' and I would trawl through charity shops to find the next book in the series to enjoy.
As it's World Poetry Day today, I thought I'd share a poem I wrote when I was 10 years old! I was always a happy child, I promise! 🤣
Whether you're a home-school veteran or just while the schools are closed, make it a success with these top tips.
Taking full advantage of the beautiful Indian Summer, I decided to visit Cissbury Ring at Worthing. It's one of the biggest hillforts in Europe, but I mostly enjoyed the wild ponies roaming the land.
It's been a while since I've seen a donkey in real life. I'm going to say it... it's been donkeys years! *Bad Pun Alert*
Whilst my students might initially struggle with writing, they have a whole range of other skills that can come together to enhance their learning.
You might have noticed that your child has lots of brilliant ideas but finds it difficult to start writing. In this case, your child could benefit from a tutor that will share a good selection of stories to inspire their plan, and give them time to draw their ideas (this is a great stepping stone from their thoughts to their writing). ...
Tutoring shouldn't feel like school. It should be a fun way to boost your child's skills with games and activities that put them at the heart of the lesson. When they're enjoying the learning and feel like they're making progress, your child's confidence will grow before they know it. The hardest part for them will be having to put their...
I saw him wincing as he wrote his first line of ideas. "Does it hurt when you write?" I asked. "Of course," Sam replied. He believed that handwriting was a painful activity they made you do at school.
