I had an idea at Christmas. I would find a way that students can look back and see their achievements and progress.
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Have you heard of a Billy Baker, Grammer zow, Parson's pig, or Cheese log?
I'm creating some fun and festive writing activities today. I love that dabbing snowman!
My jokes might induce groans rather than chuckles but I love laughter in our lessons! It makes my students feel more relaxed; they enjoy the lessons more; and most of all, it's been proven to bolster their memory and recall. How great is that?
I've always loved coming up with creative ideas, but I've not always had the confidence to share them. So what changed?
Yesterday, one of my lizard-loving learners (who "hates school") had tonnes of fun with poetry. We planned a poem based on Brian Moses' energetic 'Walking with my Iguana', and he almost didn't realise he was learning all about adverbs and adjectives along the way! 🦎
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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.
