Revision and revision techniques…
Is your son or daughter stressed about their GCSEs or their end of term mock exams? Are you worried they may not actually know how to revise? I am used [ . . . ]
Category: Education
Make it a priority to read to your child (the earlier the better)
I am a fan of children reading – that is no secret. I am also a fan of parents reading to their children. New research is proving me right. There [ . . . ]
How can you support your dyslexic child?
Is your child struggling to read? Do you suspect that your child might be dyslexic because he/she is a reluctant reader? Are you wondering what you can do to support [ . . . ]
More thoughts on the SATs – are they the best or worst thing for our children? (Part 2)
Welcome back…continuing from the Part 1 post on Saturday… …Sir Ken Robinson has suggested home schooling as a way to avoid the test-oriented culture of schooling. The Let the Kids [ . . . ]
More thoughts on the SATs – are they the best or worst thing for our children? (Part 1)
It’s that time of the year again and teachers, children and parents across the country are gearing up for the high stakes Standard Assessment Tests or SATs. These tests were [ . . . ]
A typical session in one of Elisa’s Tutorial School children’s writing workshops
Creative writing is one of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of learning. It is not just important because it is a part of the curriculum but because research shows [ . . . ]
The Frankie Books by Elisa Gianoncelli
J.K. Rowling said: I have a real issue with anyone trying to protect children from their own imaginations. I agree with her wholeheartedly. This is not just because I am [ . . . ]
Spelling…it doesn’t have to be a chore…Post 3
In this last part of this mini series on spelling I’m going to share with you one of the most commonly used and exercised methods to learn correct spelling of [ . . . ]
More Maths for Everyone
Everyone falls into one of two categories when it comes to Maths – you either love it or hate…there never seems to be an in-between! However, if you really don’t [ . . . ]
Me you and the Air and the ABC books
One of the toughest things parents and teachers face is getting children to read, especially when they are young reluctant readers. I know a lot about this particular issue, as [ . . . ]
Easter Revision classes…key to exam success
For many students studying for their GCSEs this year, the Easter holidays represent one of the last chances they have to cram in some focused, uninterrupted revision before their exams. [ . . . ]
Spelling…it doesn’t have to be a chore…Post 2
Welcome back to my mini blog post series on spellings. In this second post I’m going to be sharing some ideas on how to improve the spelling skills of your [ . . . ]
Spelling…it doesn’t have to be a chore…Post 1
Every child I know, in every school, comes home with a weekly list of words to learn the spelling of. I did it at school, my son did it at [ . . . ]
The story of Alice in Wonderland…
Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles L. Dodgson, author of the children’s classics “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking-Glass.” The story was written in 1865 and [ . . . ]
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
I remember reading this as a young girl and marvelling at how independent and unafraid Mary Lennox, the main character of the book was. Not only was she determined and [ . . . ]
The UK education system is failing children with special educational needs
A recent survey has found that there has been a 57% increase in children with special educational needs being home-schooled. The reasons for this are manifold: too few places in [ . . . ]
Blue Peter – best children’s show ever!
I remember rushing home from school, grabbing a snack and sitting in front of the television ready for Blue Peter with my younger brother. It was the highlight of our [ . . . ]
Will your child benefit from tutoring?
Hello again everyone. Hope 2018 has been good for you and your family so far. If you caught my last post, on how to make this the best year for [ . . . ]
Exams don’t have to be stressful!
Nobody likes exams because quite simply nobody likes to be put on the spot or put in a situation in which there is a chance of failure. But exams don’t [ . . . ]
Making the most of Parent Consultations
I’m a mother of one son and remember Parent’s Evenings as one of those formal occasions I would look forward to; meeting my son’s teacher, discussing his work and behaviour, [ . . . ]