The Difference between Spelling and Reading The difference between spelling and reading is in the processes required for each. It is a belief that if students know their sounds and letters spelling will be easy. This is a fallacy. Students can recite the sounds of the letters as they presented but may be unable to […]
Children with Problematic Behaviours Children with problematic behaviours are receiving focus over the last few years. These children are causing havoc in our classrooms and playgrounds. But are these children really problematic or just naughty. A group of teachers recently discussed this matter and all of those present told stories of the times they were […]
Scaling Up Excellence means improving with a plan that an organisation or group of people adheres to with some differences for localisation. I have been mesmerised by the concepts in this book and have been trying them at a whole class level. The examples in the book are compelling. When I think of the […]
I have a spelling secret, are you listening? But firstly, I am going to give you the background of what my secret will reveal at the end of this blog. Yes, it is something about spelling. I am passionate about spelling; I love teaching it, I love learning about it and I constantly find new […]
What happens if your child isn’t liking school? So often now I am hearing some sad stories of unhappy school children. What is happening? Is it the pressure on the teacher to achieve results and the impact of this on her stress levels and hence her patience in the classroom? Is it the lack of […]
Today I spent time with some friends at a lego display at the Ipswich Art Gallery. It was an amazing display as you can see from the photos. Children loved it and so did the dads and mums who accompanied them. But the most important observation was that the children were relaxed and enjoyed […]
All About Spelling Works !!! Over the last few years I have been using an excellent spelling resource that produces amazing results. That resource is All About Spelling. I am telling you about this program because I have noticed on different forums that parents and teachers have been concerned about the way some children are being taught spelling. This has […]
Screen Time By Raising Children Network. I have taken this article Raising Children.The credit for the article is presented at the end of the reading. Screen time is the time you spend each day using devices with screens, like TVs, video consoles, smartphones and tablets.There are benefits and risks to using these devices, so […]
What are Elementary Spelling Words? Elementary spelling words are basic words that children need to learn early so that they can achieve success and build confidence. Many common elementary spelling words contain silent consonants, irregular vowels, or other tricky spellings. Students often need a little extra practice reading, writing and spelling these words. We will leave the […]
Trips to National Parks Holiday fun for children doesn’t have to be an expensive, highly organised arrangement. It can be simple, inexpensive and enjoyable. Holidays are a time to unwind, relax and prepare for the following term. However, as parents we must continue NOT to be teachers but parents. And what do parents do so naturally […]
