To celebrate International Women's Day, I introduced my KS3 learners to the brilliance of Maya Angelou. They were inspired to write their own poems, thanking a special woman in their lives.
My Year 5 students and I have been getting creative and crafting our own rap songs. We've been inspired by the incredible MC Grammar! 🎤
I hope you had a great Pancake Day, here's how mine went... 🤣
I had an idea at Christmas. I would find a way that students can look back and see their achievements and progress.
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!
Whilst my students might initially struggle with writing, they have a whole range of other skills that can come together to enhance their learning.
Tutoring shouldn't be 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...
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). ...
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.
