As a tutor I work with a few children who have had recently been diagnosed with dyslexia. Often it is the parent’s who struggle more than the child. They wonder if or how to tell the child, what it means for their future and sometimes even what they have done wrong. The simple answer isContinue reading “Dyslexia”
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Outdoor Learning Ideas
In my weekly update last week I mentioned outdoor learning. Today I thought I would share some of my favourite activities, across the curriculum, that are easy and quick to do! Some of these have come from Pinterest, some from CPD courses and some from my own warped mind. My philosophy here is that outdoor learningContinue reading “Outdoor Learning Ideas”
Why I Switched to Supply Teaching
This time last year I was nervous. I had been a teacher a long time, yes, I had tried to leave the classroom once before but only lasted 6 months until I ran back to it, missing the children and the camaraderie amongst the staff. But I was looking to leave the school I wasContinue reading “Why I Switched to Supply Teaching”
Learning Websites
I am often asked by parents which web sites they should steer this children towards. Children often do not realise the amount of learning they are doing whilst playing online and how much it can improve their reading skills. There is a myriad of sites out there and it is hard to know which sitesContinue reading “Learning Websites”
The Importance of Music Education
Earlier this week I wrote about 2 music lessons I delivered in the outdoors. We explored notation and the reasons why we might want to visually record a composition. We also explored a range of musical terms and finally, we created short musical compositions. Whilst the lessons met the desired outcomes, I know that aContinue reading “The Importance of Music Education”
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