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How Can Your Child Self-Assess Their Writing?
This is the dream! To teach your child to be able to check their writing, and know which skills they need to use or identify in their...
Natalie
Nov 15, 20205 min read
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The Art Of Preparing For An Exam
As we are approaching another exam season, especially with the mocks in the UK. We must remind our young people what they need to...
Natalie
Nov 8, 20205 min read
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How to write as good as J K Rowling
This might startle your child, and they might think it is simply impossible to write as good as the prolific writer, J K Rowling. But you...
Natalie
Nov 1, 20205 min read
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How to create an engaging story
It is always a mind field for a writer when they need to plan a plot to a story. So if it is like this for a writer, how do you think...
Natalie
Oct 25, 20204 min read
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What does reading books for fun really mean?
If you have seen my other blog posts, we have had quite a journey so far: - Why is your child afraid of literacy? - Using wow words the...
Natalie
Oct 18, 20205 min read
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How Can Your Child Tackle Reading Comprehension?
So your child has found a book they like, they are reading consistently and they can build up their vocabulary for their...
Natalie
Oct 11, 20205 min read
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How can your child explore different authors and genres?
If you have read my previous blog posts, I have talked about the process of picking a book for your child, and the steps they need to...
Natalie
Oct 4, 20203 min read
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How can your child create an effective word bank?
You can tell your child till you're blue in the face, "You have to build a word bank. Just start picking out words and writing a list in...
Natalie
Sep 27, 20204 min read
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How can your child memorise words quicker
As human beings, we take words for granted, and because your child is so engrossed with technology, it can tell them in a second the...
Natalie
Sep 20, 20207 min read
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How can reading build up your child's vocabulary?
Reading is a fundamental skill that many of us take for granted sometimes. Especially if your child doesn't like reading. This can cause...
Natalie
Sep 13, 20204 min read
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What type of learner is your child?
Now you may think, does it matter what type of learner my child is? But knowing that one small thing can become a complete game-changer....
Natalie
Sep 6, 20204 min read
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What do English and Maths have in common?
Now you may have a child that prefers English than Maths and it is very rear I have met someone that was strong or loved both subjects at...
Natalie
Aug 31, 20203 min read
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How To Get Your Child To Read More
Now, we all know when your teenager doesn't have the motivation to do something. It is hard to convince them otherwise. Whether it is...
Natalie
Aug 24, 20207 min read
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Using 'Wow Words' the Right Way
You may think 'wow words' is a very basic and simple way to say 'ambitious vocabulary'. But you need to 'Keep It Simple' wherever you...
Natalie
Aug 17, 20205 min read
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Why is your child afraid of literacy?
Fear is the most powerful tool that is used to control or hinder our progress if we are not careful. As a parent/carer, we need to let...
Natalie
Aug 10, 20206 min read
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