info357754Nov 9, 20212 min readWhat is Phonics all about?Phonics is a systematic way of teaching children to read simple words. It is very different to how I remember being taught at school but...
info357754Nov 9, 20212 min readPhonics Jargon BusterWhen talking about phonics, teachers use quite technical terms with the children and, perhaps surprisingly, children pick these up well....
info357754Nov 4, 20213 min readThe benefits of colour playWhy do we focus on colours, shapes and patterns with little ones? Look out of your window... What do you see? Could you describe the car...
info357754Nov 4, 20213 min readHow can we prepare our children for starting school?Have you got a little one due to start school in September? How are you feeling about the prospect? I am sure there are many of you with...
info357754Nov 4, 20213 min readIs my child physically ready to write?Many parents have contacted me recently asking whether they should be encouraging their child to write yet. Without knowing the child...