Trying to grow a love of reading in your child
Some children love reading. They can't get enough of it. Then for others, let's just say it's a different story. For those families it will probably always be a battle to some extent, but maybe we can help you to make it a little less painful...
3 games to help prepare for the weekly spelling test
By: Dawn Strachan Published on: 16/09/2024Once again that crumpled piece of paper is reluctantly pulled out from the bottom of the school bag displaying the list of spellings needed to be learned. Everyone knows the grief this is going to create, but you know it has to be done... How are 3 suggested games to help diminish the pain a little...
How can we make spelling fun? Games that we have used
By: Dawn Strachan Published on: 04/09/2024For some spelling comes easily. For others it feels like you are trying to push water up a mountain. Over the past decade (and beyond) we have used a range of games to support spellings. I hope you find these ideas useful to try at home
Using games to support a child's learning
By: Dawn Strachan Published on: 29/08/2024I think it's time to do some proper learning now. A phrase a parent put to me a few years back, here is how we justify using games in our lessons
