Over the last couple of months I’ve been highlighting recommended resources for supporting children with dyslexia and dyscalculia. This month I’m looking at games that are helpful for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). Once again, I’ve been very fortunate to be able to try out […]
The October half term holidays are upon us (for most areas of the U.K.) and if you’re stuck for ideas of what you can do with the children for the rest of this week, without spending lots of money…here’s my top ten activities you can do with the […]
A couple of weeks go I wrote a post highlighting my recommended resources for parents and teachers supporting children with dyslexia. Due to its popularity, I decided to write a similar blog post but this time focus on numeracy resources that can help children with dyscalculia. Once again, […]
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I’m often asked for recommended resources for parents and teachers to support children with a specific SEND. So this week I wanted to focus on which resources/games I’ve used and would recommend for children with dyslexia. I’ve been very fortunate to be able to try out some of […]
It’s not often that you come away from a conversation with someone having gained a whole new perspective on something. But this is exactly what happened to me the other week when I met Nick White for a coffee on Zoom. Nick is Managing Director and Founder of […]
Contraction apostrophes are an area of English lessons that lots of children find difficult. It can also be a little dry to learn about! So how can you make it fun? Firstly what are contraction apostrophes? Contraction apostrophes are the ones we use when we shorten words. For […]
It’s the RSPB Big School Bird Watch- so if you’re looking for some activities to help support learning (or just a love of!) birds for children and young people, then have a go at this! What do you need? Magazine Scissors Glue Stick Bird Templates (Download my free, […]
This is a guest blog post, written by Pentagon Play Is it just us?! The first time we heard the phrase ‘heavy work activities,’ we conjured up all sorts of images – from trying to lift a ten-tonne dumbbell with grimacing teeth and a bright red face, to […]
I’ve been getting a few messages and emails asking if it’s possible to buy a signed copy of my book ‘100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play’ for themselves and for gifts for teachers, friends and family. The answer is now….YES! I’ve just launched my ‘special edition’* […]
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