Of all the skills to learn in life, one of the most important is learning to listen. This underpins all areas of the curriculum. However, it is easier said than done. We have all seen...

You might have heard about rhythm sticks, and possibly rhythm sticks activities, but you’re not really sure what they are. Is so, then you’ve come to the right place. Rhythm sticks are...

‘Tricky’ words are not tricky because they are hard! That’s the most important thing to understand. Many children are put off them because they think they are difficult, as well as...

If you’re concerned that a child is writing their name backwards, please be reassured that in the majority of cases this is a common, even arguably normal occurrence. Also, it is something a...

Partners games are exactly what they sound – a game that a child plays with a partner. Just two children can play them, or they can be played by a whole class split up into...

Learning to write is a huge process that takes many years. There are distinct stages that children go through, and there are many strategies to help them on the way. One of the best of these...