There is probably no trickier part of early phonics than teaching children how to rhyme! Some children just get it straight away, and other take literally years, and can often read fluently before...

Teaching children to count by 2s is a multi-step process. I have split it into three main phases, how to start, how to develop the skill, and how to practise it once children have mastered the...

Counting by 10s is a really important skill in life. To teach children this skill in the fastest and most effective way, it is wise to go through three phases. Put simply, start with the easiest...

The game of charades is one of the classics of parties, celebrations, and even education. But the standard rules are just a starting point. With a few twists, this game can be changed into so many...

Rhyming is a very hard concept, and a lot of children take a long time to understand it. In ten years of teaching young children, I have seen many children learn to read fluently, and still not be...

Children love to move about! You’ve probably noticed this – but how do you link this to being mindful? Mindfulness activities have huge benefits for children. It relaxes them, calms them down,...