Getting children to sit still for more than five minutes is a challenge in itself! So how on earth can we motivate kids to sit, think and then write an entire story that makes sense? On top of that, how do we know if what they’ve written is any good? And then there’s the question of how can we get them to improve their skills with creative writing?
One of the most confusing aspects of reading and comprehension is the measurement of the reading age itself. We hear all the time about the importance of reading in the pursuit of academic success. So what does it actually mean?
We often think how fast we learn or perform something represents how smart we are. ‘If your brain is soaking in material quickly, you’re intelligent’ is a common assumption. It is also a real misconception and could not be further from the truth!
Failing to Plan…is Planning to Fail. Or put another way, ’Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.’ This old adage rings true for almost everyone and although preparation is the key to success – many of us fail to put it into good practice.
Students are expected to memorise a ridiculous amount of information to regurgitate in an exam environment. Even though this method has been used for decades, it has been proved largely ineffective
As caring, sharing parents, it is understandable that we sometimes wish to shield children from the unpleasant feelings associated with getting things wrong. However, research shows that learning is actually enhanced when students are encouraged to make mistakes!
Parents often think that if their child works in a group, they are more prone to distraction. In contrast, it has been proven that if your child works with peers, they are actually more likely to concentrate on their work!
Reasoning is hard cognitive work. It’s what allows you to understand that if A is greater than B and B is greater than C, then A is greater than C. It lets you fill in the blank: a link is to a chain as a _____ is to a bouquet. Reasoning improves as children mature and these skills are certainly required in the working world later on.
We cannot stress enough just how important it is for your child to be reading quality titles as much as possible. There are clear reasons why this is one of the most crucial aspects of your child’s education – and future in general…