Is it really possible to teach spelling, punctuation and grammar as a set of games? It can be argued that when children have an explicit knowledge of grammar, they will automatically become better writers. And yet that argument hasn’t been proven – or at least hasn’t been proven in all Read more…
… because it creates an emotional response. Did you manage to join Catherine Cantin and Joe Dale with their webinar on Singing and Dancing in the Primary MFL Classroom? If you were unable to make it, don’t worry. You can watch it on Joe Dale’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfbjg9wuzLM In an Read more…
There is still time to sign up for this webinar. It is bound to keep you on your toes! Led by Joe Dale and Catherine Cantin, it is FREE to attend. Here is the link to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singing-and-dancing-in-the-primary-mfl-classroom-tickets-198262567677 Rate this: Share with: Like this: Like Loading…
Let’s face the music and dance! A live chat with Catherine about how to bring the primary MFL curriculum to life using songs and movement. Make sure you have plenty of space around you when you attend this webinar as we know you will not be able to resist joining Read more…
… because stories are a good starting point for learning a foreign language. We are delighted to say we have managed to interview Barbara Scanes, the author of Learn French with Luc et Sophie a story-based approach to learning a language. In the interview Barbara explains why including stories is Read more…
What is the single most effective way of teaching times tables? Efficiency in relation to learning the times tables is not a topic that is often discussed. And yet as with all education, some ways of learning times tables are a lot more efficient than others. Of course, with learning, efficiency Read more…
What are the most effective ways of meeting the multiple challenges very intelligent children can face? Of one thing there is no doubt: the journey from being a very bright child to becoming a well-rounded, well-adjusted and sociable very bright adult, is not without its challenges. Because although many children Read more…
After 545 years we have decided to cut the prices of our printed editions: dramatically Which is not to say that we have been in business for 545 years. I mean, it may seem that way sometimes, but I am sure that’s not right. 545 years in fact takes us Read more…
It’s often said that the successful adults of tomorrow will be adept at thinking outside of the box. Why? For most tests and exams that pupils take between the ages of 7 and 17, outside the box thinking is not much help. What is needed is the knowledge that 6 Read more…
What is the most effective way of encouraging all children to explore and experiment with creative writing? The aim is something that we can all aspire to: to make creative writing an enjoyable activity for all children. But how? Especially with KS2 children who proclaim that they hate writing and Read more…