Month: December 2017

4 Christmas-themed Educational Websites

It’s finally the Christmas holidays and, with all of the Nativity plays performed and enjoyed, season’s greetings exchanged and perhaps one too many mince pies,…

Teaching & Learning: The Importance Of Review and Reflection

Well… there we have it …Michaelmas Term complete. 13 weeks of Teaching and Learning done. Question: do we just ‘tick’ this off or do we…

Tips for Effectively Giving Praise to Your Children

Motivating children and making them feel confident in their work by giving recognition and praise can have an array of benefits. It improves confidence, morale,…

Teaching & Learning: Simplicity

‘Embrace simplicity, desire little, put others first’ Chuang Tzu (Taoist Sage) The teaching profession likes to make things sound complicated. Government and policy writers, in…

6 Ways to Encourage Self-Motivation in Your Child

Becoming an effective and motivated learner takes practice, and some children will find it much easier than others. A child’s willingness to learn, dedication and…