Teaching phonics is a method that helps children to decode words by sounds. As part of the system, words are broken down into the smallest form of sound from the word itself. These parts are known as ‘phonemes’ deriving from the Greek word “phonema”, which translates...
Teaching maths is one of the most fulfilling jobs of a primary school teacher, but there are a few skills needed to be a great maths teacher. Basic maths skills are used throughout our lifetimes. Every day we compute sums, whether it’s the difference between the cost...
Are you new to teaching phonics, or are you a seasoned campaigner just looking for fresh ideas and new ways to engage pupils in your class? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. In this piece, we’ll give you a collection of the best ways to teach phonics no...
Lynn McCann Author Lynn McCann is the author of “Supporting children with ASC in primary schools”, “Supporting students with ASC in secondary schools”’ and “Stories that Explain” (a book of social stories) all published by LDA. You can find out more about the subject...
The teacher’s classroom should be a beacon of inspiration. Stirring emotions of creativity, motivation and exhilaration, it’s our job to make a culture of educational excellence leap from the four walls of the classroom. One way we can do just that is by...
