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...
Vocabulary is one place where we never stop learning. Interacting with the world, speaking to people and enjoying new experiences often brings new words that broaden our vocabulary. While children will pick up the majority of their vocabulary implicitly from their...
Teaching creative writing to kids can be one of the most rewarding parts of teaching the English curriculum. But with so many statutory requirements to hit in a portfolio of writing, it can be difficult to capture truly creative writing as well as instil enthusiasm...
Sabrina - Play of the Wild Author Sabrina is a mother and teacher who is passionate about providing children with opportunities to learn outside of the classroom, and enjoys teaching children how to garden and to discover and enjoy the wonders of nature. She founded...
All Hallow’s Eve is fast approaching and it’s time for some spooktacular Halloween activities in the classroom! Halloween is a great chance to mix things up and get festive with some fun and exciting, spooky lessons. From Halloween arts and crafts ideas to ways to...
