Teachers Advice

• SEN or special educational needs

  This label can often frighten parents. DON'T let it! What does SEN mean? It just means that your child is not learning at the same rate as the average of the class. There could be many reasons for this. Maybe English is not your child's first language? Or maybe your child is a late developer or has had a lot to cope with in the last year.

   

  There are other more significant reasons for learning difficulties such as Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia or Dyslexia. If your child has bee...

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• Teaching Kids Science

  Always try to answer your child's questions. e.g. Why is the grass green or why is the sky blue?

  
  

  If you are not sure of the answer to a difficult question look it up together in a book or use the computer - an excellent source of information for all of us. Some science topics can be done at home such as 'Does it float?' Let your child find out using different objects around the house.

  
  
  

  Our worksheets cover of all these subjects and topics and are an excellent extra ...

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• Reading and Writing

  Reading and writing are two very important tools for gaining and distributing knowledge. Reading with your child is probably the most important. Make this a fun time with your child. Once a child can read you open up the doorway to their education. Make sure there are plenty of reading materials in the house and encourage your child to read independently. Take it in turns to read a line and praise your child for his/her efforts.

  
  

  Learning to write and spell well at a young age wil...

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