Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
Long gone are the days of chalk and talk, five days a week. Knowledge acquisition is not just about being told; being shown is vital. Students must experience their learning through their senses. In order to keep up with the changing way in which we acquire knowledge tapping into visual learning is key and with
Sunday, May 12th, 2013
With 11 year olds taking new SATs this week in grammar, punctuation & spelling, the government has released a specimen paper. The new test is made up of a 45-minute grammar test and a separate 15-minute spelling...
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
The use of apps in education is an important area of innovation with many children getting access to their parent’s smartphones, tablets, and phablets. Many schools are also looking at how these devices can be used in...
Monday, April 15th, 2013
In recent decades comparison has been at the forefront of educational change. Since the creation of the league tables in 1992 schools have been ranked with the aim of helping contribute to education excellence. The stated aim...
Saturday, April 13th, 2013
Jez Alborough is the master of rhyme; his stories are always engaging and fun. Influences include A.A. Milne, Dr Seuss and one of my favourite rhymes – Albert and the Lion by Marriott Edgar. The coupling of...
Friday, April 5th, 2013
A cheeky story with fun characters, this was a real hit! Great contrast all the way through made for an engaging story. In a comforting fashion, the story started, with Mr Rabbit and Mr Mole drinking elderflower...
Friday, April 5th, 2013
Initially purchased to help with my son’s word and letter knowledge, I am ashamed to say that the two adults in our house played it more than he did! A row of 7 chickens line up with...
Friday, April 5th, 2013
Age range: Years 3-6 Refreshing to see a grammar resource that is fun and engaging. Characters take you on adventures, testing your grammar skills along the way. Grammar Wonderland is a challenging game which covers grammar terms...
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
Casting my mind back to the 1980s, I have been trying to remember how I was taught grammar and punctuation at school. Learning by rote, times tables and Bond papers all featured but I can’t recall being...
Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013
I was so delighted to find Paddington as an app. The joy of this resource is that it hasn’t been tinkered with and is true to the original. Michael Bond’s beautifully told story and R.W. Alley’s detailed and colourful...