Clichés

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Before computers, printing involved carving letters out of wooden  blocks, then dropping the blocks into metal to create a ‘stereotype’ from which to print.  The French word for this was ‘clicher’, a variant of ‘cliquer’ meaning ‘to click’. Some phrases … Continued

Student-Parent-School Triangle

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It is important to remember that your child’s education is a joint responsibility between the school, the child and you as a parent.  It is unrealistic to expect, especially if your child is struggling to learn a particular skill, that … Continued

Homonyms

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 Homonyms are words that are pronounced and spelled the same, but have different meanings. This video clip provides a fun way of introducing this concept to students. Challenge students to make a list of other homonyms and then use … Continued

Xmas Decoration Writing

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The more times you can incorporate writing into other activities, the more opportunities students get to write and the more practice they have expressing themselves and writing words correctly. Students can create Christmas tree decorations using popsicle sticks. Cut the … Continued

Reading Comprehension & Technology

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Whether we like it or not, digital reading is now an integral part of our daily lives and becoming increasingly prevalent.  Although there are many similarities between using and comprehending digital and paper texts, there are some key differences and … Continued