Children who are not naturally good spellers require multiple opportunities to practise the words they are learning to spell. Games can be a great way of providing this practice. Detective Have the child’s list of spelling words in front of … Continued
Writing is an integral part of our life, so it is an important skill for our children to develop. Writing Tips Help your children to write thank you letters every time they receive a present or are invited to stay … Continued
A common lament among teachers is the fact that students don’t seem to apply the feedback they are given, whether that feedback comes from peers or teachers. In terms of student feedback, this is most likely because the feedback provided … Continued
An important part of the teaching process is to be consistently checking-in to ensure students have mastered the concept. Strategies that are quick, occur frequently and include feedback are an excellent way of not only checking for understanding, but also … Continued
Effective writing is a necessity, not only for academic success, but also for active participation in our society. Yet, many students are still leaving high school lacking proficiency in this skill. Graham and Perin (2007) investigated the research to determine the … Continued