Vocabulary Ladders
Vocabulary ladders are a simple, easy to execute activity for developing students’ vocabulary.
The Problem with Look-Cover-Write as a Spelling Strategy
Look-Cover-Write (or for many students GUESS) is a spelling strategy commonly used to teach spelling and one that continues to be used as the basis for remembering the correct spelling of words even for many phonic-based spelling programs. However, research … Continued
Asking Questions
To effectively answer comprehension questions it helps to understand how questions are constructed. Asking questions also stimulates curiosity and is important for clarifying understanding. Here are some suggestions for using this as a teaching strategy: I Wonder Book Give each … Continued
Closer Reading for Deeper Learning
In their webinar, Jago and Qarooni (2023) refer to research indicating that children are reading less than in any previous generation and they enjoy reading less. Once students have been taught to read, then quantity of reading becomes important. If … Continued
Minimising Homework Battles
Most children, but especially children with learning or attention difficulties, find homework overwhelming and often unpleasant. This is compounded by the fact that they are often mentally tired from a day at school. Consequently, ‘encouraging’ your children to complete their … Continued