There is quite a bit of research showing that crosswords can be an effective teaching tool (see list of references for some examples). Crossword puzzles enhance vocabulary and spelling by requiring precise letter placement to match clues, which reinforces word … Continued
‘Mirrors, Windows and Sliding Glass Doors’ is a strategy developed by Dr Bishop in 1990. It was designed to teach empathy, validate identity and foster a deeper understanding of the diverse world in which we live. However, I also think … Continued
This cartoon prompted me to think that fairy tales would be a great medium to introduce the concept, and help students develop the skill, of determining whether or not information read could be a fact or is definitely fiction. Sentence … Continued
Spelling would be so much easier if we either pronounced the ‘k’ in words like ‘knife’, ‘knob’, ‘knit’ and ‘know’ or if the ‘k’ was just omitted. So, why do we have an unpronounced ‘k’ in these words? A little … Continued
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia are among the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. Donbaloğlu et al. (2025) compared the cognitive and reading performances of children with ADHD, dyslexia, and typically developing children. They also measured eye-tracking during … Continued