by Vicky | Jan 2, 2025 | Phonics
As we head into a fresh term, it’s the perfect time to revisit and refresh your phonics teaching strategies. Whether you’re a teacher, TA, or support staff, our Phonics Refresher Toolkit is packed with practical tips and resources to help you feel confident and ready...
by Vicky | Aug 15, 2023 | Mindset, Well-Being
As teachers, we devote our time and energy to shaping young minds throughout the school year. Now, it’s time to prioritise our own well-being and indulge in some much-needed self-care during the summer holidays. In this blog post, I’ll explore various self-care...
by Vicky | Jul 8, 2023 | Mindset, Phonics, Travel
The summer school holiday is a time for relaxation and fun, but it’s crucial to remember the importance of maintaining reading and writing skills during this time. Preventing the “summer slide” and ensuring continued progress in reading and writing...
by Vicky | Jun 4, 2023 | Phonics, Tricky Words
Do you use these phrases when you are challenging learners to read and write words? Find the sound in a word! Sound it out! Use your letter sounds! Decode it! Use an alternative sound! I use them all the time with learners once they know the 44 letter sounds of...
by Vicky | May 8, 2023 | Phonics
Phonics is an essential part of learning to read and write, but for some students, it can be challenging to engage with. That’s why using multi-sensory techniques to teach phonics is so effective. By engaging different senses, such as touch, sight, movement and...
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