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ow ou Worksheet and How to Teach the Spelling Rule
It’s 1:17 on a Tuesday afternoon … You’ve just handed out ow ou worksheets and you’re standing at the whiteboard. You have written the words: cow and house. “Okay, everyone,” you say. “Who can tell me why cow is spelled o-w but house is spelled o-u? A few hands go up. You call on Mia.…
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Our Remarkable Brains – Neuroplasticity and Phonics
In this post: What is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity is the brain’s remarkable, lifelong ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections. Far from being a hardwired, static organ, your brain is dynamic and adaptable. When you learn a new skill, like reading through phonics, or practice an activity repeatedly, you are literally rewiring its circuits—strengthening…
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Beyond One Size Fits All: A Guide to the Different Learning Styles
In this post: Read on to find out about the different learning styles. Imagine this: You’re trying to explain fractions to your child. You carefully talk through the concept, but you’re met with a blank stare. Frustrated, you draw a pizza, slicing it into halves and quarters. Suddenly, their eyes light up. “Oh! So if…
