Monthly Archives: April 2012

E-Books versus ‘Real’ Books: Why Paper is Mightier than the Kindle

Posted on 30/04/2012 by

The E-Reader Phenomenon “Bury me with my Kindle,” proclaimed a good friend of mine recently, somewhat alarmingly, about an object no-one had heard of a couple of years ago. I must confess I haven’t got a Kindle and that this … Continue reading →

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How can I make sure my child is reading ready for school?

Posted on 19/04/2012 by

Parents often ask the team at Better Tuition how they can make sure their young child is ready for school?  The first thing to say is that not all children are ready for reading Heidegger’s Being and Time by the time they … Continue reading →

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Five everyday ways to have fun with maths

Posted on 16/04/2012 by

It’s easy to find fun, everyday ways to boost your child’s maths performance because maths is such a huge part of everyday life!  Read our tips to find out how you and your child can have fun with maths. 1. … Continue reading →

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Trafford entrance exams: what should I be doing over Easter?

Posted on 02/04/2012 by

If your child is preparing for Trafford’s grammar school entrance exams, you may like to plan some activities for the two week break.  1.  If you haven’t already familiarised yourself with the various requirements of each school, you should read … Continue reading →

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