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Category Archives: literacy
The Word Gap: Why Language Matters
The ‘word gap’ matters. One of the nicest things in life is listening to children chatter. Their zest for life and their sparkling imaginations are enchanting. It goes without saying that children’s language skills matter. They need to express what … Continue reading
Posted in Comprehension, Early Years, English, Key Stage 1, literacy
Tagged 30 million word gap, language development, the word gap
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Words About Winter: a FREE Creative Writing Workbook
Winter is an exciting time for children. Our FREE creative writing workbook aims to channel that excitement into a creative response. With nearly 50 pages of winter-themed poetry, prose and drama, Words About Winter is perfect for any child in … Continue reading
Key Stage 2 SATs 2020: Your Two-Minute Guide
If your child is currently in Year 6, s/he will be taking Key Stage 2 SATs in May 2020. Here is your super-speedy, two-minute guide to Key Stage 1 SATs 2020, for extra-busy parents. Key Stage 2 SATs will run … Continue reading
Posted in Key Stage 2, literacy, Maths, SATs, Uncategorized
Tagged Key Stage 2 SATs. Key Stage 2 SATs 2019
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Key Stage One SATs 2020: Your Two-Minute Guide
If your child is currently in Year 2, s/he will be taking Key Stage 1 SATs in May 2020. Here is your super-speedy, two-minute guide to Key Stage 1 SATs 2019, for extra-busy parents. Year 2 children sit papers in: … Continue reading
Posted in Key Stage 1, literacy, Maths, Reading, SATs, Uncategorized
Tagged Key Stage 1 SATs, SATs, SATs scores
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Shakespeare Week 2018
Shakespeare Week 2018 runs from 12 – 18 March this year and there are many ways to introduce your child to the Bard of Avon, without scaring them off – after all, ‘Of all base passions, fear is the most … Continue reading
Posted in English, literacy
Tagged Shakespeare, Shakespeare Week, Shakespeare Week 2018
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Free and Low-Cost Downloads from Better Tuition
We have recently updated our download store so that it’s even more straightforward to use. If you haven’t visited it yet, do take a look: you will find FREE practice entrance exam/ 11 plus papers, covering maths, English, verbal and … Continue reading
Six Books for Summer
If your child is in Years 4 or 5, you may be looking for some nice books to share with them over the summer break. Here are six books that will provide innumerate adventures for both of you, helping your … Continue reading
Posted in Key Stage 2, literacy, Reading, Top tips
Tagged comprehension, good books, summer, summer reading list, vocabulary
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Better Tuition Vocabulary and Proof Reading Workbooks Available Now
We have two workbooks available from our Urmston Tuition Centre. The workbooks are suitable for older Key Stage 2 children (Years 5/6) and cost just £5 each. The Better Tuition Word Power Vocabulary workbook aims to boost your child’s vocabulary … Continue reading
Posted in English, Entrance Exams, Key Stage 2, literacy, Uncategorized, Verbal Reasoning
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How to encourage independent reading
The very best way to encourage independent reading is to lead by example and let your child see you read on a frequent basis. They will then see reading as a normal part of everyday life, and all children like to emulate … Continue reading
Posted in English, literacy, Reading
Tagged books, bookshop, independent reading, library, Urmston Bookshop
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Why Independent Reading is Essential for Your Child
Reading well is the key to learning across nearly all subjects in school. Reading aloud is highly beneficial and many children have this type of reading homework from school, but it’s absolutely crucial that they also read independently, inside their … Continue reading
Posted in English, literacy, Reading, Uncategorized
Tagged independent reading, reading, reading comprehension, reading speed, vocabulary
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