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Author Archives: Christine McLaughlin
Prepare for Success in GCSE Science with Better Tuition
This six week course will be running on Mondays from 10th September. We will cover everything you need to ensure you are prepared for GCSE exam success in science, including the tricky parts of maths that are required. Places are very … Continue reading
What can Andy Murray’s defeat teach us about success?
Straight after losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon Men’s Singles final, Andy Murray declared, “I’m getting closer.” Having suffered defeat in – many claim – the biggest match of his career, Murray’s positive attitude rescued him from failure and … Continue reading
Posted in News and Updates, Opinion, Top tips
Tagged Andy Murray, failure, success, Wimbledon
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Another poem: how many poetic devices can you spot?
Nikki Schneider (follow her on Twitter) is an amazing Canadian educator with lots of creative ideas for engaging imagination. Recently she has been running poetry workshops and an impending storm inspired her to write this piece. So, besides enjoying the … Continue reading
Posted in literacy, Poetry corner
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A poem about the rain
Here’s a poem I wrote quite a while ago about extreme rain and flooding. It’s a good introduction to teaching about natural disasters, as well as the benefits of natural flood defences such as trees. While I assert my right … Continue reading
Grow a Turing Sunflower and Help MOSI’s Mass Experiment
Science Tuition for a better future Many parents feel confident about helping their children with maths and English, but less so when it comes to science tuition. Here is a way you can combine a little science lesson with lots … Continue reading
Posted in Maths, Science
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Year 1 Phonics Screening Check: What You Need to Know
Year 1 phonics screening checks will be carried out in schools from 18th June 2012 for one week. Many parents are keen to understand what the checks are about and how they will be carried out – you can find … Continue reading
Posted in Early Years, English, Key Stage 1, News and Updates
Tagged year 1 phonics screening check
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How to help your left handed child
Demons, Brain Damage and Sinistrophobia: the Horrible History of the Left-Handed Did you know that until late Victorian times, left-handed people were considered to be demon-possessed? Or that until the 1970s, left-handed children were labelled as brain damaged? Did you … Continue reading
Motivating reluctant writers in six easy steps
Reluctant writers are not a rare phenomenon. Many children find it hard to express themselves in writing: some may find it difficult to put their ideas down on paper; others lack confidence because they have yet to master the rules … Continue reading
Summer School Returns!
EDIT: This is an old post; to find details of Better Tuition’s 2019 Summer School, please follow this link. Better Tuition’s popular summer school will be running on Tuesdays and Wednesdays this year. Current customers can book in now; others are … Continue reading
Six Key Stage 2 SATs Revision Websites
Key Stage 2 SATs revision websites: where can I find the best? The Key Stage 2 SATs are only a matter of days away and while many Year 6 children are working hard on paper based resources, this type of … Continue reading
Posted in English, Key Stage 2, literacy, Maths, SATs, Science
Tagged KEY Stage 2, SATs, useful websites
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