Looking at Spelling
Teaching of spelling is something that I am always asked about. It seems to make teachers anxious and often schools don’t have a specific policy.Phonics provision lower down the school seems to...
Category: Curriculum
Skype – One Big Adventure
I wanted to find a way that I could really start to connect our pupils with the world around them. Schools in London have a wealth of geographical experience in their...
eBooks in the Classroom
It’s a common question. Is there a place for book apps alongside traditionally printed books? How should teachers make use of this new media? Why should we use interactive books? Always begin...
iPad and Guided Reading – What apps work?
Many teachers have been using iPads to develop reading in the classroom. This post looks at how they can be integrated into guided reading. Worth noting though that the apps recommended are...
Guided Reading
Guided Reading is one way that many schools teach reading skills in Key Stage 2. (Year 3 onwards). Guided reading follows some basic principles; put the children in similar levelled groups to...
Using the iPad with the writing process
The iPad can be a brilliant motivational tool for children in the classroom. The ease-of-use, coupled with the speed that you can get results means that it can be the perfect tool...