Gems of Wisdom

It's nearly time to head back to school and this week I share 10 school essentials that I’d recommend for the term ahead.

Embrace the use of handheld devices in your home by encouraging good screen time with apps that will not only help your child to learn but more importantly will allow them to have fun while they do. Exercise their minds and test their mental mettle with these apps to keep those grey cells firing over the summer holidays.

 

 

Comprehension. It seems to strike fear in many children's minds. They wonder… “Will I understand it? Will the text be too complicated? Will I have enough time to finish all the questions?" Some useful suggestions to help your child tackle comprehension tests head-on are listed here.

Spring has arrived, the children have returned to school and we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Even if we aren’t sure when we will...