Jan 2021

A book for every pupil in lockdown

Reading is a multifaceted skill that develops through instruction and practice (Scarborough 2002). Children need to have a grasp of word reading: they need to have a secure understanding of the relationship between print (spelling) and the sounds they represent, the ability to manipulate these sound-spelling correspondence, segment words into individual sounds and blend them back together to readContinue reading “A book for every pupil in lockdown”

Another Twist in the Tale

Utterly brilliant, funny and immersive to say the least! I absolutely loved reading Another Twist in the Tale. Catherine Bruton writes with a flair that immerses you in the heart of the story and what an adventure I feel I have been on. Another Twist in the Tale follows Twill, a baby thrown out onContinue reading “Another Twist in the Tale”

Bridging home and school life

With the Govt u-turning left, right and centre, educators have to be adaptable. This is where I was not concerned: educators are extremely adaptable. I would say it is one of the key aspect / requirements to being a teacher. Lockdown, remote learning – these are not new concepts to educators, we have learnt AContinue reading “Bridging home and school life”