We are never really short of rain here in the UK and with rain comes some tough boredom from our children. There's nothing to do today, mum!! or I'm soooo bored! in the whiniest voices, are words that we all frequently hear when children are stuck indoors. Then there is the constant sibling bickering because they can't think of anything better to do; MUM!! She won't give me my phone back!, MUM!! He broke my favourite bracelet that Lilly got me!, DAD!! Where's MUM?!.
So, we have come up with some great educational things to do on those frequent rainy days that are fun and packed full of learning opportunities.
1. Teach a new skillThis could be anything from sewing on their scout badges themselves or learning to knit to learning sign language together. Learning a new skill wil... Read More »
Homophones can be very tricky when learning a language such as English and for younger children can often make spelling really confusing. Learning the different homophones takes time and patience but with some fun practice and repetition games, learning homophones doesn't have to be difficult.
A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another w... Read More »
British state education is based on the belief that every child, regardless of their background, be entitled to a good education. Children are amazingly resilient and adapt extraordinarily well to their schools. Allowing your child to experience their education through their local state school will see them thrive and adapt to our society.
Here are ten reasons why British state education is so great:
1. Free early years educationSince September 2010 all three and four year old children in England are entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education for 38 weeks of the year. This entitlement sees children who's parents could otherwise not afford to send their child to nursery adapt to classes and classmates and prepare them for their entry into full-tim... Read More »
Tutors have become an important part of a child's education, helping them to achieve their target grades and preparing them for dreaded exams. A tutor is a teacher or professional that is paid to work privately with a child and to help them with their specific needs.
The great thing about a tutor is that they can work with your child in a more focused way, ensuring they concentrate on the areas your child is struggling with the most. As parents we know our children and fully comprehend their strengths and weaknesses. So it is up to us to know when we think a little outside help might be needed. There are also some tell-tale signs that your child could really benefit from a private tutor. Here are a few of them:
Your child may fe... Read More »2017 has arrived and with it come some great new educational trends that we, here at First Tutors, have been following. The first trend that we delve into this year is Maths Mastery; a programme that aims to improve understanding, enjoyment and attainment in Mathematics.
Many children struggle with Maths and without someone to explain better or some home private tuition many students are struggling to attain at least a grace C in their Maths GCSE. An article in The Telegraph states:
Figures published yesterday (25/08/2016) ... Read More »
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