The Curse of “Supposed to” in Teaching Spelling
A reflective blog written by Ian Connors on how to teach spelling based on experience, featuring top tips to use in the classroom.
Homophones – What’s the difference between Fare and Fair?
Why children confuse homophones and some fun, easy to implement activities to help them with their memory and recall skills of homophones.
Why your children are spelling these words wrong (and how to help)
Based on research exploring how children learn to spell, debunk common myths, and find six ways to help your children with their spelling and the importance of a good spelling scheme.
7 Effective Spelling Activities For The Classroom
Creative and effective activities that aid retention and help children truly grasp the importance of statutory words.
The War On Teacher Workload
Everything you need to know about the new "task force" unveiled by the Department for Education and how its reducing teacher workload and combating recruitment challenges.
HELP! How do I encourage my child to remember the 10 weekly spelling words?
Delve into the science behind memory and discover the top five effective ways parents can employ this knowledge to elevate their child's spelling abilities.