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  • Say No to Your Child

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 4 December 201923 November 2019

    Parents naturally want to see and make their children happy and many will go to any lengths to grant their children’s wishes, even if it means never saying no to them. Children, however, need to …

    Parents
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  • 5 Effective Additional Language Learning Strategies

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 1 August 2019

    Learning an additional language not only positively influences learning in general, but it also helps students to develop multicultural awareness. This often results to a greater sense of open-mindedness and empathy as well as academic …

    General, Literacy, Parents
    1 One comment on “5 Effective Additional Language Learning Strategies”
  • Helping your Child Understand Body Language

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 12 June 2019

    There are many people choose to communicate feelings and show emotion using both verbal and non-verbal cues. Understanding non-verbal cues can be hard for some children with learning and attention difficulties. These children may find …

    Parents
    2 2 comments on “Helping your Child Understand Body Language”
  • Child Neglect

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 1 May 20191 May 2019

    Child neglect is a form of child abuse and is a deficit in meeting a child’s basic needs. The UK government’s statutory guidance ‘Working together to safeguard children’, defines neglect as: The persistent failure to meet …

    Parents, Teachers
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  • The importance of punctuality for your child at school

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 13 January 2019

    Being punctual shows your respect for others and their time, it sets first impressions and is a character trait that is important for you to instill in your child, from a very young age. It …

    Parents
    1 One comment on “The importance of punctuality for your child at school”
  • 5 Free Sites to Improve Your Child’s Maths Skills

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 14 November 20184 September 2020

    After the popular post about literacy sites, many asked for some good maths sites for children to practise their maths skills at home. Below are some of my favourite ones. Math is fun: Great for …

    Mathematics, Parents
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  • 10 Free Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy Skills

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 27 October 201827 October 2018

    Immersing children in literacy activities can help them improve their literacy skills. Many times, I get parents asking me if I can recommend any sites to help their children strengthen in a variety of literacy …

    Literacy, Parents
    2 2 comments on “10 Free Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy Skills”
  • Why children and parents need routines

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 18 July 201815 July 2018

    Now that it’s the summer time, adults and kids can easily sway away from their daily routines. While this is a normal thing to happen, completely changing your child’s routine constantly, can have disruptive consequences …

    Parents
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  • Will my child’s end of year primary scores affect their future?

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 24 May 201824 May 2018

    Exams are compulsory in all education systems. Their purpose is to evaluate someone’s learning after they have been taught something. They allow time for revision, consolidation and opportunity to embed the concepts taught during that …

    Parents
    1 One comment on “Will my child’s end of year primary scores affect their future?”
  • Helping Your Child Prepare For Standardised Tests

    Posted by Saved you a Spot on 2 May 20182 May 2018

    Many parents worry about their children’s end of year exams and it can be a very stressful time for both parents and kids. A level of anxiety is natural, but there are things you can …

    Parents
    0 0 comments on “Helping Your Child Prepare For Standardised Tests”
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