The first couple of weeks of school are underway. Your child is settling into their new class and getting to know their teacher. And then the homework lands in the book bag / inbox and it’s all about place value. What is place value? Simply put, it’s the value of each digit in a number … Read more
What is a number track? A number track is a row of boxes containing a sequence of numbers, usually from 1 to 10. Number tracks in the classroom Your small child will often have one on their table or stuck to a wall to use during maths lessons. They are used to help with recognising … Read more
I was walking up the lane to collect my child this week and passed three pairs of parents and small children who were just leaving the school gate. Every parent was asking questions: “What did you do in school today?” “Who did you play with?” “Did you have a nice day?” The children were happily … Read more
You open the homework book and your heart sinks as your small child is asked to write 3 or 4 sentences on a given topic. Or maybe your child is a keen writer, eager to get going! But what if they keep looking to you to spell the words they want to write? Should you … Read more