We're re-opening!
We are pleased to be reopening Emerald Education Centre from Monday 7th September 2020. In order to comply with government and health...
Encouraging Your Kid to Use Technology for Good - by guest blogger Amy Ryan
We are living in the digital age, and our children are exposed to all of the ever-evolving technology on offer. This means they are...
4 Fantastic Ways To Get Kids Reading
We’ve all heard of the ‘Summer Slide’ – where children can lose up to 4 months of learning if they do not keep up with reading, writing...
Top 5 Sites to Inspire Children's Writing
As a teacher for the past 26 years, I have encountered my fair share of reluctant writers. I have put together my 5 favourite fool-proof...
Top 10 Lockdown List of Maths Sites
If you're looking for some inspiration for teaching at home, look no further! As a teacher, I have always loved finding and sharing great...
A-Z of Tutoring (Part 2)
Learning is as easy as ABC...or is it? In my previous blog post, I mentioned that I was frequently asked about what I actually do in my...
A to Z of Tutoring (Part 1)
We all know that learning is as easy as ABC...or is it? I have compiled an A-to-Z of tutoring, with different ideas about what I do,...
How Do You Know If Your Child Has Dyslexia?
Does your child have real problems with spelling or reading? Is reading slow and laborious? You may even have a child who actively avoids...
How Can I Tell If My Child Has Dyscalculia?
This question is one that is becoming more and more common. Parents naturally worry when they see their child struggle with maths concepts
How Do I Know If My Child Has Dyscalculia?
his question is one that is becoming more and more common. Parents naturally worry when they see their child struggle with maths concepts.