I've been to the library and found some wonderful books to read. I tutor one or two students with ADHD, so these are going to be so helpful.
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I love helping struggling writers reach their full potential. Whether it's a gap in their knowledge, confidence or dyslexia, it's a total pleasure to tutor them.
I'm gathering some fantastic poetry activities this half-term. My book by Michael Rosen is jam-packed with great ideas that I can't wait to share!
Yesterday was a bittersweet day. I had my final lesson with a student I've tutored for 4 years. In that time, she's moved house, changed schools, and welcomed a baby brother! I'll miss our sessions, but I know she'll be successful in whatever she chooses to do in the future! 🌈
Don't miss out on this creative writing workshop with the award-winning children's author Vashti Hardy. It's a fantastic opportunity for young writers to learn from one of the best, right here in our lovely community!
We're playing a game of Ridonculous Rhymes to learn about rhyme schemes. Oscar wrote his words on one side of the paper and then he found out which song they were going to be added to. The results are pretty bonkers! "Twinkle twinkle little fog, How I wonder what you frog...." 🐸
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I saw him wincing as he wrote his first line of ideas. "Does it hurt when you write?" I asked. "Of course," Sam replied. He believed that handwriting was a painful activity they made you do at school.