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The Forgotten Skill: Teaching Children to Ask Better Questions
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to focus on the answers our children are giving, whether that’s in school, at home, or during after-school tutoring. But there’s something just as important that often gets overlooked: the questions they are asking. At NumberWorks’nWords, we see every day how powerful it can be when children are encouraged to ask questions during their one-on-one lesson...
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What AI Can’t Do: Teaching the Human Side of Learning
In today’s world, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to tools that help us write emails or solve maths problems, AI has become a part of our everyday lives. It’s fast, i...
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Why Individualised Tutoring Can Make a Real Difference for Your Child
No two children learn in the same way. Some children love reading, while others are more hands-on and problem-solving focused. Some need a bit of extra time and encouragement to grasp new concepts, while others are ready...
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Spelling with meaning
Most children begin the new school year with hope - either hope that this year will be as rewarding as the last or hope that things will be a bit better this time around.The causes behind the decline...
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When reading predictions don't make sense
Read the following paragraph and reflect on your reading.The boys’ arrows were nearly gone so they sat down on the grass and stopped hunting. Over at the edge of the wood, they saw Henry. To their sur...
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Apostrophes, and comma’s (spot the deliberate errors)
More than a hundred years ago, the great writer George Bernard Shaw refused to use apostrophes, however there’s still no sign of them going away. In fact they seem to be used, or rather misused, more ...
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Back to School
1. Structure is Key: A child that is mentally prepared, has all the right materials, and is supported by an organised parent from day one starts confidently! Prepare a timetable for their week, let th...
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