How Often Should Phonics Be Taught to Children?
Phonics skills are an acquired language skill that takes both time and practice to master. Teaching 10-15 minutes a day of dedicated phonics is optimal.
Worksheet Alternatives In An English Classroom
These include games both in class and online, shared and guided reading tasks, group and individual projects, flipped classrooms, multimedia tasks and more
Does My Child Need A Tutor? (A Teacher’s View)
Assessing whether your child needs a tutor depends on multiple factors. These include, but are not limited to, struggling with core skills in subjects including language and math, problems learning in classroom environments, and developing behavioral issues due to work being either overly difficult or easy.
The Best Free Online Past Tense Games: As Used By Teachers
These games are made to be easily accessible, fun and most importantly effective in motivating and allowing students to practice English past tense
How to choose a Good English Tutor: a Teachers Viewpoint
Ensuring you choose a good English tutor for your children will come down to a number of factors. These include seeking references and recommendations, choosing a reputable provider, holding interviews, recruiting highly qualified and experienced tutors.
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How to Teach Pronouns and Other Pronoun Tips
Teaching pronouns takes a little planning and a lot of catering to your students. A mixture of formal lessons, games and consolidation activities will be the best approach when teaching pronouns, but it is strongly advised to make these suitable for both the age and ability of the students you teach.
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10 TIps To prepare your Child For the First Day of KindeRgarten.
You can better prepare children for their first day of kindergarten by informing them of what is going to happen, practicing routines, organizing play dates, be relaxed and on time, keep the journey light and visit the school and class before so it’s not a shock or a surprise to your child on their first day.
How to teach Sight Words And What Are They?
Sight words, together with phonics provide the bedrock of children’s reading. Playing games with flash cards, online or in the classroom will allow students to practice and recognize these words by sight. This allows them to try independent reading as the majority Children’s literature is made of sight words.
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Why is English Difficult For Japanese Speakers: Problems and Solutions
Native Japanese speakers have difficulty in learning English due to a host of factors. Differences in Written forms from Alphabet to Kanji, A lack of exposure to the English, cultural importance on language learning, grammar structures and the fluid nature of English can all cause barriers to learning.
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How To Teach Writing To Left handed Students
Teaching left-handed students to write can be achieved with a few adaptations. Using techniques like mirroring, paper positioning and grip training will help left-handed students develop writing skills. Resources specifically designed for left handers are also available like pens, binders and notebooks.