by Simon Knight | Jun 2, 2024 | Early Years, Primary
It is fair to say that my job is pretty enjoyable. I work for Play Scotland, Scotland’s leading organisation for promoting play. I am the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) mentor. OPAL is a school improvement programme that supports schools to make environmental and...
by Agnieszka Dzięcioł-Pędich | Oct 20, 2023 | Early Years
Myths and facts about dyslexia Even though dyslexia has been well-researched, there are still many myths surrounding this specific learning difference. One of them is that symptoms of dyslexia do not appear until primary school years. It is true that in the early...
by Fiona Kirkland | Aug 12, 2023 | Early Years, Primary
Theorists have been linking play and child development for hundreds of years and asserting that play is an integral part of a child’s development, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions, as well as contributing to their wellbeing....
by Sylvie Doláková | Jun 15, 2023 | Early Years, Primary
Many would agree that teaching English pronunciation to young learners can be a challenging task, especially for those whose native language is quite different from English. Luckily, there are several different ways to tackle this problem. A common suggestion is...
by Suzi Shaw | Apr 20, 2023 | Early Years, Lower Secondary, Primary, Upper Secondary
Editor’s note It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the sudden passing of Suzi Shaw, the author of this post. Suzi was an exceptional teacher and mental health advocate, whose unwavering dedication to supporting those with additional needs and mental...
by Romina Muse | Mar 22, 2023 | Early Years, Primary
Held every year on 21 March, World Poetry Day celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. It’s a day to rejoice in language and poetic expression. What is Poetry? Defined as literature that evokes an...