by Hayley | Dec 28, 2020 | Front page posts, Grammar and SPAG, Parents, Teach, Uncategorized, Writing
I think I’m probably one of the few teachers in the world who absolutely loves marking children’s writing. It’s my thing and always has been. Part of it is that I like winning – and when you create a marking dialogue in a child’s book you see progression quickly...
by Hayley | Apr 12, 2019 | Exams, Front page posts, Grammar and SPAG, Maths, Non-verbal reasoning, Reading & comprehension, Teach, Verbal Reasoning
The more you know about the Kent Test 11+ exam, the better prepared your child will be. It’s great that they have been taught the content. Marvellous that they have scored highly in practice papers. But how can you be sure they will perform well on the actual...
by Hayley | May 15, 2015 | Front page posts, Grammar and SPAG, Uncategorized, Writing
This grammar game is fast and fun. A few goes and those exercises at the end of the 11+ English paper will be sorted. It will raise your child’s score on the government SPAG test too. CLICK HERE FOR THE GAME
by Hayley | Dec 10, 2014 | Grammar and SPAG, Teach, Uncategorized
Phew! Finally a verb game that works and is reasonably good. I’ve trawled through so many, and some the BBC should be ashamed of. This has a chirpy American accent, but as a spot the verb game it’s fab. Click on the link and choose the right hand button...
by Hayley | Dec 9, 2014 | Grammar and SPAG, Parents, Uncategorized
Everyone is talking about spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG) in school these days. And with a regular, easy chat in the car, you’ll have it covered. CLICK HERE for the long list of English grammar, punctuation and spelling that every child is expected to...
