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How to start teaching my child to write?

How to start teaching my child to write?

by Sharona Edwards | April 17, 2020 | School Start Articles, School Start Buddy | 0 comments

There are two very important skills that I want to share with you so that your child can start writing. You will be surprised how easy these skills are to teach, but I assure you, they are absolutely essential. I will very briefly explain these skills and then I will...
First step to teaching your child to read

First step to teaching your child to read

by Sharona Edwards | April 10, 2020 | School Start Articles, School Start Buddy | 0 comments

The first step to teaching your child to read is really quite simple if you have the right equipment and understand exactly what your child needs to learn. These are skills that children should learn in their first year of school, however many children don’t...
One simple activity that will teach your child to turn writing words into writing sentences

One simple activity that will teach your child to turn writing words into writing sentences

by Sharona Edwards | April 7, 2020 | School Start Articles | 0 comments

Teaching your child to go from writing single words to putting their thoughts and ideas into sentences seems like a big leap, but it is a skill that anyone can teach. This is my favourite stage of teaching children to write because it is where I see the most rapid...
How do I teach my children to write words?

How do I teach my children to write words?

by Sharona Edwards | April 4, 2020 | School Start Articles | 0 comments

You may feel unsure about what words you should teach your child first. Beginning with your child’s name, is a great place to start. But where do you go next? What words should I use first? A good starting point is to use words that only include the sounds your child...
The best way to learn “sight words”

The best way to learn “sight words”

by Sharona Edwards | March 10, 2020 | School Start Articles | 0 comments

If your child is learning to read, it is important that they quickly build a bank of commonly used words that they can recognise and read. Schools give these words various names (for example, high-frequency words, tricky words, camera words etc), but for the purpose...
10 Tips to give your child the best start to school!

10 Tips to give your child the best start to school!

by Sharona Edwards | January 13, 2017 | School Start Articles, School Start Videos | 0 comments

The first year of school sets the foundation for success. Children learn to become more independent, follow routines and learn essential skills that provide the platform for future learning. Set your child up for success with these ten tips. Teach your child to...
What is phonics and how do I teach phonics to my child?

What is phonics and how do I teach phonics to my child?

by Sharona Edwards | October 11, 2016 | School Start Articles | 0 comments

Phonics is a method of teaching spelling by focusing on the sounds in a word. Children need to be able to hear and break words into sounds and then learn the letter patterns that make these sounds. For example, the long “a” sound can be made with eleven different...
You can teach your children to write by writing for them!

You can teach your children to write by writing for them!

by Sharona Edwards | October 6, 2016 | School Start Articles | 0 comments

Next time your child draws you a beautiful picture and happily explains what they have drawn, grab a marker and write exactly what they say underneath the picture. This is one of the easiest ways to teach a child to write! What early writing skills is your...
Words that you need to teach your child to spell to make writing ‘easy’

Words that you need to teach your child to spell to make writing ‘easy’

by Sharona Edwards | October 5, 2016 | School Start Articles | 0 comments

When children are able to spell well, writing becomes more enjoyable and effortless. The problem is often that there are so many words that it can seem overwhelming and it is hard to know which words to teach and where to start.  There are a number of key strategies...
Teach your toddler or preschooler to use the correct pencil grip

Teach your toddler or preschooler to use the correct pencil grip

by Sharona Edwards | October 3, 2016 | School Start Articles | 0 comments

Learning to write with the correct pencil grip is much easier than trying to correct an incorrect pencil grip as children get older. You can start putting this important skill into practice before children begin school. Activities to strengthen hand and wrist muscles...

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