In a previous post we talked about what homophone means, and how they are used in Primary Schools across England as a standard part of the National Curriculum. Now let us turn to another baffling piece of terminology that forms a key part of most Reading and Writing lessons: Common Exception Words. What are common …
Homophones One of the hardest parts of teaching English, or any language with a written element, is terminology. I’ll never forget how my mum came home from teaching adults French one night saying that her students couldn’t understand silent “e”s and “s”s on French words, so she had written hav on the board. Then asked …
Do you teach poetry to 5-7 year olds? and a question that I am often asked by colleagues and peers: How to teach poetry in KS1? One of the hardest writing units to cover with younger kids (and older kids in my opinion) is the writing of poetry. With other forms of writing, they can …
It’s been a while. I apologise. I promise to do better! Part of the reason I have been away is that I have been researching on your behalf. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, it’s all about you. Whilst you enjoyed your Easter or Spring break I have been busy behind the …
A to Z of Primary teaching First up in our A to Z of teaching… A is for apple I have never in twelve years of teaching been given an apple. Some cards with apples on, but an actual apple? Nope. An apple for the teacher may well be a well known phrase, but for …