Everybody learns differently. Or, at least, that’s the theory put forward in the VARK model – a theory gaining traction with several education experts. In this post, let’s zero in on reading and writing learners. Here are four tips parents can follow to support and encourage their word-loving learners. … View Post

Mum Hacks For Family Life During The School …

Mum Hacks For Family Life During The School Years

Each stage of parenting has its fair share of challenges and things to overcome, and often, as mums, we are left chasing our tails at the end of the day. As school is a good 12 years of your child’s life, it is important to get this stage of the parenting journey nailed down. So here are some of the best mum hacks for family life during the school years. … View Post

Quick And Easy Hacks To Help You On …

Quick And Easy Hacks To Help You On A School Morning

The school morning can go seamlessly, and with a few tweaks to your routine and implementing a few tricks and hacks here and there, you will have it working perfectly. So much so, that you may even enjoy your morning coffee or tea hot. Sound too good to be true? It isn’t! Here are some quick and easy hacks to help you on a school morning. … View Post

Top 4 Homeschooling Tips for Parents

Top 4 Homeschooling Tips for Parents

We might have something that will help you reach your homeschooling goals. In this article, you will find some valuable homeschooling tips that will help you become a better teacher. They include personalising your home learning environment, staying organised, connecting with other homeschooling families, and mixing things up from time to time. Here is what every homeschooling parent needs to know about:… View Post

How To Prepare Your Child For Starting School

How To Prepare Your Child For Starting School

The years go by so fast, and in a blink of an eye, you may have gotten to this moment. But while it is emotional, it is also a big change and a new chapter for you and your little one. So you may be wondering how to prepare your child for starting school and what you can do. With that in mind, here are some of the things to consider. … View Post

5 Reasons Why You Should Give Private Tuition A …

5 Reasons Why You Should Give Private Tuition A Chance

A few years ago private tuition was just a rare luxury few could afford. These days, however, it seems that most children currently have or have had a tutor at some point during their education. If you’re clueless about the benefits of private tuition (or are a little suspicious about tuition in general), we’ve put together a few reasons why it’s worth giving private tuition a chance.… View Post

Encouraging Learning From Home with Orchard Toys

Encouraging Learning From Home with Orchard Toys

Over the last twelve months, many of us had no choice but to homeschool our children. Teaching them, keeping them happy mentally and physically healthy. It has been exhausting. But the one thing we might have realised is how much our children can learn through play, spending time with us, and most importantly having fun. It could mean that you want to encourage more learning from home, even though they might be back at school and thriving in routine once more.… View Post

How To Help Your Young Child Succeed At …

How To Help Your Young Child Succeed At School

Regardless of your child’s attitudes to learning and school, there are many things that a parent can do to help them and make them better, which will aid them in getting good grades further on in their academic life and allow them to pursue higher forms of education. Here are a few things parents can do to help their child succeed at school… View Post