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How to encourage children to love reading; a parent's view

by Anna Michaelidou

Children are amazing. Their little brains soak up new information so easily they put us adults to shame. New vocabulary is fundamental to a child's learning. And it's also wonderfully satisfying when your child comes home from school and tells you all about their day using new words they have learnt...

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Verbal Reasoning. What is it and why is it important?

by Anna Michaelidou

When we hear the words 'Verbal Reasoning' our minds automatically jump to the eleven plus tests that school children sit in various parts of England for a place at a grammar school. But Verbal Reasoning is not just used for the eleven plus. It is also used by many employers to test the skills of the...

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3 easy ways to teach your child times tables at home

by Anna Michaelidou

There comes a time in every parents life where the inevitable times-tables learning will come up. For some children it is easier than for others but from my experience all children need a helping hand. Times tables are so important to a child's learning; they will help them conquer Maths much easier...

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Can I afford a tutor for my child?

by Anna Michaelidou

Hiring a private tutor is a great way to help your child improve academically and the rise in parents seeking the help of a private tutor is astonishing. The way in which children are being taught has changed a lot since our grandparents, parents, or even we were at school. It used to be that a chil...

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The Top 8 Tutoring Tips for Maths Homework

by Anna Michaelidou

We all know that Maths does not come naturally to everyone and contains some concepts that can be difficult for children to learn. Many parents turn to private tutoring as understanding complex problems and trying to explain them to your child can be extremely difficult and frustrating. The great th...

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