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Have you ever noticed that some words in English sound similar to each other? That's because they often contain the same combinations of letters, making them into a 'word family." For instance, the words 'core," 'bore", 'sore" and 'more" all contain 'ore." Similarly, the words 'skip," 'tip", 'snip" and 'flip" all contain 'ip." There are […]
Trying to bring out some creativity in your classroom? Give your 5th-grade students this list of inspirational writing prompts to get their thoughts growing! What are 5th-grade writing prompts? If you work in the classroom, you will know how difficult it can be to inspire your younger students to put their thoughts into words, which […]
According to Jean Piaget, in his theory of cognitive development, there are four stages that each individual goes through. These include the Sensorimotor stage, the Preoperational Stage, the Concrete Operational stage, and the final stage in someone's development, the Formal Operational stage. Find out more about what the formal operational stage is, when this stage […]
The schwa is standard English’s most common vowel sound, yet it's also one of the most confusing and misunderstood concepts. This article outlines what schwa is, provides some examples, and discusses how to teach the schwa sound. What is schwa? A schwa is a vowel sound present in an unstressed syllable. It occurs when the […]
An often-used educational quote from anthropologist Margaret Mead: ‘Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.’ This pivots on helping them to develop a core ability that supports all subject engagement and recall – comprehension. Finding the best ways to stimulate comprehension in young children is not always straightforward. In older students, […]
Receptive language disorder occurs when someone doesn't understand what another person is trying to say. It is a disorder that makes it difficult to communicate. Someone who has this will have trouble understanding the meaning of words and language, leading to responses that don't entirely make sense. However, this is not due to a lack […]
When you are in academia, completing a research project is one of the most enticing things you can think about. It is your opportunity to tread new ground in your field and inform generations of academics to come with brand-new insight. However, before you start your research, you need funding and support from an institution. […]
A CV is an academic document that provides a snapshot of your academic and professional experience. It is often the first point of contact between you and an employer, so it's essential to make sure that you have a clear and effective CV that highlights your skills, experience, and achievements. The good news is that […]
Whether you work in a school or an employer, you’re bound to encounter someone whose spelling is not up to scratch. If this is the case, you might have become frustrated with their performance, failing to understand how to support their needs and even forcing yourself to take measures that might not have been kind […]