Handwriting Practice – Number Formation
We use the Ten Town worksheets to help the children practice correct number formation. The Ten Town story is helpful for children to remember how to
Addition and Subtraction – Carrying and Borrowing
Once your child is able to add and subtract using the written method from the last video, they can move on to
Recognising Numbers and Simple Arithmetic
Ages: 4-6 This step-by-step video shows you how to practice recognising numbers, improve counting and start working on simple addition and subtraction with your child. You will need: Counters, pennies or Numicon Number cards – download our printable number cards here. Number Recognition and Counting Activity
KS1 Essential Kit for Learning
As your child begins to learn with use, there are a few things it would be useful for you to have at home in order to develop their abilities further outside of classes. The list below contains the types of equipment they might benefit from having.
Introducing Written Addition and Subtraction
Once your child understands tens and units you can introduce adding and subtracting with numbers up to 100 (with answers below 100). Your child should start by using this method for addition before moving on to subtraction. In order
Reading and the Year 1 Phonics Test: How to help your child at home
tel: 07871 766937 When learning phonics, it’s essential that children have a system to follow and that no steps are skipped. It can be tempting to rush their practice and skip through books, but this will not be helpful in the long run. By making sure a child thoroughly learns the letter sounds and blends, […]
Cheap, Easy and Educational: Easter Activities to Keep Kids Entertained
During the Easter holidays, it’s essential that children have fun, relax and enjoy spending time with their family where possible, but there’s no need for their education to completely fall by the wayside. Make learning a treat and not a chore with educational activities that won’t break the budget
Boosting Early Numeracy: 5 Easy Ways to Use Numicon at Home
tel: 07871 766937 5 Easy Ways to Use Numicon at Home Our tuition classes see children from ages 4 and up, so we often use visual aids and hands-on activities to teach early numeracy and literacy skills. We often advise that parents with younger children buy a Numicon homework set to use at home. Whilst […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Child’s 11 Plus Vocabulary
A wide vocabulary is often the key to success in the Eleven Plus. A broad vocabulary improves a child’s comprehension as well as helping with synonym and antonym questions in verbal reasoning papers. Vocabulary is tested in some shape or form in all 11+ exams. For Bromley students, it is particularly important in the Bexley, […]
Easy Ways to Improve Eleven Plus English Skills
Almost all 11+ exams feature an English comprehension section. Occasionally, you will encounter an exam where comprehension isn’t tested (like the Newstead exam), however, it is still essential that children have good comprehension, vocabulary and spelling skills in order to get the highest scores in verbal reasoning papers. To prepare for the 11+ it is, […]