Choosing the Right Book for Your Child
Choosing a book for your child can feel surprisingly difficult. There are so many options, and often, the question isn’t just “What should they read?” but: “What will actually help them enjoy reading and feel confident?” At LS Tuition, we often see that the right book can completely change a child’s relationship with reading. The […]
But…where is the learning? 2 (Nurture Rooms)
It would be easy for you to enter my class, see my children making tissue paper rainbows and assume this is an activity with no real purpose. What you may not immediately realise is how many different areas of learning I am tackling through this activity. If you are interested in reading more about this […]
Classroom Reward Systems That Build Confidence in Children
When people think about classroom reward systems, they often picture sticker charts, house points, or prizes at the end of the week. While these approaches can sometimes be effective, the most meaningful reward systems go far beyond sweets, toys or tokens. At LS Tuition, we believe that children thrive when they feel recognised, valued, and […]
How to help children learn times tables…and how should they? ➕➗
Times tables form the foundations of all maths/numeracy knowledge and understanding. They are fundamental building blocks upon which all maths is built beginning in Primary School and continuing into Secondary School, Higher Education and beyond. Learning Times Table can be difficult, this guide will show you how to help your child learn times tables I […]
LS Tuition Feature Article!
I am so beyond thrilled to have been asked to be featured in the Edinburgh Nursery and School Guides Publication! This is such an honour and such an incredible opportunity for me to continue to show what I and LS Tuition are all about! All credit to @lauravidawriting for her wonderful writing. Thank you so much to @nurseryandschools_edinburghfor […]
Praise Effort or Outcome? How to Build Confidence in Children
Praise Effort or Outcome? A Guide for Parents You may have heard the advice, “praise the effort, not the outcome”, it’s everywhere and for good reason. But in reality, it’s not always that simple. At LS Tuition, we often work with children whose confidence and attitude towards learning have been shaped by how they’ve been […]
Where is the Learning? Understanding How Children Learn in Primary School
Where is the Learning? As parents, it’s easy to assume that if our child is completing work, they must be learning. In reality, learning and task completion are not the same thing. At LS Tuition, one of the most common concerns we hear from parents is, “They’re doing the work, but I’m not sure it’s […]
Emotional Regulation in Children: A Guide for Parents
Emotional Regulation in Children: A Guide for Primary School Parents If your child is in primary school, you have heard teachers talk about emotional regulation, behaviour, or self-control. At LS Tuition, many parents come to us concerned about: The good news is that these challenges are common, and they’re something children can learn to manage […]
Student Success Stories: Ross (Working with Dyslexia)
What is dyslexia? The Oxford English Dictionary defines dyslexia as: “A general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence”. Whilst I do not personally agree with this definition of ‘intelligence’ (preferring instead from my experience to suggest that […]
Student Success Stories : Alina (Writing Progression)
