Dec 16, 20202 minThe Bridge to Fluency (Part 2)Supporting reading fluency skills for students who struggle Published interventions and curriculum based interventions (CBIs) Effective...
Dec 8, 20202 minBridging the Writing Skills GapHow do I teach my students to write? Many teachers enter the profession with the goal of helping students become effective learners. Some...
Nov 17, 20202 minSLOOM! O is for OverlearningIn the wise words of one 21st century philosopher: Let’s do it, let’s do it, let’s do it, let’s do it... And do it and do it and do it,...
Jun 10, 20194 minADHD, Dyslexia & Reading EngagementIntervention support for students with ADHD should follow a few simple guidelines. They should: 1. Be quick 2. Focus on specific skills 3. B
Jun 4, 20193 minThree Quick-Wins for DyslexicsA few years ago, I was asked by a small group of parents what advice I would give to help their children with their reading development....
May 20, 20192 minMeasuring SEN Progress: WritingCBM is a method for monitoring small, specific steps. It uses regular, timed assessment of your existing curriculum (yes, the one you are te
Dec 18, 20182 minSLOOM! M is for multi-sensorySLOOM! M is for Multisensory There is no shortage of multi-sensory teaching advice. An online search for the phrase “multi-sensory...
Dec 2, 20182 minSLOOM! LO is for Little & OftenLittle & Often There is no mystery in “Little & Often”. It means to teach in small time frames... often! Rocket science it is not If...
Nov 26, 20181 minSLOOM! S is for ScaffoldingDeveloping confidence in our kids Have you ever experienced failure in something? Perhaps it was a test, an assignment, or something more...
Nov 20, 20181 minSLOOM! (Part 1): IKEA and Teaching ReadingPart 1: IKEA & HSBC (How to best teach kids with literacy difficulties) Acronyms make everyday things like business names and laws sound...