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How to Improve Creative Comprehension and Creative Analysis

How to Improve Creative Comprehension and Creative Analysis

The recent introduction of “Creative Comprehension” and “Creative Analysis” to the online 11+ exams marks an exciting development. It shifts the focus toward assessin...

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Why You Should Take Your Children Out

Why You Should Take Your Children Out

We strive to provide the best opportunities for our children’s development. While academic skills are crucial, there’s a hidden gem that can greatly enhance their learning experi...

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Paper versus digital: which is more effective?

Paper versus digital: which is more effective?

In today’s world, we are constantly surrounded by digital screens, including phones, tablets, and laptops. With the rise of e-readers and digital textbooks, many parents are left wonde...

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Reading with Your Child and Asking the Right Questions

Reading with Your Child and Asking the Right Questions

Reading with your child and asking the right questions is an important part of academic success. Reading builds vocabulary, improves comprehension, and fosters critical thinking skills. In t...

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How to prepare for UK schools when you have just moved from Hong Kong

How to prepare for UK schools when you have just moved from Hong Kong

Moving to another country is a stressful experience. It takes a lot of time and effort to get settled and adapt to a new culture. For many parents, understanding a foreign education system i...

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Why are some children good at maths?

Why are some children good at maths?

Mathematics, the realm of numbers, equations, and mind-boggling puzzles, has always fascinated us. But have you ever wondered why some children seem to have a natural knack for math? You kno...

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How children’s brains learn to reason

How children’s brains learn to reason

New research reveals how kids develop an essential cognitive skill. Reasoning is hard cognitive work. It’s what allows you to understand that if A is greater than B and B is greater than C...

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Does your child have Study Partners? They should!

Does your child have Study Partners? They should!

Children are notorious procrastinators; they are easily distracted, bored and seldom keep focused on the task at hand. Parents often think that if their child works in a group, they are more...

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Is your child making a lot of mistakes? Good!

Is your child making a lot of mistakes? Good!

  As parents and teachers, it is understandable that we sometimes wish to shield children from the unpleasant feelings associated with getting things wrong. However, research shows that...

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Teach your child how to learn – not just what to learn.

Teach your child how to learn – not just what to learn.

In spite of catchy (and often cheesy) mission statements from schools, colleges and tuition centres, educational methods are commonly based around memorisation of content – focused on ...

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Verbal reasoning compound words games

Verbal reasoning compound words games

Compound Word Games are very effective for both enhancing vocabulary and helping children with several types of verbal reasoning question. Download the games here to make learning this asset...

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