Often, the first time parents hear the term Working Memory (WM) is when their child undergoes assessment for learning difficulties. Teachers generally understand that a student’s WM dictates the relative ease or difficulty with which they ‘hold’ information for short periods of time, say to follow classroom instructions, write and spell accurately or complete a mathematical calculation. But there’s more to working memory. Continue reading
In the UK developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is also known as dyspraxia.
This year’s theme for Dyspraxia Awareness Week is Mental Health Matters. The focus for 2018 is on teenagers; for 2019, it will be adults. Continue reading
I asked recently what sorts of blogposts people would like to see, and one of the responses related to question words. This is a great topic, and I’ve decided to deal with it in three separate articles. This is the first and it relates to spelling… Continue reading
Another week, another dyslexia and SpLD professionals’ event!
Today marks the eleventh World Autism Awareness Day. Last week local groups across Britain got together for fund-raising events and initiatives, to raise awareness, show solidarity and, importantly, to celebrate. Continue reading
As with all my infographics, this one can be downloaded for printing. There’s a link at the bottom of the page. There’s also a link to download sets of alphabet cards for the games. Continue reading
A few thought on targets Continue reading
Support ideas for mathematical development for use at home or at school. Continue reading
Support ideas for mathematical development for use at home or at school. Continue reading
Support ideas for mathematical development for use at home or at school. Continue reading
Originally published to coincide with twelvetide (12 festive days 2017-18) Continue reading
Originally published to coincide with twelvetide (12 festive days 2017-18) Continue reading
Reposted to coincide with the fifth day of twelvetide (12 festive days 2017-18) Continue reading
Originally published to coincide with twelvetide (12 festive days 2017-18) Continue reading
Reposted to coincide with twelvetide (12 festive days 2017-18) Continue reading
Originally published to coincide with twelvetide (12 festive days 2017-18) Continue reading
Originally published to coincide with twelvetide (12 festive days 2017-18) Continue reading
I promised to share some simple ideas about how manipulatives, physical props and visuals can support maths learning beyond early years in a previous blog. Here are a few of the tools I use regularly: Continue reading
In an earlier blog I mentioned maths anxiety. This can be crippling for some children. We don’t know quite what’s at the root of this, perhaps it is the perception that, in maths, things are either right or wrong. The very thing that makes maths a joy to some children, makes it seem inaccessible to others. Continue reading
Working memory difficulties are a feature of neurodevelopmental conditions. This makes so much of what happens at school or in learning situations more challenging than it should be. The good news is that there are plenty of small accommodations and adjustments that can make day-to-day learning easier. Continue reading
