School – The Happy Learner

Supporting children as they learn to write

Sophie — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 09:15:00 +0000

I have been chatting to a few mums lately whose children have recently started school. The same questions keep coming up “How do I support my child to hold a pencil properly?” “They get so frustrated because they can’t write the letters.” “They cross out their work or refuse to do it again because it …

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Spellings!

Sophie — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 21:09:30 +0000

It has been a while since I have blogged due to a very busy summer. Isabel finished her chemotherapy, which was very exciting. Nick has been busy training for the ‘Ride across Britain’ bike ride from Land’s end to John O’Groats, which he completed last week. A gruelling 980 mile ride in all weathers over …

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First day at school is done – what next?

Sophie Calienda — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 20:59:46 +0000

I wrote a blog a few weeks ago outlining the ways you can help prepare your child for starting school. Hopefully now most children have had their first day and survived- phew! So how can we continue to support them as they navigate their way through the school day and come across situations that may …

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Starting School – Top tips for getting your child ready for their first day at school

Sophie Calienda — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 19:48:43 +0000

I decided to write this blog as there is very little information available to parents about starting school and the best ways to support them through this time. I am able to write from the viewpoint of a Reception teacher as well as a mum who went through the process last year. Isabel was starting …

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