The School Room Teddington

Love it when I come across someone who can offer reassurance and help to both children and parents. Check out Paloma Forde. http://www.screen4dyslexia.com

Looking for a KS3, GCSE or A level maths tutor in the Teddington area? Let me recommend Rob Hardy.
What you might want to know: he studied maths at Oxford university, recently retired as Operations Director from the World Wildlife Fund, loves maths and wants students to learn how interesting maths is.
Rob is familiar with GCSE and A level syllabi, so can teach from Year 7 up.
... Fee:£40 per hour Teaches on Tues, Wed and Thurs TIme: 4.00-7.00pm
Some spaces still available.
Contact details: fourhardys@aol.com
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bruffs-Guide-Gra mmar-…/…/1520926693 Can't recommend this highly enough. This is a must have for any parent with children aged 7-16. In fact, it is a must have for anyone of any age who wants to improve their grammar. Loving it!

Really excited about the forthcoming creative writing workshop at The School Room on Saturday 14th April 2018.
Louise Johncox, author of The Baker's Daughter, will be joining me to share her experience of writing a food memoir and to pass on some of her top tips.
No previous experience of writing is necessary. All you need is a memory or idea related to food and a desire to write. Do come along - it will be fun!
... Date: 14th April 2018 Time: 10.00am- 3.30pm Venue: The School Room Teddington Cost: £65.00 (includes lunch)
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Delighted to hear that local poet, Alison Hill, has taken on Spellbound Storybooks. The School Room Teddington will be looking to her for lots of recommendations.
(no title) Spellbound Storybooks sources and selects books for children of all ages - stop by and choose from a range of beautifully illustrated books from around the world. Save time browsing online or bumping buggies around bookshops - Spellbound has a wide range of unusual titles to inspire curious minds an... SPELLBOUNDSTORIES.WORDPRESS.COM

Interview techniques: here are some ideas to help your child to prepare for an 11+ entrance interview.
https://exampapersplus.co.uk/11-plus-gram mar-school-interv…/

11+ entrance exams: changes are on the way. Schools are beginning to move away from the more traditional form of written papers and towards on-line assessments. The North London Independent Girls' Schools Consortium are reviewing their 11+ entrance exam for 2019. Two interesting articles worthy of a read with up to date information:
https://www.galorepark.co.uk/…/Assessme nt-online-that-must-…
... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/leadig-gir ls-schools-scrap-en…/
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Thank you for this recommendation, Sam. Whether you are a cat lover or not, this children's book makes an entertaining read. A real page turner. I loved it!

Have been asked if I know any GCSE Chemistry and Physics tutors. Please let me know of any you can recommend.

For parents thinking about secondary schools for their children, here is some useful information from Parents in Touch.
https://parentsintouch.co.uk/Choosing-a-S econdary-school…

Grit. Apparently that is the key to success. How can it be taught? By teaching a positive growth mindset. This excellent TED talk says it all. https://www.ted.com/…/angela_lee_duckwo rth_grit_the_power_o…

Utterly brilliant and utterly funny read. Love Lauren Child's humour. Have rediscovered my 8 year old self!

A shout out for Millie and Waldegrave School. Just goes to show that hard work and determination do pay off, especially when combined with excellent maths teaching. Waving my flag from the sidelines in support!

So this is book 1 of 20. Think I really need to dig deep and find the nine year old in me to appreciate the humour. 'We laughed so much it hurt.' Sophie , aged 9. I am currently pain free! However, just found a corker of a description: 'she had lovely sandy hair like a cat's daydream and a smile like the Bank of England. And when she laughed the sunlight went splashing off her pretty teeth like diamonds in search of adventure.'

I have decided to set myself the challenge of reading these 20 books over the summer. Who is up for joining me? There is no better way to inspire a child to read than by modelling it - and with the very material that is written for them. Do share your likes/dislikes and any inspirational stories that result from your challenge. I will keep you posted with my own journey. I'm starting off with Mr Gum because I am reminded of a child who once dressed up as him on World Book Day. It always makes me laugh when I think back on it.

Comma use No. 2. The comma precedes conjunctions which join two simple sentences together. In this case 'so.' Check out Mr Bruff's website for more.

Trying to put a bit of colour and fun into learning grammar. The next five posts will show 5 ways to use a comma in writing. My lovely young assistant illustrates No1: use a comma to separate items in a list.

Off to a cool start at The School Room Teddington this afternoon.