Is writing becoming a lost art? From toddlers mastering their first scribbles to teens crafting the perfect personal statement, strong writing skills are essential—but they don’t have to be a battle! Discover practical tips, fun tricks, and a little bit of humor to help your child (and yourself) navigate the world of words with confidence.
Category Archives: Pre school
Choosing your new school.
Right then, let’s chat schools. One minute you’re changing nappies and negotiating with a toddler about why spaghetti doesn’t belong on the ceiling, and the next, you’re Googling “best Dubai schools” like your life depends on it. Blink three times post-birth, and boom! You’re staring at your baby in a mini uniform, all ready forContinue reading “Choosing your new school.”
Mums of children with inclusion needs
Now, onto something a little deeper (but still with a light heart!) – inclusion. Mums, we’ve all got our challenges, but if you’re raising a child with inclusion needs, it can feel like you’re climbing Everest without a guidebook. And getting them into school? Oh, that’s just the start of the journey! Let’s face it,Continue reading “Mums of children with inclusion needs”
Reading…
Last week’s post got me thinking—how one little word can mean so many things depending on how you look at it! It’s probably why English is such a quirky yet essential language to master, and why IGCSE English is such a big milestone. Speaking of, did anyone else study Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s The Danger ofContinue reading “Reading…”
Mums school challenges 2
Thank you all for your lovely comments last week! It’s clear that so many of us are feeling the same frustrations—school places, class sizes, teacher shortages, inclusion needs, and of course, the dreaded Arabic. With Dubai growing so fast and everyone wanting to live here, schools are understandably full, and the infrastructure is still catchingContinue reading “Mums school challenges 2”
Mums school challenges.
A weekly education column thats all about the education challenges and questions that we face at home,
Addressing the Decline in Children’s Literacy: The DoE’s Reading Framework
In recent years, there has been a concerning trend in declining literacy levels among children, and the latest data from SAT performance markers only reinforces this issue. The numbers paint a stark picture: only 73% of children now meet the expected minimum standard in reading. While standardized testing provides an approximate measure of decoding andContinue reading “Addressing the Decline in Children’s Literacy: The DoE’s Reading Framework”
Learning through Play
Making toys is such fun and children love to be involved with making them. Not only is the fun of making them part of the process but it can save money as well.