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: Reading
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”