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Seven ways reading comprehension can help your child excel in life

Reading comprehension refers to how you derive meaning from written words. We can then take that meaning and combine it with our knowledge and past experiences to make sense of the words. Imagine for a moment what life would be like if you weren’t able to do this. If you were given some text and …

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How to help your child with their writing skills

Writing is an integral part of our lives. For school aged children, writing isn’t just confined to the subject of English either. It is integrated into all parts of their education. In Mathematics you need to be able to write numbers and explanations and subjects like Science use writing for research and descriptions of the …

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Why public speaking is an important skill for children to learn

Does the thought of standing up in front of an audience make you feel nervous? Chances are you haven’t been given enough opportunities to practise, or haven’t been given tips on how to step out on stage with confidence. Many of us avoid public speaking at all costs, but it’s such an important life skill …

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Practice makes perfect with school holiday classes

  People often think that sending kids off to a class during the school holidays is crazy! Whilst kids definitely need down time to recover from a busy school year, attending a class is a great opportunity to spark creativity and continuous learning as they are removed from their usual daily routine. At Leap into Literacy we are excited about our upcoming …

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