More Than Baby Talk: How Nursery Rhymes Can Benefit Older Students

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This is world Nursery Rhyme Week and millions of children around the globe will be singing, doing the actions and exploring a range of nursery rhymes. Much research has shown that nursery rhymes are incredibly beneficial for children as they can boost vocabulary and language development; develop literacy and numeracy skills; and develop social and…

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Using poetry in teaching: A Tool for the Classroom

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Poetry is a little like Marmite – you either love it or hate it! This may stem from your own experiences when you were younger, or perhaps it’s a genre you haven’t explored much. But poetry is more than just rhymes and verses; it is a powerful tool that can transform learning in the classroom.…

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Teaching reading fluency: a focused look

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What is Reading Fluency? Reading fluency involves much more than just reading quickly. A common misconception among pupils—and sometimes adults—is that being a fluent reader means being a fast reader. However, fluency refers to the ability to read smoothly, accurately, and with expression. Fluent readers pay attention to punctuation, phrasing, and the structure of text,…

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