MagiKats Blog
Tips and advice for parents
Back to school: how do you help prepare your child?
Is your child anxious about going back to school? If so, there is lots you can do to help both now and as they get back to school.
Understanding and preparing for the CATs test
Understanding CATs tests and reasoning and how to help your child prepare for them.
Why should you enrol your secondary school child in summer school?
Why enrolling your secondary school child in summer school is a smart move to prevent lost learning and build confidence for the new school year.
Why should you enrol your primary school child in summer school?
Get your child off to the best start this September with summer school tuition. Prevent summer learning loss and help them progress with MagiKats' fun and educational summer programmes. Enrol now or get in touch for more information.
Understanding children’s learning styles
Every child learns differently. While some children thrive when listening to explanations, others need to see, touch, or actively engage with material to truly understand it. In this post we explore the four main learning styles, how adaptive teaching methods can enhance learning, and how MagiKats incorporates these approaches into its workshops.
How to revise and prepare for exams
It’s that time of year. Time for key assessments, exam revision and exams. The pressure on students can be immense as they prepare for these pivotal moments in their school career, so we thought it would be helpful to share some tips on how to revise and prepare for exams without getting too stressed.
My Revision Booster Plan
Revision for GCSEs or National 5s can get a bit same-y. Read subject, make notes on subject, make smaller notes on subject, perform miracles with ant-size writing to make notes even smaller. Remember notes. Rinse. Repeat.
What Your Child Will Be Learning in English and Maths This Spring
Discover what your child will be studying in English and Maths this Spring at MagiKats, with clear stage-by-stage examples and skills that build confidence.
Five signs your child might be struggling with schoolwork
Five common signs that your child may need additional support with their schoolwork and what you should do.
Is your child entering Year 5? You need to research their secondary education NOW!
Horrifying it may be, but your child’s secondary education is going to depend on the decisions that you make when he or she is only nine years old. Whether you are looking at the local secondary, a grammar school or private education, it’s never too early to know the path and work out how to ensure you child has the best shot at the school place that works best for them.