MagiKats Blog
Tips and advice for parents
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 MagiKats helps with early years development
Is your child starting primary school? Read how MagiKats can boost their development by helping to build foundation skills in a positive learning environment.
When Lucy came to MagiKats
Beside me sat a solemn little girl. Lucy was eight years old, with huge brown eyes and a frighteningly matter of fact approach to life. “What do you like best about school?” I asked, “Home time!”
Is your child 'coasting'?
Things are going ok at school - but could they be better? Read about the signs to look out for when your child is coasting.
Are Exclamation Marks Overused? The Government Thinks So!
Do you find the over-use of exclamation marks annoying? Do you think online texting and social media sites have led to a pandemic of exclamationism? If so, read on!!!
"My child just doesn't want to do school work with me!"
If I had a penny........ Seriously, this is mentioned in most (if not all) the enquiries I get for MagiKats. So, if you think it makes you abnormal, think again!
Coping with the stress of a new school
I’ve been so proud this week to see the new school uniforms on some of my students; to see them growing up. Some are beaming but most look tired!
Is tutoring your child for entrance exams “abhorrent”? One private school head thinks so!
A recent article in The Telegraph led with the headline, “Private tutoring is abhorrent says private school head.” (read it here) The position taken by the piece was that if a child needs tutoring to get into a school, then the school is probably not for them. I agree – to a point.
How old were you when you started school? We debate the school entry age.
How old were you when you started school? I was five, having had my birthday in August. Back then nobody really went to school any earlier so I was very much the youngest in my class.
Tuition for your child - who to choose?
Are you one of those parents who, without realising it, has been quietly mulling over the comments made either in your child’s report at the end of last term or at the parent teacher meetings you recently attended?