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Have you ever used clapping games with your class? They make for great reading, and then fun to follow! This … Continued

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There are many fabulous ideas happening in classrooms around the world and I have decided to share some of these … Continued

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Our latest product is the result of teacher feedback and we are ever so grateful. I managed to get these … Continued

I do hope that you enjoy a giggle. I had the dubious title of ‘giggling Gertie’ as a child and … Continued

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You and Your Toolbox are Critical Elements in Your Pupils’ Abilities to Learn Not too long ago I was confronted … Continued

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As a mother of three dyslexic boys (incidentally – all of whom have studied successfully at tertiary level and now … Continued

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