If your child loves decorating for Halloween and dressing up for Trick or Treat, stories are a great way to get them even more in the spooky spirit! As well as watching some classic family friendly flicks, how about ordering some festive books from your local library? Here’s our pick of the very best children’s […]
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5 myths about tutoring
Are you considering home tuition for your child, but you have concerns about it? In this article we share 5 myths about tutoring and address the worries we hear from parents most often. The reality is that a home tutor can boost a child’s confidence so they develop a ‘can do’ attitude towards learning that […]
Read full articleNational Read a Book Day: children’s pirate stories
National Read a Book Day and Talk Like a Pirate Day are both in September. To celebrate, we’ve reviewed our favourite pirate stories for children. From classic tales of swashbuckling adventures to recently published stories starring up-to-date heroes and heroines, we hope you’ll find something your child will enjoy. Most children love a pirate story […]
Read full articleWhat makes a good tutor?
The best tutors genuinely love their work and are fully committed to helping students achieve their potential. Here we take a deeper dive into what makes a good tutor. This list is drawn from our many years of experience at Tutor My Kids. A qualified teacher The best tutors are qualified teachers because they: Understand […]
Read full articleCricket games to play at home
Cricket is a great game for children to play in the garden or the local park. As well as developing their physical fitness, balance and hand-eye co-ordination it can improve social skills because it’s a team sport. Another reason to encourage children to play cricket is because of the positive role models like James Anderson […]
Read full articleWorld Chocolate Day
It’s World Chocolate Day! Did you know that across the world we eat more than 3 billion kilograms of chocolate every year? That’s equivalent to 789,473 hippos! Although chocolate has been part of our lives for some 2,000 years, how much do we really know about it? Here are some activities you can do at […]
Read full articleHow to prepare your child for leaving school
Are you wondering how to prepare your child for leaving school at 16 or 18? Leaving school is a major milestone in your child’s life which can be both exciting and daunting. Here we share some practical ways you can help them. 1. Talk about the choices available to them Children who turn 16 years […]
Read full articleQueen’s Platinum Jubilee ideas for children at home
Queen Elizabeth II has reigned for 70 years which makes her the longest reigning British monarch, and the longest reigning female monarch in history. The Platinum Jubilee is an anniversary of her ascension to the throne on 2nd June 1953. Here we share some Queen’s Platinum Jubilee ideas you might like to try at home […]
Read full articleWould your child benefit from one to one tuition?
Are you wondering whether your child needs one to one tuition? Here we share a few examples of circumstances where a child could gain significantly from individual tuition and what a tutor would do to help them. A tutor can help if your child is struggling academically The school curriculum is jam-packed and fast paced. […]
Read full articleHow children can get published
For young, budding authors getting published is a dream come true. If you want to encourage your child to write, seeing their work in print is a great motivator. Alternatively, if your child has written a story and they would like to see it in print – they can! Here we share how children can […]
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