The 23rd August is International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Over a period of 400 years there were over 15 million victims of the transatlantic slave trade including millions of children. This day is about remembering those who suffered in unimaginable ways, and crucially it is about raising […]
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Summer Science Fun: Growing Monster Plants!
Growing plants at home is a brilliant opportunity to explore science with your child. What do plants need to grow? What makes leaves green? Do all plants grow in the same conditions or do they need different amounts of water and sunshine? Nurturing plants from seeds also teaches children responsibility as most plants needs plenty […]
Read full articleSummer Projects: Exciting Engineering
After months of homeschooling the summer holidays may be a welcome break for both you and your family, but if you are wondering how to keep your child occupied over the next few weeks we have some ideas to help. The projects below are designed for children aged 8 upwards and they have one simple […]
Read full articleHomeschool activities: Children’s Art Week and maths
Children’s Art Week which is organised by Engage, the National Association for Gallery Education, runs from 29th June to 29th July. The aim of Children’s Art Week is to inspire children to explore different kinds of art and to experiment with a range of media. Families can participate in online workshops led by artists and […]
Read full articleHomeschooling Project: World Oceans Day
Monday 8th June is World Oceans Day. The aim of World Oceans Day is to inspire everybody – young and old – to understand why oceans are important and to take action to protect them. Oceans: Are the lungs of our planet, providing most of the oxygen we breathe. Are home to a diverse range […]
Read full articleCoronavirus implications for school and college students.
Many students will be affected by the Coronavirus school shutdowns. Looking at the latest information from the government, there will be a small number of year groups (Reception, year 1 and year 6) potentially returning to school after half term in early June. And only the following on secondary students and A level students: “Our […]
Read full articleSpace Day Homeschool Topic: Mission to the Moon!
To celebrate Space Day on 1st May we share some Moon-themed activities that you can do at home with children from primary age upwards. These activities develop a range of cross-curricular skills including English, maths, science, design and technology and art. Children are fascinated by the night sky, so there’s no better topic to fire […]
Read full articleHave you thought about getting a Tutor for your child whilst schools are closed?
It’s back to school after the Easter holidays this week, home school of course. It’s not ideal for many, especially as parents are also trying to work from home, help other vulnerable members of the family and generally cope with this whole strange situation we find ourselves in. It does however look to be continuing […]
Read full articleSpotting English Language Features and Explaining the Effect they have on the reader
Key skills for year 10s to master now for the GCSEs in 2021. Lyn Moulding has been tutoring English language and literature for Tutor My Kids for many years now and has shared these nuggets of wisdom for year 10s to get ahead, especially in this break from formal lessons, due to the Coronavirus: Language […]
Read full articleCoronavirus survival guide: homeschooling the under 11s
The coronavirus has turned all our lives upside down and homeschooling is going to have a major impact on families. We now have to juggle work, housekeeping, and being a parent with being a teacher. At the moment links to resource websites are circulating on social media, but there are so many of them that […]
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