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These resources are for all parents, teachers, tutors, educators, advisors and anyone who has an interest in our children’s education.
Everything from learning, teaching, tips & tricks as well as best practices and activity guides. We provide a mix of insightful and actionable blogs that will help with your child’s educational needs, allowing them to attain their educational potential in fun and interesting ways.
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A Book for Every Stage: Ignite Your Child’s Love of Reading
If reading is fun, children will want to do it!
That’s why we’ve put together this list of brilliant books that will engage and excite your child at each primary year level!
Inspiring your child to find their love of reading is probably the very best way there is to support their learning in school.
Top 3 Common Mistakes Kids Make When Telling Time
Many children find learning to tell the time tricky - and with good reason, it’s a very abstract concept!
When it comes to helping your child with telling time, it can be a frustrating experience.
Let’s look at the top 3 common mistakes we see kids make. We’ll explain the misconceptions, and give strategies to help teach time in a way your child understands.
How to Teach Your Child to Tell Time
Telling time seems like a simple concept to us adults. It can be frustrating when your child just doesn’t seem to understand. However, it’s actually quite complex when you break it down.
We break down the process of teaching time to your child into simple steps and include useful top tips to make it easier for you and your child!
The Best Order to Learn Times Tables
What times tables should my child know for their age? How can I help my child learn their times tables?
If you find yourself asking these questions, then you’ve come to the right place!
We’ve put together a simple guide to help you understand what grade different multiplication facts are taught at school, as well as some handy hints to help your child master their multiplication facts!
Unleashing the 'Understanding' Strand: The 'Why' and 'How' of Maths
Brace yourselves as we delve into the realm of the 'why' and the 'how' of mathematics—the essence of the 'understanding' proficiency strand. A year level guide is included to help you identify the skills for your child, as well as a list of question prompts and ideas to support your child at home to inspire your child’s love of maths.
How to take the ‘work’ out of homework
Does your child (and you!) dread homework time? So many parents tell us that this is one of their top struggles with their kids. Follow these 6 simple tips to set your kids up for a smoother homework routine…making it hassle free for you!
Top 3 Common Mistakes When Reading at Home
Supporting your child with reading at home can be a challenge…especially when the way children are being taught at school is changing!
Goodbye Sight Words, Hello Phonics
Have you noticed the dramatic shift in the way young children are taught to read at school?
Schools are shifting towards a more modern approach to teaching reading.
We cover 3 changes taking place in schools with reading (and spelling), keeping you up to date with the best ways to support your child.
5 Fun and Easy Activities to Keep Kids Entertained During School Holidays
We know it can be hard trying to entertain your kids at home when they’re on school break.
Don't worry, we've got you covered!
Try these 5 activities and you’ll have them entertained for hours, and learning at the same time!
5 Ways to Empower Your Child with a Growth Mindset
As parents, the way we talk about ability and learning can have powerful effects on our children and their beliefs.
Here are 5 ways to empower your child with the strength of a Growth Mindset!
Growth vs Fixed Mindset: What It Means For Your Child
Have you ever heard your child say: “I can’t do it!”
It’s quite common, and it often comes out when children (and even us adults) are struggling with a challenge, trying something new, or lacking confidence to go outside of our comfort zone.
AI for Parents: 3 Exciting Ways to Use AI for learning
Discover 3 exciting ways AI can enhance your child's learning experience! Attain Education's tutors use AI to create personalised activities tailored to your child's interests and personality. From creative problem solving to reading comprehension, these activities are engaging and fun. Learn how to use AI to help your child love learning today!
Top 10 Questions to Pick the Perfect Tutor
Need help picking a tutor for your child? Overwhelmed with the options out there, and want to make the right choice?
Use these 10 questions to make sure you’re getting the best tutor for your child, and that it will drive the results you’re looking for!
5 Must Know Maths Terms
Has your child come home with new maths terms that leave you scratching your head?
Discover the top 5 maths terms you need to know, with practical strategies you can use to help support your child.
Have a read!
Modern maths: “That’s Not How I was Taught!”
Ever tried helping your child with maths homework, only to hear, “That’s not how my teacher show us”? Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
Methods for teaching maths have changed over the years, leaving many parents puzzled. Dive into the article to get a better understand of the new approaches and practical ways you can support your child.
Don’t let outdated methods create confusion - check out this article to get up to speed!