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Does exercise improve learning? 5 Ways to introduce more movement into your child's week.
Improved health and fitness is an obvious benefit of physical activity, but does exercise improve learning outcomes for your child? Let's look at what the research tells us and discover 5 ways to…
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Fun (and easy!) Easter Activities for Kids of All Ages
Take a look at our Easter-themed activities for kids of all ages! Our curated list of 10 egg-citing activities has been hand-picked and perfect for kids aged 5-16. From crafting bunny treat bags to…
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The Importance of Family Learning
Family learning is a very broad term, but overall we can understand it to describe any sort of learning that takes place between generations of a family. It isn’t formal learning and isn’t talking…
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5 Reasons Why Parents Choose Online Tutoring
Online Tuition is becoming more and more popular. With more families having access to technology, it is now possible to get the support you and your child need, from the comfort of your own home.…
Secondary
Top Tips for Teens - How to Study Successful for Exams
Studying is a skill and an important one for pupils to learn as they move through secondary school. Not everyone learns in the same way and it is the same for studying. However, there are some…
Secondary
Does social media help or hinder my teen with their learning?
Whatever your opinions are about social media, there is no getting away from the fact that it is an integral part of modern day life and if used mindfully, can foster connections, boost self esteem,…
Secondary
How can meaningful connections support your teen's mental health?
Despite the rise in online social media platforms such as TikTok, according to 'Support in Mind, Scotland', as many as 1 in 4 young people say they feel socially anxious, lonely and overwhelmed.…
Secondary
5 reasons why Scottish Prelims are important
The name ‘Prelims’ is misleading. ‘Pre’ means before, so why worry about something that comes before? The answer is simple. Because they count. Read the 5 reasons why Prelims are so important and the…
Primary
Building a Growth Mindset in Children: A Path to Success with Online Tutoring
In the realm of online primary tutoring, instilling a growth mindset in children is paramount for their academic success and personal growth. Let's explore the importance of nurturing a growth mindset…
Primary
Easy Family Maths Ideas to try at Home
As a parent, you play a crucial role in your child's education, and one subject that often strikes fear into the hearts of many parents is mathematics. However, maths doesn't have to be a source of…
Primary
Why is having confidence so important for your child's development?
Children who have strong self-esteem typically feel loved and accepted, are proud of their abilities, and have faith in themselves. In contrast, kids who lack self-confidence often feel inferior to…
Primary
Home Learning Maths Ideas for the Summer Holidays!
It is widely believed that children can lose up to 2 months worth of learning during the summer holidays. This is sometimes referred to as summer learning loss. It is believed to happen when…
Primary
5 Games to play at home to develop maths skills using dice
Some of the best materials to use are often things you have at home like dice. Here are some ideas for games to play with children at primary school level using just dice.
Primary
How can I support my child's mental health and develop their emotional literacy skills?
Emotional literacy gives us the ability to recognise, understand, handle and appropriately express emotions; it is what motivates a child to care, and it all starts by tuning into feelings.…
Primary
5 ways to maintain your family's mental health
The 27th of January marks Parent Mental Health Day, and although our main focus is of course on children, My Primary Tutor recognises that family life has a huge impact on children and how they learn!…