So you’re thinking about getting into IT in Kolkata? Smart move. The city’s tech scene has been quietly exploding, and honestly, it’s about time everyone caught on. But here’s where it gets tricky – there are tons of IT training institutes in Kolkata, and picking the wrong one can waste months of your life and … Read more
We all remember when teaching kids to read and understand the cultural content available to them meant cozy evenings with picture books, sounding out syllables, and helping them follow a storyline from beginning to end. It was cozy movie nights with cute family movies or educational TV shows. The content alone did most of … Read more
In today’s dynamic learning environments, educators are constantly seeking creative ways to engage students, promote school spirit, and foster a sense of belonging within classrooms and communities. One surprisingly effective and accessible method is through the use of custom screen print t-shirts. Far from being just a trendy fashion statement, custom printed apparel can play … Read more
Getting into physician assistant (PA) school feels like climbing Mount Everest. Thousands apply, but only a fraction get accepted. What makes the difference between “welcome to our program” and “try again next year”? Often, it’s your personal statement. My PA Resource exists for one powerful reason: to turn your personal statement from a weakness into your greatest … Read more
Why use scripts? The scripts include questions from the four levels of questions described in a system widely used in the field of speech and language development. Independence The aim of the scheme is that the children will abandon the scripts once they have gained understanding and experience in using the four levels of questioning. … Read more
Speech, language and communication are vital skills that are linked with many different areas including children and young people’s mental health. Reading Pals base their scripts on a language model, used in the training and practice of Speech and Language professionals, to stimulate and support children’s higher level language development. The vocabulary and concepts explored … Read more
During the School Home Support pilot, in Islington primary schools, several children reported that the Reading Pals sessions had given them the confidence to help their younger siblings with reading at home. This is particularly significant for families where parents simply do not have enough time to read with the children, families where parents lack … Read more
Parents and Siblings The pre-written scripts act as a coaching tool for parents, giving them knowledge and experience in asking comprehension questions and having stimulating discussions about the child’s book. Many parents are keen to support their child’s reading development at home but lack confidence and knowledge of how best to do this. Many parents … Read more
I would like to explain why I think backing Give a Book’s crowdfunding campaign, to support 10 new Breakfast Book Clubs in schools in 2021, is an extremely worthwhile thing to do. Breakfast clubs are an ideal environment to run reading and cross-age activities because the children are present in mixed ages, many of them for … Read more
Forming Connections There are many reasons why children feel lonely; moving areas and countries, language barriers, social anxiety, speech and language processing difficulties, hearing loss, dysfunctional home lives and bullying in their communities and schools.Reading Pals can make a crucial difference to any child who is feeling lonely by helping the child to form stronger … Read more
