Emotional and Social

Emotional and Social

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

Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing

Five Steps to Mental Wellbeing

THE CROSS-AGE READING ACTIVITIES PROVIDED BY READING PALS CONTRIBUTE TO 4 OF THE 5 STEPS, RECOMMENDED BY THE NHS, TO SUPPORT AND IMPROVE MENTAL WELLBEING.  1. CONNECT – Staff and children who have used Reading Pals all agreed that it led to strong friendships, that were mutually supportive. Often these friendships continued into the playground. The questions … Read more

Projects

Projects by Reading Pals

School Home Support/Give a Book/Reading Pals  School Home Support Practitioners after receiving training in supervising Reading Pals introduced the scheme into 8 Islington primary schools. The training and resources were provided by Reading Pals and all books were provided by Give a Book. The Practitioners were able to use the scheme to develop their selected children’s confidence … Read more

Tesissima: Easy Thesis Printing and Binding for Students

Tesissima

Tesissima: Your Stress-Free Thesis PartnerWriting a thesis is hard work. After months of research and late nights, you need to print and bind your project. But where do you start? Tesissima makes this easy. This Italian website helps students print and bind their theses online. No more stress about formatting errors or last-minute rushes. Let’s … Read more

10 Tips to Developing Good Reading Habits Among Young Kids

Developing Good Reading Habits

Did you know children who read for just 20 minutes a day encounter 1.8 million words annually? Yet, in a world of TikTok and Roblox, getting kids to pick up a book can feel like negotiating peace treaties. The secret? It’s not about forcing pages—it’s about crafting magic. Why Reading Habits Matter More Than You … Read more

How to Teach Kids to Read: 12 Easy Steps to Try at Home

How to Teach Kids to Read

Imagine, Your child curls up next to you, eyes wide with curiosity as they trace their finger under the words of a storybook. “What does that say, Mama?” Teaching kids to read isn’t just about flashcards or drills—it’s about unlocking a world of imagination, one letter at a time. Whether your little one is scribbling pretend … Read more

What Google Really Wants from Your Links

What Google Really Wants from Your Links

Despite constant changes in search engine algorithms, one thing has remained true: links are still a powerful signal for rankings. Google uses backlinks to assess the authority, relevance, and trustworthiness of a website. However, not all links are created equal, and what Google values has shifted over time. Understanding what kind of links Google actually … Read more

Innovative Classroom Gadgets Driving Engagement

Innovative Classroom Gadgets Driving Engagement

Emerging Tools Shaping Modern Learning Spaces In today’s evolving educational environment, technology plays a critical role in enhancing instructional delivery, student engagement, and classroom management. The influx of innovative educational gadgets over the past few years reflects a shift toward more interactive, adaptable, and student-centered learning. As classroom dynamics become increasingly diverse and digital literacy … Read more

Understanding the Key Elements of a Legal Dissertation

Elements of a Legal Dissertation

Introduction Students’ academic coursework in law has increased with the introduction of numerous dissertations in their writing assessments. Due to this, students should master legal dissertation writing to stand a chance of scoring high in their university. However, dissertation writing can get intricate, if started without proper planning and unfamiliar with the elements involved. For … Read more