by Maggie Steel | Apr 17, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorised
Before children focus on learning multiplication facts, make sure they have spent time exploring the structures within a times table. If children understand the structure of a times table, and can link related facts, it will not only increase the accuracy of their...
by Maggie Steel | Oct 23, 2019 | Blog
Do the Maths! Helping children to learn number skills and develop a love of numbers. Even before your child goes to school, most of us have done what we can to get hold of books. We buy them or borrow them. We all know that reading with your child is essential....
by Maggie Steel | Oct 15, 2019 | Blog, Children
It is a universal human trait to want to give up when things get hard. Not surprisingly, there are plenty of mantras written to inspire us through these times. Mantra 1: When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This one is well-meaning, but actually not very...
by Maggie Steel | May 30, 2019 | Blog, Peer Mentoring
Peer Mentoring: a catalyst for personal growth The FunKey Maths Peer Mentoring programme trains Year 5 students (age 9-10) to work with children in Year 2 (age 6-7) who have started to struggle in maths. The highly structured programme helps the younger children build...
by Maggie Steel | May 28, 2019 | Blog, Peer Mentoring
The FunKey Maths Peer Mentoring Programme is an intervention which pairs trained Year 5 children with Year 2s who are below age related expectations in maths. The Year 5s work with the Year 2s through a structured programme of maths activities, which develops both...
by Maggie Steel | May 13, 2017 | Blog, Children
When I was the mother of two small girls I heard a grannie on the radio. She had a compelling tone – wise and warm mother-earth – so I listened intently. I remember her stark warning: “Never rush a child.” She talked about the importance of going at the...
