What Are Similes? A simile is a way of comparing two things using the words like or as. Example: “She was as busy as a bee.” It makes writing more exciting and helps the reader picture what you mean. Why… Read More »The Magic of Similes: Make Your Writing Sparkle! ✨📖
Mastering Comprehension for 7+, 8+, and 11+ Exams Comprehension tests are all about understanding what you read and showing that you can find key details quickly. Many students panic when they see a big chunk of text — but… Read More »The Secret to Cracking 11+ Comprehension Questions (Without Panicking!)
Inference – Discover What the Text Isn’t Saying Out Loud Inference is like detective work for reading — picking up clues from the story to figure out what’s really happening. In 7+, 8+ and 11+ exams, it’s not only… Read More »Hidden Clues in the Story: Can You Become a Reading Detective?
Silent Letters – The Secret Sounds That Aren’t There! Why is there a ‘k’ in “knight”? Or a ‘b’ in “thumb”? Silent letters can make spelling tricky — but once you spot the pattern, you’ll never forget them. Let’s crack… Read More »The Mystery of Silent Letters: Why They’re Tricky (and How to Outsmart Them!)
Alphabetical Order – A Simple Skill That Unlocks Exam Success Alphabetical order isn’t just for organising books – it’s a powerful tool in English exams, especially in 7+, 8+, and 11+ questions. Learn to master it and become a sorting… Read More »Crack the Code: How Alphabetical Order Powers Up Your English Skills!
Number Sequences Made Simple – A Must-Know for 7+, 8+ & 11+ Success Number sequences are like puzzles with a pattern. If your child can crack the code, they can conquer one of the most common and rewarding question types… Read More »The Secret Language of Numbers: Can Your Child Spot the Pattern?
Mastering Odd One Out – A Secret Weapon for 7+, 8+, and 11+ Exams Odd One Out questions look simple… but they’re secretly testing your brain power in clever ways. Can your child spot the word, number or pattern… Read More »Why Odd One Out Questions Are Secretly Genius (And How to Crack Them!)
Ever felt like maths could use a shortcut? Rounding is your new best friend! Let’s break it down: What is Rounding? Rounding means making a number simpler, but still close to what it was. A simple rule is anything 5… Read More »Quick Guide: Rounding Numbers Made Easy!
As parents, we often wonder how best to support our children’s learning, especially when preparing for crucial exams like the 7+ to 11+ tests. One powerful tool in your arsenal is understanding how memory works—particularly the concepts of recency and… Read More »Recency and Revising to Boosting Your Child’s Memory
When your child is preparing for exams like the 11+, understanding fundamental maths concepts is crucial. Among these are the concepts of mean, mode, and median. These are types of averages that help us make sense of data. Let’s explore… Read More »Understanding Mean, Mode, and Median