This would have to be one of the most common challenges my students face and need assistance with. The urge for students to put things off can be strong, especially...
Usually students start a new school year with the best intentions. Ideally these are then continued and followed throughout the school year. Here are my top 10 tips for students...
Sadly we know the summer holidays will not last forever. Back to school preparation will shortly be upon us and here are some things to consider so everyone can start...
We know school has finished, or is just about over for the year for most students, and the last thing you probably want to think about right now is completing...
Many Year 6 students start to worry about secondary school at the beginning of Term 1, and these concerns often escalate throughout their final year of primary school. Students’ concerns...
You are probably wondering why making mistakes is important for students – how can this possibly be? Recently I was attending one of my son’s parent teacher interviews and was...
Do you as a parent really understand the difference between passive v active study strategies for students? If you answered no to this question you are not alone. Unfortunately many...
I often get asked by parents should a student listen to music while studying? When answering this question I usually say that there are a variety of factors to consider...
I tell all the students that I work with 1:1 and in my workshops, at both primary and secondary schools, to ‘Don’t be afraid to ask the teacher for help’!...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hKAVWGlwD4;t=10s That time of year is fast approaching (in the Southern hemisphere anyway) when it will be time for exams. Some students will be more prepared than others for what...
This is such a simple concept – ‘students need to practise the way they are tested’ yet in my experience it’s something that many students actually struggle with. I regularly...
The importance of a growth mindset for students cannot be underestimated. Students are more likely to succeed with their studies if they develop a growth mindset compared to having that...
