Teachers often use literature in a language class to provide a motivating context and promote language learning. However, literature also...

As teachers, we know that stories allow for the introduction and revision of language. In addition to expanding children's vocabulary,...

Phonological awareness refers to the ability to focus on the sounds of speech as distinct from the meaning. The development of...

What is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a type of language disorder. Peterson and McGrath explain that "one of its underlying neuropsychological...

Managing fast finishers in the young learner classroom can pose a significant challenge for teachers. These learners complete their tasks...

Reading aloud in the early years helps develop a curiosity for books and supports children's listening and overall language development....

Graphic organisers are a useful scaffold to support reading comprehension. However, there is no consensus among researchers as to which...

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I was inspired to write this blog post after Meritxell Blanco's presentation "Taking care of students' emotional well-being" at the...

Young learners do not fully understand the value of learning a foreign language and their motivation is controlled externally, e.g. by...