“The early bird catches the worm” has been shown in research to be true for education. The government has recognised the importance of early learning by creating…

“Riddle-me, riddle-me, ree, there’s something I can see…” To young children, reading is a riddle or code to be cracked. Often, the first word they learn is the most important in their lives…

“Here’s to your good health!” “May you be healthy, wealthy and wise!” Throughout history, we have been concerned with each other’s health…

Is Xmas a word? Or is it an interloper, an abbreviation used in mobile phone SMS language…

The summer holidays have always been popular with children. All those warm ‘no work’ days were an escape in an age when school was boring. But school has become a more stimulating environment for…

It’s back to school again! This year will see more attention paid to the national curriculum and that includes history…

Does the word grammar strike a hidden fear button in your mind – a result of uncomfortable memories in early schooling? recently, with the first buds of spring, grammar raised its head in SA education with the NAPLAN test results for…