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Combatting the Summer Slide
Why 20 Minutes of Daily Reading is Essential for Kids' Academic Growth The research says when we read 20 minutes a day, we are exposed to...
Jul 30, 20242 min read
Rush Hour: Learning Through Play
By LS Tuition One of our core beliefs is that learning should be fun. Fun is important for learners of all ages but especially children...
Jun 20, 20247 min read
A Critical Thinking Method That Helps Children Think Big
By Lydia Scaltsas Founder LS Tuition and Private Tutor Creative , non-judgemental , free-thinking — three words we’d use to describe our...
May 21, 20246 min read
Is there an ideal instrument for my child?
Do you want to unlock your child’s musical potential? Perhaps you just want them to enjoy music making. Either way, it’s important to...
May 3, 20245 min read
Why the piano is the ideal first instrument
Edinburgh-based piano teacher, Alla Norrie, explains why the piano is the ideal first instrument. She also provides her top musical...
Apr 11, 20242 min read
The best children’s books for the Easter holidays
Easter Eggs & Chickens From Ginger & Pickles Bookshop Did you know that the owner of Ginger & Pickles in Stockbridge also happens to be...
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Why Nurturing Problem-Solving Skills Early Matters
Every day, children encounter a world filled with complexities, uncertainties, and emotions. Conflict with siblings, academic pressure,...
Mar 15, 20248 min read
Children as Young as Two Can Learn to Cook
Here Are The Kitchen Skills They Can Get to Grips With Learning to cook can be hugely valuable for children. It can be used to teach...
Mar 5, 20244 min read
Voxblock, The Award Winning Screen-Free Audiobook Player
Voxblock is the screen-free audiobook player that gives children full control. With no wifi or downloads needed, the audiobooks just snap...
Jan 31, 20242 min read
Helping Your Child With Spelling
Daunted by teaching children their ‘there’ from their ‘they’re’? Spelling might feel scary, but it’s possible to make the process...
Jan 19, 20245 min read
Looking to expand your little one’s library?
Page-turning books for Key Stages 1 and 2 We asked the tutors at LS Tuition to recommend their favourite books for Key Stages 1 and 2....
Dec 13, 20239 min read
How nurturing the whole child fosters a love of learning
The Key Differences Between Holistic and Traditional Learning Unsure about whether holistic education or the traditional approach is...
Nov 16, 20238 min read
Holistic, Inclusive Alternative To Mainstream Education In Edinburgh
There are wonderful alternatives to mainstream education — like our unique learning space in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by teacher...
Oct 31, 20236 min read
Choosing the right book for your child
By Lydia the Founder of LS Tuition. Choosing the right book - reading level If you ever wonder why schools put so much emphasis on...
Sep 27, 20232 min read
Voxblock Launches Voxblock Schools
Voxblock Schools - screen-free audiobook schools package - the storytime classroom assistant for children aged 3-12 Voxblock, launch...
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Instrument Purchasing and Rental Options
The Wind Section - Instruments to Purchase or Hire If your child has been offered music lessons at school to learn a brass or woodwind...
Sep 21, 20232 min read
Children have a skewed view of the natural world – but it doesn’t have to be that way
By Kate Howlett , PhD candidate in Zoology, University of Cambridge Children’s books and TV shows are full of animals, but how well do...
Sep 20, 20233 min read
How do you teach phonics reading?
Phonics Part 2 By LS Tuition Blending is a key technique in phonics reading. After learning the sounds of the alphabet, children will...
Aug 17, 20234 min read
A Guide To Phonics
by LS Tuition Part 1. Phonics is a method of teaching children to read using sound. Children develop phonics skills by linking sounds...
Aug 17, 20234 min read
Getting your child ready to return to school
WRITTEN BY: LS TUITION - EDINBURGH It’s already that time of year! Summer fun has been had over the past 6 weeks, and now we’re fully in...
Aug 16, 20234 min read
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