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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


Why it’s important to teach kids to cook
by Harper Collins Why it’s important to teach kids to cook Knowing how to feed ourselves is one of life’s most important skills. It’s as...
Jul 20, 20233 min read


Summer holiday learning
by Harper Collins This article has been written by parenting author and blogger Becky Goddard-Hill. Summer holiday activities by Harper...
Jun 14, 20233 min read


An Expert's Tips for Raising a Mini Linguist
By Laura Vida My friend was once asked why she understood Spanish. She'd never had any lessons. The answer: her parents played her...
May 4, 20232 min read


Summer play that enriches kids’ reading skills — 8 fine motor activities for little fingers
Whilst researching summer camps and activities in Edinburgh for children this summer I came across this article by a Canadian Professor,...
Apr 25, 20235 min read


Milestone developments at four years old
Martin Doherty - Associate Professor in Psychology, University of East Anglia research found at the age of about four, children reach...
Apr 21, 20234 min read


How to Raise a Genius
Henrik Karlsson's essay looks at the childhoods of exceptional people, to see if a common pattern lay in their upbringing. I sampled...
Mar 17, 20235 min read


How to Help your Child Develop Study Skills
by Mhari-Anne at LS Tuition Learning how to study, complete homework projects and revise, is essential as your child moves towards the...
Feb 14, 20233 min read


LS Early Learning
By Lydia Scaltsas, Founder and Private Tutor LS Tuition I am delighted to introduce LS Tuition’s newest venture: LS Early Learning. This...
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Keen to turbocharge your child’s literacy skills? Or inspire a reluctant reader?
All children are innately curious, imaginative and hungry for new and varied learning experiences. But those who struggle with reading,...
Nov 25, 20222 min read


A handwriting activity - writing a letter to Santa
Did you know a free letter is sent by Royal Mail to every child who sends their letter to this address: Father Christmas, Santa’s...
Nov 15, 20224 min read


10 Reasons To Keep Reading To Your Child At Bedtime
Any good primary school will send your child home with appropriate fictional and non-fictional reads. But it's equally important to read...
Aug 27, 20221 min read
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