Making Sense of....Literacy

What's It About?

In this session we look at ways parents can help children to improve their skills and abilities in English: how to encourage them to read; ideas for creative writing and poetry; and ways to improve spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Course Overview

* What kind of difficulties do children have with English?
* How can parents help?
* Which books do children enjoy reading?
* Ideas to help with creative writing.
* Improving spelling, punctuation and grammar.
* Useful books, websites and study guides.

Learning Outcomes

* Understand some of the difficulties children have with reading and writing.
* Determine ways parents can help children to improve their skills in English.
* Identify some books and websites your child might enjoy.
* Discover how to help and encourage your child to explore writing creatively.
* Examine ways to improve spelling, punctuation and grammar.