Engaging reluctant writers through interest-based writing
Discover how interest-based writing can re-engage reluctant writers in your English classroom. Inspire creativity, confidence and joy, and see your students fall in love with writing again.
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Tag: Frances Adlam
Frances Adlam is a highly skilled educator and therapist with an impressive 20 years of teaching experience. Renowned as a “gifted teacher,” she has dedicated over 15 years to teaching the arts, fostering creativity, exploring multiple intelligences, and supporting creatively gifted children. Frances has lectured in New Zealand and served as an adviser, sharing her expertise in these areas with fellow educators.
Beyond her teaching career, Frances is a published children’s author, a dancer, and a playwright, showcasing her diverse talents and passion for creativity. Currently, she operates her private practice, Out of the Box, where she works as an educator and therapist for children. Her specialization lies in supporting children on the dyslexia, ADHD, Asperger’s syndrome, and autism spectrums.
Frances has also contributed numerous resources to Essential Resources, some of which were released under her former name, Frances Reed. To learn more about Frances and her work, visit www.outofthebox.net.nz. Experience her dedication to unlocking the potential of every child and fostering a love for learning.
Successful transition from early childhood to primary school
The transition from early childhood (ECE) to primary school impacts children and their family. Communication and pedagogical awareness are crucial elements for transition.
Tips for teaching dyslexic readers
Students with dyslexia struggle to learn to read and spell. Compared with their peers (of the same intelligence, age or year level), dyslexic students progress at a slower rate and participating in reading, spelling and writing activities involves much more effort for them.
How to use rhythm as a tool for writing success
Writing Success for Boys author, Frances Adlam, discusses how creating rhythm can provide a clear pathway for building success in writing for all children.
How to use the Arts to explore poetry
Why wouldn’t you use the Arts to explore and teach poetry to children? Read through Frances Adlam’s top tips and tricks on how you can use the Arts for poetry in your class.
Multi-sensory learning with Frances Adlam
Best practice teaching revolves around multi-sensory learning, teacher knowledge, intelligences, and more. Explore what multi-sensory learning is with Frances Adlam.