Concentration

May 18, 2017
ban fidgets spinners

Why I Agree with Banning Spinner Fidgets!

There has been a backlash in the media recently regarding allowing children to use fidgets in the classroom. Two fidgets, in particular, seem to be the […]
June 27, 2016
Why meaning is necessary for reading

Why We Need to Watch out for Reading Without Comprehension

Reading without comprehension is a recurring issue raised by parents at Hummingbird Learning Centre®. Many children struggle with comprehension but when I ask them to read, usually […]
June 2, 2016
Change your State with the word 'Yet'

How to Use The Most Powerful Word in the Universe: ‘YET’

Yet.  I haven’t met a more powerful word – yet! I really believe that it is the most powerful word in the universe. It has the […]
May 30, 2016
Sensory Disorder Tool Kit

6 Awesome Sensory Tools to Help your Child

Having some sort of a sensory tool kit at home is really important if your child has some sensory issues. Essentially a sensory kit is a […]
April 13, 2016
A quick guide to ABA

What is ABA?

ABA is used as an Autism Intervention, But What is ABA? ABA or Applied Behaviour Analysis is most commonly known in Ireland as an intervention for […]
March 15, 2016
Easy Tips for learning (or re-learning) Irish

Irish Language Hacks for Seachtain na Gaeilge

Seachtain na Gaeilge has started and in a few days Lá le Padraig will be upon us. This year, with the centenary of Eirí Amach 1916 […]