Hey friend, it has been a while. With the new academic year around the corner, back to school routines are on my mind. This year I took a really long summer holiday, because my little boy is about to start Reception next week. What better way to celebrate such a...

When I first read the government’s new phonics-inspired writing framework, I felt a mix of hope and hesitation. On the one hand, it’s great to see handwriting finally getting the recognition it deserves. But as someone who works with children every day, many of whom...

Over the past year, I’ve poured my heart into developing my handwriting concept, one rooted in the belief that parents can feel empowered and confident in supporting their children. Through this journey, I’ve had the privilege of meeting incredible families who...

Today marks World Tutors' Day, and I can’t help but reflect on the incredible journey tutoring has taken me on. From the Classroom to Private Tutoring Over ten years ago, I made a decision that completely changed my professional life. I became a tutor. And without a...

Schools still matter. There’s a growing online narrative that paints them as outdated “factories” built to create compliant workers. But as a qualified teacher who has stepped away from the mainstream system and continued to work with children and families, I want to...

When I tell people I teach handwriting, they often smile politely and move on, like it’s a subject that no longer matters in a world of screens, keyboards, and voice notes. And yes, I see the irony. I’m literally typing this right now. But here’s the thing. Despite...

Parents often worry about how much time their children spend in front of screens. But what if educational screen time helps handwriting instead of harming it? In this post, I explore how my own child’s writing improved through interactive apps and how you can make...

Many parents wonder if handwriting still matters in a world filled with tablets, voice notes, and screens. With children typing earlier than ever and schools increasingly relying on digital tools, it can seem like writing by hand is becoming less relevant. However,...

In 1995, little Aleks went to school for the very first time. I was 7 years old, wide-eyed and eager to learn. I always wanted to be at the top of the class, though I never quite was. My parents didn’t push for perfect grades, but I felt a quiet sense of pride in...

When we think about helping children improve their handwriting, we often picture lined paper, pencil grips, and letter formation practice. But what if the key to neater, more confident handwriting lay in something far more joyful and rhythmic—music? At first glance,...