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The summer before P7: gently getting ready for the big year
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SEAG Maths Question Types Explained: A Calm Guide to SEAG Maths Practice
SEAG maths practice can feel like preparing your child for a mystery box, and I don’t blame you for wanting a peek inside first. If …
Transfer test revision and a child who won’t budge? Here’s what actually helps
Transfer test revision can be the calmest part of your week or it can feel like the biggest standoff in your house. Transfer test revision …
SEAG comprehension practice: how to help your child improve without the overwhelm
SEAG comprehension practice can be a real drain on your child or it can be where they shine! Has your child ever sat down to …
SEAG tutor or going it alone? How to know what’s right for your child
Has the question “Does my child actually need a SEAG tutor?” been circling round and round in your head? SEAG tutor is probably one of …
How to Help Your Child with SEAG Maths Word Problems
SEAG maths word problems are the source of panic for many students who sit the SEAG transfer test. SEAG maths word problems can equal overwhelm …
The 3 Biggest SEAG Preparation Mistakes I See Each Year
A big topic that isn’t often spoken about is SEAG preparation mistakes. Everyone wants to know the how but not the SEAG preparation mistakes that …
The benefits of SEAG transfer test mock tests calming sessions for P6 students
SEAG transfer test mock tests are a fantastic way to prepare for the SEAG transfer test. These SEAG transfer test mock tests can help students …
Easter SEAG Study Guide: How to Gently Start SEAG Preparation in Primary 6
Easter is just around the corner! And for many Primary 6 families, a SEAG study guide is something that could be very useful at this …
The SEAG Preparation Pathway: A Step-by-Step Guide for Primary 6 Families
I am so excited to introduce my SEAG Preparation Pathway by Kerry Grogan Tutoring. I created this SEAG Preparation Pathway because this time of year …
A tutor’s guide on how to structure SEAG prep from the beginning
Wondering how to structure SEAG prep when starting transfer test preparation with your child can be super confusing. Choosing the right way to structure SEAG …
A calm, confident guide to starting SEAG Primary 6 preparation
If your child is in Primary 6, chances are SEAG Primary 6 discussions have probably already started popping up in conversations. Maybe another SEAG Primary …
5 common SEAG prep mistakes and how you can avoid them
Making SEAG prep mistakes may be something that’s running through your mind right now. If your child’s SEAG journey, you might be worried about making …
Starting SEAG Grammar Prep in P6: 5 Key Skills to Build Early Confidence
SEAG grammar. Just these words alone can make some students (and adults!) break out in a cold sweat. But SEAG grammar doesn’t have to be …
5 easy ways to start SEAG punctuation prep in Primary 6
The SEAG punctuation section of the transfer tests might look short and sweet…but don’t be fooled! The SEAG punctuation section is packed with sneaky errors …
Starting SEAG Spelling Prep in P6: 5 Simple Steps to Spot Tricky Errors
The SEAG spelling section of the transfer tests might look small on the surface, but don’t let that fool you. The SEAG spelling section is …
SEAG Comprehension: 5 Ways to Help Your Child Tackle Tricky Texts with Confidence
Let’s be honest, a SEAG comprehension isn’t most student’s idea of a good time. If I had a choice between a confusing SEAG comprehension about …
7 Easy and Encouraging Steps for Starting Primary 6 SEAG Prep
Starting Primary 6 SEAG prep can feel like a bit of a minefield! Never-ending topic lists, mysterious test papers, and that feeling of, “Where do …
SEAG Papers Self-Care: Surviving the Week Between the Papers
You did it. The SEAG papers are nearly done! Paper 1 is DONE. You got them to the test centre, with two copies of their …
SEAG Exams: 5 important things you need to do once your child’s tests are over
The pencils have been put down. The SEAG exams are over. You’ve survived the months of SEAG exams practice papers, the mock tests, the wobbles, …
SEAG Exam: 6 Frightful Mistakes to Avoid in the Final Weeks of SEAG Prep
Even though it’s spooky season, the first SEAG exam date is fast approaching! Autumn brings lots of fun things! But it also brings the SEAG …
5 Subtle Signs of SEAG Revision Burnout in Your Child and How to Help
You’ve been on this SEAG revision journey for a while now. There have been highs (those “SEAG revision nailed it!” moments), lows (hello, tricky long …
Help! My Child’s SEAG Transfer Test Scores Are Going Down…What Now?
SEAG transfer test scores, this is a topic that you’re probably really interested in at the minute! SEAG transfer test scores are a hot topic …
SEAG Maths: 6 Smart Ways to Help Your Child Get Test-Ready
When it comes to SEAG maths prep, this is usually the section that brings the most furrowed brows, from both kids and parents! SEAG maths …
The SEAG Prep Motivation Guide Every Parent Needs This Back to School Season
We’re in that strange part of SEAG prep where the novelty has worn off, the finish line still feels miles away, and SEAG prep motivation …
SEAG preparation: 10 things you need to know about this September
Have you been wondering about your child’s SEAG preparation this back-to-school season? September has a funny way of creeping up on us. SEAG preparation may …
Starting Year 8 Northern Ireland : A guide for parents on what to expect
Starting Year 8 Northern Ireland can feel like stepping into a whole new world. It is such an exciting and emotional time. But starting Year …
Tips for Year 8: How to Help Your Child Feel Confident This September
Searching for tips for Year 8? You’re in the right place. Whether your child is buzzing with excitement or clinging to the comfort of primary …
9 terrific SEAG transfer test techniques to help your child perform at their best
SEAG transfer test techniques can make a significant difference in a student’s test scores. Teaching your child SEAG transfer test techniques can also help improve …
Transfer Test Summer Revision: 7 ways to help your child thrive this summer
Summer is just around the corner! It’s time to talk about transfer test summer revision! Transfer test summer revision is super important if your child …
The powerful benefits of your child sitting mock transfer tests
Mock transfer tests are a great way to prepare for the unknown of taking the transfer test. Sitting mock transfer tests is the most effective …
9 easy steps to complete your child’s transfer test application
It’s that time of year when we need to start talking about the SEAG transfer test application! If your child is currently in Primary 6, …
The top 3 apostrophes rules that your child needs to know for Key Stage 2!
Apostrophes rules is a punctuation topic that your child really needs to master in Key Stage 2. There are various apostrophes rules which means it’s …
Four different types of triangles that your child needs to know about!
Did you know your child will come across four different types of triangles throughout Primary 6 and 7? These different types of triangles can easily …
Teaching your child how to find volume of shapes the easy way
How to find the volume of shapes is another maths that students can find a bit tricky at the beginning. Usually, perimeter and area are …
Make how to find perimeter homework fun and worry free for your child!
How to find perimeter? Perimeter is a maths topic that goes hand-in-hand with area. If your child has managed to master the area topic, then …
Teach your child how to find the area of shapes and make homework time easy!
It’s time for me to teach you guys another maths topic! How to find the area of shapes is what we are talking about next! …
12 important things your child needs to learn about homophones
Homophones are a topic that will surely appear in your primary schooler’s homework. But what exactly are homophones and how can you help your child …
12 important things you need to know before starting practice papers SEAG
If your child is starting their transfer test journey, practice papers SEAG are probably a topic already on your mind! Practice papers SEAG cause so …
Is the SEAG remarking process really worth it for your child?
SEAG remarking isn’t a topic that will be on many parents’ minds at the minute. But for some SEAG remarking is a topic you might …
The best ways to navigate the school open events 2026 Northern Ireland
School open events 2026 Northern Ireland…If you are reading this blog post chances are school open events 2026 Northern Ireland are what you started off …
Tips for smooth transitions going back to school after the Christmas holidays
Going back to school after the Christmas holidays is something that your child probably does NOT want to think about right now. But going back …
7 festive Christmas activities KS2 to keep your child merry and bright
December is the month of festive fun and cheer! You can use Christmas activities KS2 to make your child a festive learner! I thought I …
7 easy ways to start your child’s SEAG transfer test preparation
And just like that the SEAG transfer test is all over…well for the Primary 7 students! If your child is in Primary 6, they are …
SEAG transfer test Northern Ireland : 6 activities to help your child thrive the week between papers
It’s that time of year when the SEAG transfer test Northern Ireland is in full swing! Your child is nearly at the SEAG transfer test …
How to make your child’s mean mode median and range homework easy and calm
Mean mode median and range is a topic that appears in the transfer test from time to time. If you can’t remember what the mean …
SEAG Test : 5 tips to give your child confidence in the comprehension section
The comprehension section of the SEAG test can cause students’ heads to spin. You never know whether the SEAG test comprehension text will be a …
7 spooky transfer test preparation tips for successful transfer test prep this Halloween
This time of year is when your child’s transfer test preparation will be going up a level! Autumn signifies that transfer test preparation is nearly …
SEAG Tests : How to prepare for the spelling, grammar and punctuation sections
The punctuation, grammar and spelling sections of the SEAG tests can make your head spin. These three short sections at the beginning of the test …
Help your child smash their percentages KS2 homework with these easy steps
Percentages KS2 is one of those maths topics that you’ll probably only use later in life to calculate a discount off a pair of shoes …