Learning support for parents and teachers
Clear direction when learning feels hard.
Practical guidance, resources and one-to-one consultancy for parents and teachers of children aged 3 to 11, with a focus on dyslexia, ADHD and other learning differences.
Resources for home and classroom
- Browse lessons about Lessons
Lessons
English, Maths, Science and PSHE lessons you can teach or use at home.
- See the exercises about Practice Exercises
Practice Exercises
Short writing exercises and focus exercises, for building skills a little at a time.
- See the sheets about Colouring Sheets
Colouring Sheets
Printable sheets for calm, screen-free time.
- See the games about Games
Games
Classroom and home games, with clear instructions on how to play.
Free for parents
The Calm Focus Toolkit
Ten practical strategies you can try at the kitchen table, for children aged 3 to 11 who find it hard to settle, focus or get started.
- Ten strategies, the first takes about two minutes
- A printable checklist for the whole family
- Guidance on sensible next steps, without labels
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Consultations
One-to-one support, online.
Talk through what you are seeing at home or in class with a primary teacher and counsellor, and leave with practical next steps.
Sessions are for parents and school staff. They offer guidance and support. They are not a diagnosis, and they do not replace an assessment by a qualified clinician.
About
Written from the classroom, with a counsellor's eye.
Chalk & Compass is run by Kerem, a primary class teacher and qualified counsellor who works as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator in a British international school. The aim is simple: to bridge what psychology tells us and what actually works with a real child on a real Tuesday morning.