Praktijk ABraCaDabra voor Remedial Teaching, Huiswerkbegeleiding,

About Praktijk ABraCaDabra voor Remedial Teaching, Huiswerkbegeleiding,

Praktijk ABraCaDabra provides remedial teaching and support in West-Graftdijk, near Alkmaar, Purmerend and Zaanstad. The practice supports children, pupils, young people and adults with learning and study skills.

Individual support

The practice provides tailored support with maths, spelling, language, reading, planning, concentration and confidence. Support follows a plan with achievable steps.

• Maths
• Spelling and language
• Technical reading
• Reading comprehension
• Study skills
• Confidence

Assessments and programmes

Alongside support, the practice offers assessments and screenings, including an assessment of visual learning preference. Programmes consist of weekly sessions and may include an intake, assessment, report and feedback.

• BASIS
• PLUS
• ALL-IN
• VERVOLG
• Dyslexia screening
• Dyscalculia screening
• Visual learning preference assessment (visual thinking assessment)
• Reading comprehension test

Workshops and training

The practice provides workshops and training for parents, professionals, teaching assistants and parent-child pairs. Workshops usually last half a day or an evening.

• Learning how to learn – how does it actually work?
• Reading motivation at home
• Fear of failure & confidence
• Structure & homework
• Using games to support executive functions
• Providing support in the classroom
• Recognising signs in the classroom
• Learning How to Learn method
• Behaviour or learning problem?
• Planning together
• Learning How to Learn Method
• Enjoying reading at home
• Confidence boost
• Using games together to support executive functions

Approach

A programme starts with an intake meeting to discuss needs and goals. Further assessment follows where needed; then a plan is made together.

About the support provider

Esther Boonstra is a remedial teacher and teacher with more than 24 years of experience in education.