Education in Yearly Years: Setting Foundations for Future Learning

By Julie Medeiros   If you are a new parent, one of many questions you may have is about preparing your little one for school. In this article, we’ll explore which skills kids learn at school from prep to year… Continue Reading >

How Can Children Enjoy the Holidays While Keeping School in Mind

With holidays around the corner teachers everywhere are excited to breathe, relax and take a break. Reports are written, half of the year is gone and the second half is already planned out. It’s an exciting time. Holidays mean family… Continue Reading >

Sustainable Support for Special Needs: The Impact of Eco-Friendly Tools for Children with Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety

In today’s world, where inclusivity and sustainability intersect, the importance of high-quality educational tools and toys, along with sensory processing aids, for children with special needs cannot be overstated. As we navigate the complexities of supporting children with Autism, Anxiety,… Continue Reading >

Peer Tutoring vs. Professional Tutoring

Ever felt a little lost in class? Almost everyone has at one point or the other. Getting academic assistance in Melbourne can sometimes be demanding. Having the right support can make a big difference whether you’re trying to perfect your… Continue Reading >

How to Help Your Child Maximise Tech for More Efficient Studying

Never has digital technology been more widely used and integrated into education than today. The Educator Online’s report on educational technology (ed-tech) highlights how Australian schools have facilitated the continuity of teaching and learning despite disruptions in the past two years, mainly… Continue Reading >

Curiosity is the key to making spelling fun

Educators have been tracking children’s common spelling errors for about 100 years, and their errors haven’t changed much over all these years. When your great grandparents were in Year 1 at school, they were making the same mistakes as your… Continue Reading >

Nurturing Young Minds

As parents and educators, we are all familiar with the boundless curiosity and rapid growth that characterise the early years of our children’s lives. Ages two to five are a critical period for learning and development, as children’s brains undergo… Continue Reading >

School Attendance Woes

(School Refusal, School Can’t, School Reluctance). On the surface school attendance woes may seem like a concept that is based on a child that is worried about attending school on some level. After working with teens for the last 20… Continue Reading >

How was school today?

As we send our children to school we trust learning is taking place, and it is. But how do we know? The conversations we have with our children are imperative to building partnerships between school and home, and connecting in… Continue Reading >

Top 10 tips to ease your child’s separation anxiety

Separation anxiety is common among children of all ages. It’s the normal fear expressed when removed from their mothers or caregivers. It starts as early as 7 months and continues, but we can help ease out that feeling as early… Continue Reading >