Tag Archives: read

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 >

Writing can be daunting for children, but it doesn’t have to be. With a bit of guidance, you can help them enjoy writing. Here are a few tips.

by Susan Taylor   Mums, it’s nearly your special day! Whether you’re having a big family lunch, heading off to the beauty spa (sans kids shh!), or just having a nice sleep in, make sure you take a few moments… Continue Reading >

By Louis White Spending time with nature will make our kids more active and attentive, but there’s so much more they can learn beyond just a love of the outdoors when we delve a little deeper into environmental education. It’s… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Learning Logic   Over the last two decades, there has been much debate and discussion about the best way to teach children to read. Recently updated curriculum documents, and a wealth of research, support… Continue Reading >

As summer comes to an end and back to school season begins, it can be hard to get back into the rhythm of a regular schedule. The trick, of course, is to plan ahead. School Zone, the back to school… Continue Reading >

Media kindly brought to you by Britax   Car rides with infants and young children can be challenging at the best of times and for a multitude of reasons – restlessness, boredom, and squabbling amongst siblings in the backseat can… Continue Reading >

There is no position description you’re meant to fulfil Observation and reflection: building kids’ core skills for life Having the opportunity to write about the role of dads in the early years of childhood got me thinking about my little… Continue Reading >

Comprehension has a dual personality. Sometimes it’s out on display, but often it’s artfully obscured requiring work to be detected. Even in texts for very young children, words and the pictures work on multiple levels. Good comprehension and knowing the… Continue Reading >

1- Have a Disco- the Trolls movie soundtrack is high on repeat at our house! Turn off the lights, turn the music up, forget the housework and dance away with your little one. You’re never too little or too big… Continue Reading >