How Drama Classes Prepare Kids for Life Beyond School

If your child tells you they want to be a musician, you encourage them to learn an instrument. If they tell you they want to be the next Ash Barty, you sign them up for tennis lessons. Perhaps they come… Continue Reading >

How playful, hands-on learning can keep your students learning even at home

Dr Jenny Nash, Head of Education Impact, LEGO Education   School closures across Australia have involved parents in their child’s education in new and lasting ways. For parents of students in hybrid learning, particularly those in primary school, it can… Continue Reading >

4 Ways To Get Your Kids Excited About Reading Books

Media kindly brought to you by School Yard Publishing Stories In a world of increasing screen time, it can be an uphill battle to get kids off the iPad, iPhone and gaming devices in favour of a book. Exposure to… Continue Reading >

How to Spark Your Child’s ImagiNation

Media kindly brought to you by ImagiNation Children’s Festival. Every parent wants to raise their child to reach their highest intellectual, social and emotional potential. Not only this but to provide their children with a childhood filled with fun, happiness,… Continue Reading >

What is a Doula?

By Renee Adair A doula, or birth attendant, is usually a woman, who offers non-medical support and information to parents in pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. ‘Doula’ is a Greek word that has come to mean, “to serve”. There… Continue Reading >

What is Risky Play in early childhood?

Risky play can be defined as a thrilling and exciting activity that involves a risk of physical injury, and play that provides opportunities for challenge, testing limits, exploring boundaries, and learning about injury risk.   Why is risky play considered… Continue Reading >