Rich Vocabulary for Writing
Does your child struggle with writing interesting stories, poems and reports for school? How can writing be improved to capture […]
It’s Fun to Lift the Flaps – Reading Discovery
A favourite game for very young children is “Peek-a-boo” where an adult hides their face behind an object, waits for […]
How to Tackle an Assessment Task – Where Do I Begin?
What do you do when given an assessment task? Do you panic or experience a sense of heaviness? Do you […]
Meaningful Conversations
In life it seems relationships between people are more important to our happiness than accomplishments. How are good relationships begun […]
“Think on These Things”
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things […]
Steering the Ship – Family Life Balance
Most parents say that they are constantly busy, especially those who have school-aged children or younger ones to care for. […]
Managing Time Important?
“How important is time management to a hairdresser?” I asked. “Very important,” was the reply, “especially in a busy salon […]
It’s About Time
What is time? What do we understand by the ‘passing of time’? How do we teach our children to be […]
What’s the big deal about ‘place value’?
Have you been told that your child needs more work on place value? What is place value and why does […]
Why Use Ten Frames for Early Maths Skills?
A simple, useful, hands-on visual aid for teaching counting and place value is the Ten Frame. What is a Ten […]