We’ve been speaking with experienced teachers who have helped hundreds of children make a successful start to school. We asked them, “What are some of the things you wish parents knew as they prepared their child to start primary school?” Here are...
Have you ever watched a group of 5 years olds enjoying their very first school sport’s carnival? Games like ‘Captain Ball’ and ‘Tunnel Ball’ are time-honoured favourites that give every child a chance to have a go … as long as they...
If your child was in danger, felt that something wasn’t quite right, or was being preyed upon by someone with unsavoury intentions, would they have the speech and language skills they need to communicate with you? At Kids First Children’s Services, we...
Navigating a child’s autism diagnosis can feel overwhelming. When professionals diagnose your child with autism, they assess the severity level – Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 – to describe how much support your child needs in daily life. As a parent, you...
We asked a group of experienced teachers about the skills they feel are vital for a child’s success as they start primary school. One of their most common answers was ‘Communication Skills’. By focusing on building your child’s speech, language,...
