In the world of education, there’s a fine line between being an engaged parent and an overbearing one. While it’s natural to want the best for your child, parents who make unrealistic demands of teachers and other school staff can inadvertently hinder,...
Do I send my child to primary school, or do we wait another year? This is an age-old question, and can cause parents a lot of anxiety. There are so many things to consider when making that decision, so speech pathologists at Kids First share their top 5 speech and...
Inside Kindergarten classrooms all around Australia, kids are busy using and practising their Fine Motor Skills. They write their names on the top of worksheets many times a day. Their scissors and gluesticks get a good work out in almost every subject and during Art,...
The past couple of years has been tricky for many kids (and their families!) We recently asked teachers what they would like you to know as the school year begins for kids around Australia.Here are some of the tips they shared … 1. Build a positive partnership with...
It’s an exciting time. Your child is growing up and will soon be entering kindergarten. You are looking forward to watching them learn, but you have a little trepidation. You wonder if they have all the skills they need to be successful beginning...
