As we head into Term 4, you might be thinking about how your child is progressing and whether they’re ready for next year. It’s the perfect time to check in with their teacher, but it’s also one of the busiest times for Australian educators. Between marking, report...
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...
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...
School readiness skills are important for all four and five year olds. Some children take time to learn routines. When your child knows what to expect, he or she will have confidence, feel more independent and the transition into a new environment will be easier for...
‘Leo has a good heart and wants to be friends with everyone, but sometimes he doesn’t know when to stop. When he was diagnosed with ADHD last year, one teacher told me that she didn’t believe in the condition and that he just needed better parenting and more...
