Is your child starting high school next year? These practical tips will make starting Year 7 easier for you and your child. The move from Year 6 to year 7 is a big one for kids… And for first time parents, transition to high school also brings changes as...
Does your child appear to have trouble hearing you although you know his hearing is okay?Does he struggle to follow multi-step directions?Does he seem to become hyperactive or excessively clingy in noisy environments?Does it seem hard for him to respond to his name...
Here’s a good way to teach your kids the ‘i before e except after c’ spelling rule. In words that include a ‘c’, ‘e’ and an ‘i’, the ‘e’ usually goes first if they make the ‘ee’ sound when they are put together.For example, these words follow this rule:...
Does your child struggle to remember times tables? Kids First’s fully qualified maths teachers share 5 of their favourite tricks for learning times tables more easily. 4 times tables – No trouble when you can double If your child is able to double a number, the 4...
“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!” Being stuck inside because of wet weather is a challenge for active, curious kids. While computer games, iPads and DVDs are a good standby on a rainy day, sometimes they are more trouble than they are worth,...
Does your child struggle with: Poor Concentration? Inability to pay attention? A lack of coordination? Poor gross- and/or fine motor skills? Poor organisation? Erratic behaviour? Mood swings? Motion sickness? Or, does your child have: An unusual fear of motion or...
