Do your children struggle to transition between activities? Are they too young to understand terms like ‘soon’, ‘later’ and ‘in a minute’? Do they fight about whose turn it is, or argue about how much longer they need to spend completing a task you’ve asked of them?...
Orientation Day is a milestone for both you and your child as they prepare to start school. It’s a day filled with excitement, curiosity, and maybe a few jitters too. But before we dive into the do’s and don’ts, it’s important to remember that on...
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...
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,...
Starting school is a huge step for children and a major moment for parents too! Each state in Australia sets its own school starting age rules, so it’s completely understandable if you find the whole thing a bit puzzling. This difference in school start age...
