School readiness skills for children If your child is starting school next year, they will be one of between 15 and 25 very small, very excited little people who will be in the care of one, yes that’s right, one classroom teacher. That’s a big change from the...
Choosing a school is a huge decision that many parents agonize over for years before their child’s primary school education begins. In this excerpt from her best-selling book, SCHOOL READY: A practical and supportive guide for parents with sensitive kids,...
Building school readiness skills in children At preschool, your child probably has one teacher and a couple of other staff that they knew well. In early childhood education settings, children’s daily routine is very structured, and your child has comforting...
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...
