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• Reading

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

  Guest Blog: Are sight words unjustly slighted? What is meant by ‘sight word reading’? It’s a term that seems to mean different things to different people, leading to misunderstandings and confusion. We asked Professor Anne Castles to share with us what the evidence says about sight word reading. Read More

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• We Can’t Just Send Children Outside to Play

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

  Because nothing quite makes you dial back your tendency towards guilt and micromanagement like a nostalgia-induced shaming urging you to reevaluate your whole parenting style. Read More

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• Juggling Parenting and Study

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

  “Mum, if your eyeballs popped out, would they melt in the hot sun?” “Can I have a drink/lollipop/biscuit/ice-block?” “How does this game controller work?” “Mum! Are you listening? When are you finished with your homework?” Read More

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• Does Your Child Need Glasses

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

  It’s a good idea to have your child’s eyes checked prior to starting school if you have any concerns about their vision. Naturally, you’d want to set your child up for success at school. Reading is a critical skill that requires normal vision. Good long-distance vision seems to be developed by being outside and focussing […]

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• Fun Books for Everyone

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

  7 books for the mini feminist Bron Bates hopes to raise kids who are fair-minded and compassionate. She thinks that reading picture books that challenge gender stereotypes and sexism with fun stories and colourful pictures is an entertaining way to start. Read More

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• Some Solid Advice

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

  The BRAVE Video – with thanks to Dance Fever, Holy Cross Glenwood Primary School and the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Parramatta. Thanks also to Sony Australia for permission to use Sara Bareille’s song BRAVE. Read More

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• 12 Coping Skills for Children with Reading Difficulties

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

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• Helping Children Learn Through Their Own Play

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

  Why adults have to stop trying so darn hard to control how children play Here’s a new piece from Angela Hanscom, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook, a nature-based development program designed to foster creativity and independent play outdoors in New England. She has written a number of popular posts on this blog, […]

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• Are We Teaching our Children to Just Rely on Technology?

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

  Are We Teaching our Children to Just Rely on Technology? Read More

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• Bilingualism

  Posted on: 08 May, 2017

  Telling the difference between Bilingualism and a Speech Disorder I’m happy to welcome Scott Prath, M.A., CCC-SLP, the Vice President of Bilinguistics in Austin, Texas to share his expertise on bilingualism and speech disorders with us. Distinguishing between bilingualism and speech disorders is vital when it comes to treating the bilingual population and I hope […]

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