What you need for back to school
You seem to need so much stuff to go to school – stationery, uniforms, school bag, library bag, sports bag, lunchboxes… I’m out of breath just reading that. Then you need to label it and cover it to ensure that Little-Mister-Grown-Up doesn’t lose it in week one. With so much to do – and so little time […]
Let’s get wet! Clam shell wonders
Water play is brilliant. My little man has always loved the water. He has loved his daily baths since day one and we still give them to him. He’s yet to take swimming lessons but I know he’s going to love that too. Some people find their children are a bit the opposite. They dislike […]
12 ways to make your morning routine less stressful
Do you spend most mornings yelling ‘hurry up!’ over and over again? Is anyone even listening or have you become background noise? It is easy to feel stressed in the mornings when everyone is trying to get ready at once and everyone has somewhere to be by a certain time. But wouldn’t it be nice […]
Simple times table printable sheets
Are your kids starting their times tables at school? Or maybe need a little extra help remembering them for tests? We’ve made up some simple times table sheets you can print out and help keep your little one on track with their numbers and sums. I remember in my day we had little songs to go with […]
8 school holiday activities to suit every child
Can you hear it now? Over and over like a broken record – “I’m bored, I’m bored, I’m bored … I’m BORED!” Must be the school holidays! Some parents dread school holidays. You will wonder how your child could possibly be ‘bored’ when surrounded by gaming consoles, television, apps, toys (indoor and outdoor) and maybe […]
Schooling and education in Australia
It might seem like a long time before you have to enrol your little one in school, but it pays to be prepared. How old do they have to be before starting BIG school? What is their first prep year called? What are the cut-off dates? Leaving it to the last minute can cause unnecessary […]
Public school: is it good enough?
My five-(and-a-half) -year-old has just completed four full days of Big School. We’re both busy finding our feet, getting to know our lovely teacher and finding new friends. Her academic journey has barely begun but already many people in my social circle are talking about high school. I’m fortunate enough to live in an affluent […]
Should you be worried about NAPLAN?
It is NAPLAN time again this year. In the second full week in May, students in Australian public and private schools, in grades 3, 5, 7 and 9, do NAPLAN. They are tested over three days. NAPLAN tests skills essential for your child’s progress through school and life ahead – reading, writing, spelling and numeracy. […]
My child has language delay – here’s what I did
I am a Mum of an 8 year old boy who has a Severe Language Delay. My son was never formally diagnosed with a delay until around 4 years of age. I knew it seemed quite obvious that something wasn’t right. He didn’t reach those ‘normal’ speech milestones that toddlers do, but my GP kept […]
Kids at different schools? 9 tips to make it easier
It wasn’t too long ago that I had one son in high school, one in primary school, two in another primary school, and my youngest in preschool. Complicating matters, all four schools were in different towns! Here are my top tips in case you find yourself in a similar situation. Kids at different schools? 9 […]