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Is it important to that my child knows their Times Tables in this day and age? After all, they have calculators, computers, iPads and all manner of portable devices to…

Most good teachers (and parents for that matter) have always known and taught, the importance of being able to read out loud, especially to an adult. This adult can then…

Inside the brain of a struggling reader There are many, many factors that when combined, tend to create successful readers. While home environment, access to books and social and economic…

There are many steps that enable all of us, especially students, to create what we want in the world. To consistently create the end results we feel we deserve. So,…

What’s the best way to teach children to read? This is a perennial question among educators and parents that often has many answers. Whilst there is no doubt that there…

Teaching Reading by Being a Model One of THE best ways to teach your child how to enjoy reading is to model being a reader yourself. Whilst instructional, directed teaching…

Math is a basic skill in life and its applications are strewn all over the walks of life. Doing Math with seriousness is an important aspect of successful education and…

Intention for better Attention Where is your attention right now! Now! What senses are you aware off? What are you hearing, tasting, smelling, touching. Stop! Take your hands off your…

For many students, ‘results day’of NAPLAN testing, can be just as nerve-racking as the ‘testing day’. Frequently more so. ‘Results Day’ often sees a spike in absenteeism and mysterious tummy…