Recently I was asked a question. “How can teachers teach 25 children in a class when I am struggling at home to support one child’s […]
Learn to draw your favourite book character
While we are in isolation, many of our favourite author-illustrators are sharing how-to videos, challenges and much more. Why not check them out and share […]
Why can’t my child concentrate?
If your child is finding it hard to concentrate and stay on task, this is because there is part of their brain that isn’t fully […]
Book Review – How Do I Teach This Kid to Read?
Award-winning author of the How Do I Teach This Kid series, Kimberly Henry M.S. has produced a brilliant book in “How Do I Teach This […]
Why making videos is good for kids
With the kids now permanently at home, it is always a challenge to keep them entertained. Often drawn to their screens, getting them to do […]
Upstairs, Downstairs Brain
I originally wrote this article in 2013, but as we are in a time of stress and anxiety, it seemed timely to share this again […]
Sue Larkey’s tips on Teaching Strategies and Behaviour Support for ASD
A few years ago I attended Sue Larkey’s seminar on Teaching Strategies and Behaviour Support. As you may now be supporting children on the autism […]
Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation – Guest Post by Marilou Coombe
Do you use reward charts, bribes, threats and punishment in order to have your children do what you want them to do? Are you always […]
Resources in your language
If English is not your first language, we have some links that may help you find information in your own language. Click a button below […]
Homework help – Maths
Mathematics can be a tricky subject for many parents who are supporting their children’s learning. It may be a few years since you have done […]
Free Timetable Printables
We have created some free downloadable timetable templates. These are ideal for writing down your subjects and times, and planning out your learning for the […]
Our pick – 7 of the best learning resources for Australian students
With so many learning resources and supports available, it can be difficult to know where to begin, so we have picked a few of our […]
ABC Education TV
The ABC has been working with state and territory governments to put together a schedule of educational television programs that are linked to the curriculum, […]
Free Daily Schedule Printables
We have created some free downloadable daily schedules. These are great for planning out your day and making your “to do lists”. Add the time […]
How to tackle a big project
It can be overwhelming if you have a project to complete, especially if it seems to have many parts to it. Here are some tips […]
Should I reward my child for completing schoolwork?
What is your child’s motivation? Motivation can be internal, for example from doing the task itself, or external, the motivation coming from a reward or […]
Free Weekly Planner Printables
We have created some free downloadable weekly planners. These are great for noting down deadlines, planning out learning tasks and assignments, even scheduling in those […]
Get Ready for Learning
Before we can sit down with our children to learn, we need to help to prepare them for learning. Take your time to get into […]
Welcome!
Supporting our childrens’ learning can be overwhelming, especially in the current circumstances. There is no doubt we are in a time of stress during the […]