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Wonder world – activity ideas for learning about other cultures
We were talking about Chinese New Year, because we have family members who celebrate it. It sparked a whole night of discussion about the different cultural…

First Day By Andrew Daddo
This is the second of two books we’re reviewing, with the theme of starting school. Most schools have already started back for the year,…

My First Day at School By Meredith Costain
This week, many of you will be sending a little one off to school for the first time. Having gone through this in the…

When the Love of Learning Fades – 6 tips to re-engage your child
The majority of young children love to learn. They are like sponges, soaking up as much information as possible. Most also love going to school…

School Readiness – ten tips
Maybe your kids are heading into conventional school, maybe you’re planning your homeschool set-up for the year ahead. Either way, we thought a few ‘school…
Teaching your child to read – practical tips
Teaching your child to read, or helping them improve their reading can be one of the most difficult and daunting educational tasks a parent…

Spring Time Activities
Spring themed educational activities Spring has sprung and here in Melbourne it is finally beginning to feel like it! This time of year is always…

Find Your Treasure
We are in the midst of one the most exciting weeks on the calendar – Book Week! Your kids might be dressing up for school,…

My Measurement Journal
We’re on our second week of measurement themed activities. Well, since we’re on a roll, we thought, ‘why not?!’ This week, we have another free…