If you haven’t yet watched Dr Anita Collins’ Ted Talk on the benefits of music education then it’s worth having…
Tests and exams can be very stressful for kids who don’t have strong memory or visualisation skills. Fortunately, there are…
What are fine motor skills exactly and why are they important? Fine motor skills are the group of skills used…
I am passionate about helping children learn – and likewise, I am passionate about their health and happiness. We all know…
“English spelling,” says R.L. Trask, “is notoriously complex, irregular, and eccentric, more so than in almost any other written language”…
The term ‘unschooling’ was first introduced by educator John Holt, who describes it as ‘interest-driven, child-led, natural, organic, eclectic or…
You’ve probably heard the terms ‘gross motor’ and ‘fine motor’ but what on earth is visual motor integration? Occupational Therapy…
I have worked with many parents who have been surprised to discover that their 9 or 10 year old couldn’t…
Reading can be a journey into the imagination and a place of joy for children – or it can be…
I had to share this great article I read today on Mamamia – for those with little ones suffering with…