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As a parent, having kids in school can often make us feel like we are students again ourselves! In this blog category, you'll find the best tips and advice for supporting your child through their schooling journey (plus awesome ideas and downloads for school holiday activities too!).
We'll look at everything from homework tips for parents, to what you can do to help when your kids are learning to read. Maybe you'd like to refresh some of those primary school Mathematics concepts that you haven't really thought about in years!
Bookmark this page for your regular fix of no-nonsense, actionable tips and tricks and helpful, teacher-designed downloadable learning resources.
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COVID-19: Teach Starter's Support for Schools, Teachers, Parents, and Students Affected
As the global impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, both our Teach Starter members' success in and out of the classroom, and our team’s well-being, is paramount. Our hearts go out to the people who have been affected and we appreciate those around the world who are on the front line working to contain the virus.
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Should My Child Repeat Kindergarten? | A Teacher-Mother Perspective
Read all about a teacher mother's journey in the decision of repeating her son in Kindergarten.
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Art Ideas for Kids: Outdoor Line Drawing
Check out how I took this simple kids art activity and turned into something special! With tips for parents and curriculum links for teachers, this post might just spark your children's creative imagination.
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Why do Children Fight? Lessons in Moral Development
Which is your story? You dread the child next door coming over to play; Your child comes home from school crying, Shes not my friend any more; You have two children and they are always fighting; You hear from others that your son is a bully; Your child often says, Thats not fair. Shes got more than me.