This video blog is the third installment in the series identifying the important components of reading programs for early readers. Part 1 discussed the role of emergent literacy or whole language. Part 2 discussed the importance of children learning about letter sound relationships and word identification strategies. And this installment looks at the importance of […]
How Children Use Art to Process Thoughts, Ideas and Emotions
I recently took Immy to see her first movie at the cinema. We were invited by extended family members to see The Yogi Bear Movie. I didn’t know much about the movie but imagined it to be a cartoon about Yogi Bear and thought that would be a nice way to introduce an (almost) three […]
Mum 2 Mum: Choosing A School
What is Mum 2 Mum? Mum 2 Mum is a place where as online friends we can share a little of our own experiences, so why not pop in for a cuppa and join the conversation. I was chatting to a girlfriend recently about an important decision we have to make way,way too very soon […]
Literacy Spot #9: 8 Ways to Play with Junk Mail and Catalogues
The saying goes, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” and this can definitely be the case when it comes to a letterbox filled with annoying junk mail! But what can be seen as an awful waste of paper can actually be re-purposed into some wonderful literacy learning through play for young children – after […]
Q & A: Should I Send My Child to Child Care?
The following was emailed to me by a friend from my mothers group back in Sydney: I hope you don’t mind me contacting you but I was after a bit of advice from you on the need for childcare, obviously with your experience and also by the fact that you have now chosen to be […]
