by Dennis R. Overton     Imagine as a child not being able to read off a screen or board or out of a book and not know why? Not being able to pick up a coloured pencil and colour the little frog red; or unable to distinguish ripe or unripe fruit or follow colour coded instructions on a web page.  ...read more »

by the Editor     Poring over the works of Dr. Seuss, the adventures of the Berenstain Bears or exploring the worlds of Hans Christian Andersen with a child has always been a great parent-child bonding exercise.  ...read more »

This clear and concise Skills Handbook is aimed at helping students in Years 6-8 to plan, research and complete their school assignments and projects. It is structured to show students how to:

•Read their assignment and define exactly what they have been asked to do.

•Break down their assignment or task into smaller and more manageable ‘chunks’ and then create a work plan to complete all work by the due date.  ...read more »

by Dr. Patricia Porter     There is tremendous excitement in the air about parents supporting children’s learning.  And here is why: it is the best way to ensure that children succeed in school.  However, knowing how to help your child can be an uphill battle. With so much information (and misinformation!)out there how do you know that you are doing the right thing?  ...read more »

by Tahlia Mandie, Direction Exploring     It is that time of year again when exam time is fast approaching. You remember like it was only yesterday that your child was starting school, dressed so proudly in their new school uniform. And now, the daunting new era of finishing school and embarking on the next chapter of life is all too close.  ...read more »

by the Editor     TV and the Internet all provide unprecedented learning opportunities for our children, but when our children’s screen time starts eating into other important areas, such as homework assignments and reading, our children’s school performance can suffer.  ...read more »

by the Editor     Can electronic games help children with their learning?  Two primary schools have put this theory to the test with some amazing results, but can gaming also be used effectively at home?  Or are these games just a waste of time, or even worse, detrimental to children’s development?  ...read more »

by Angie Wilcock, High Hopes     How many times have you asked your son or daughter, "When are you going to make a start on that assignment you've been putting off?" If the answer is "Never", then you are very rare indeed and your children are super-motivated!  ...read more »

by Dr. Patricia Porter     All parents worry about their child falling behind in class, not being able to keep up with the other children, not getting good grades.  But many parents don’t know what they can do to help their child get back on track quickly and easily.  ...read more »

by the Editor     Have you ever noticed the gender imbalance of children’s book characters as you read with your children?  A comprehensive study of 20th century children's books has found a bias towards tales that feature men and boys as lead characters. Surprisingly, researchers found that even when the characters are animals, they tend to be male.  ...read more »