FAQ: My son cannot read, understand or remember the alphabet by heart. I have tried to help him so much but he doesn’t get any better. Please help me. I’m so worried about him. Thanks Marian Hi Marian, It is a worry when you are working hard with your son...
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It’s often thought a tough approach to behaviour is the way forward for schools. But research shows that punitive responses, such as writing names on the board, taking away a student’s lunch time, or handing out detention, are actually ineffective in the long term and can exacerbate student disengagement and...
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Even Richard Branson loves 12 year old Isley’s Youtube video. Every once in a while something comes across my desk that I just have to share. Image from Isley Even Richard Branson has been won over by this amazing 12 year old Australian girl Isley and the inspiring Youtube video...
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Kids today are surrounded by electronic multi-media in many forms including; phones, computers, tablets and gaming devices. They watch videos, stay in touch with their friends, constantly search the internet, follow their favourite YouTubers and keep abreast of current world events via instantaneous news feeds… all whilst playing a riveting...
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As I stood in the foyer of his palatial office building, I wondered what the man who ran the biggest trucking empire in Australia would be like. Now in his late 70’s, he sat behind a massive desk filled with piles of books, paperwork and collectibles. Upon the walls of...
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Looking for some support? Find it here. Upon discovering that my child had dyslexia, I felt overwhelmed. Initially I didn’t know what to do or who to turn to for support and help. I literally got on the phone and started ringing anyone who listed the word ‘dyslexia’ to see...
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I am often asked how to assist an older student or adult who has slipped through the education cracks and now needs to catch up on their literacy skills. This multi-sensory program is the perfect solution. It is fast, effective and only takes 2-3 weeks before results are evident and...
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Check out this YouTube animation created by Mr Barrows of BarronimoMusic. Mr Barrows is an innovative teacher with a great sense of humour....
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Musical genius but bad at school. Mick Fleetwood the drummer of Fleetwood Mac is dyslexic and found school almost unbearable. He still can’t say his alphabet to this day, nor can he read music…. but boy can he drum up a beat. Paul McCartney did OK at school, but found...
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There are five main reasons a child can struggle to learn. Visual processing skills Auditory processing skills Phonological processing skills Poor memory skills Organisational skills And the +1 is Slow processing skills which can be a factor in all of these sensory and neurological areas. This does not mean that a...
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