The Genius Way One Teacher Finds The Lonely Kids
It seems like every second week we hear terrible news about a disenfranchised young person wreaking revenge on their community in a violent way. In February, 17 people lost their lives at Majory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida when a former student went on an armed rampage. But there are many more lonely children […]
How To Communicate Concerns With Your Child’s School
During your child’s thirteen years of schooling, it’s inevitable you will have some concerns or issues along the way. If these are to do with your child’s progress or what’s happening in the classroom, the best person to talk to is obviously the child’s teacher. However, sometimes parents have concerns with broader school practices and […]
An Open Letter to My Child’s Teacher
Dear Grade 3 Teacher, I’m not sure if you are aware how stressful it is as a parent at the beginning of each school year, waiting to hear teacher allocations. As an educator you spend the main part of each day, almost every day, with our children. We entrust these walking, talking parts of our […]
4 Ways To Help Your Child Understand Multiplication and Division
This post is Sponsored by Westpac, who is proud to offer Mathspace Essentials free for all children across Australia Maths is so fundamental to life and getting the foundation right from the beginning can make all of the difference. It is essential to future employment opportunities for our kids which makes it worth putting in the […]
One Simple Way To Help Your Child Understand Division in Math
Math is such a fundamental skill in life and being able to do the basics is essential. Learning to divide is a math skill that will not only come in handy during math class, it’ll be useful later on in life when baking or dividing up the bill. You can help your child get a […]
15 Teacher Gifts With A Twist (and Gift Tag Printables)
Do you want to give your Teacher something fun & memorable this year? Perhaps you need to buy a lot of teacher presents this year so you don’t want anything too expensive… Here are 15 Teacher Thank You Gifts With a Twist: “Thank you for your encourage-MINT this year.” (Jar of Kool Mints) “According […]
Wow … What A Fun Video Celebrating An Amazing Teacher …
Teachers are a part of our children’s lives for some many years and some can have a life long impact. A Day Made Better rewards and recognises exceptional primary and secondary school teachers across the country. They invite parents, students, fellow staff members, or anyone who has ever known an exceptional teacher to show their appreciation by […]
Questions to Ask at Parent Teacher Interviews
When going along to a parent teacher interview, particularity for the first time, it is sometimes hard to know what to ask as you don’t know what you don’t know. One thing to remember is when it comes to your child and any thoughts or concerns you have about their schooling there is no question […]
Does My Child Need a Maths Tutor?
When a child is anxious and frustrated by their lack of understanding and progress in maths, the stress experienced by the household can be significant. It’s then that parents frantically try to find a tutor. But before you rush off to do that, let’s diagnose your child’s difficulties and see if you really need a […]
18 Awesome Christmas Present Ideas for Teachers
Oh yes, it’s that time of the year again. The holidays are around the corner and that means presents. It might be easy to shop for your husband, your brother-in-law, and even your boss. What if you want to show the teacher in your kid’s life how much you appreciate them? After all, they are […]