14 Fun ‘End Of Year’ Teacher Gift Ideas
Ohhh, I have to admit I love this time of year! I love to be able to thank my kids’ teachers for their work throughout the year and wish them a happy Christmas break. However, I also realise that there is a lot going on at this time of year and quite often our […]
World Teachers Day 2017 : 6 Simple Ways To Thank Your Teacher
Thursday 5 October is World Teachers’ Day. It is a chance for us to acknowledge our teachers and say thanks for the effort they go to in our classrooms and wider school communities. As 5 October generally falls during our Spring school holidays in Australia, teachers are celebrated on the last Friday of October […]
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 […]
5 Reasons It’s Good (FOR YOU) to Volunteer At Your Child’s School
I had always dreamed of being involved at my child’s school when they attended, however since starting Kindy this year I have to admit that the constant calls for parental help and involvement is overwhelming. Add that to a busy schedule of working, mothering and keeping house and no wonder it is a struggle for […]
Getting to Know Your Child’s Teacher – Should I??
For 12 years I have been negotiating, supporting, sharing and listening to teachers and carers of my children. Over this time I have seen the benefit of fostering and nurturing these relationships. When you think about it, you legally hand over the care of your children and the responsibilities of social and academic development to […]