January 24, 2022

Starting school for the very first time is often a bit of a nerve-wracking time for our little learners. They don’t really know what to expect and they might be feeling a little bit nervous about the transition. This is especially true for children who suffer from anxiety. Today I’d like to share five simple

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January 17, 2022

There’s no denying that starting school is a big, daunting time in you and your child’s life. Starting school is such a big milestone and you no doubt have some fears about how your little learner will adapt to the change. As a teacher, I curated quite the collection of books about starting school that

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November 5, 2021

If your child is starting school in 2022, then the countdown to walking through those school gates has already begun! There are so many emotions associated with starting school. Your little one might be feeling nervous, scared, excited, curious, happy, or perhaps feeling a number of these emotions! Preparing your child for “big school” can

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July 26, 2021

As a teacher, I know that fine motor skills are so incredibly important for school readiness. Our son Elliot is off to Prep next year so we’ve been trying to include more opportunities for him to develop is fine motor skills throughout his day. And one of the best ways to do this? Through play

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March 29, 2021

There’s no denying that books are a wonderful tool for supporting our little learners through tricky feelings! Over my years as a teacher and parent, I’ve curated quite the collection of books all about feelings and emotions. Today I’d like to share some of my favourite books for teaching feelings and emotions with you! Kindness

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