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Crack Reading with ABC Reading Egg
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The FREE ABC Reading Eggs annual challenge has commenced!
Aimed at 3-7 year olds the program is successful because it makes learning phonics
and early reading skills a truly enjoyable experience.
Take advantage of the 5 week free trial and see why 90% of parents
have seen a noticeable improvement in their child’s reading skills.
Register your child now at www.readingeggs.com.au
by 22 August 2010. Registration is quick, easy and FREE. Just type
in the access code: REG79GFH.
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Our bloggers
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While our sons aren’t reading yet, they do enjoy reading.
Both love climbing on to Harvey’s or my lap with a book so we can "read a story".
When it’s finished there’s always a sly little grin from Noah as he asks for another
story, and another, and another until we say no. Ethan, too young to say what he
wants, then finds one of his books and points out familiar pictures to us as we
read the text to him...from blogger: Joh to read more, click here.
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I like to think I know a thing or two about young children and reading. Other
parents with pre school-aged children often ask me if they should start teaching
their kids to read, and my answer is always NO. When it comes to teaching young
kids to read, I say DON’T. I know that’s a controversial start to
this post, but it is what I believe as a teacher, educational writer, literacy advocate,
picture book lover and mother...From blogger: Catherine to read
more,
to read more click here.
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Babies Proms: Music book
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Come and celebrate award-winning children’s books, storytelling and music with the
return of this annual Babies Proms event.
Coinciding with Children’s Book Week, the Babies Proms Orchestra performs an engaging
repertoire, whilst Saskia Smith incorporates new stories and some well-loved Australian
favourites. Set in a relaxed environment, Music Book introduces children to the
joys of live music coupled with their much-loved stories illustrated on screen.
21 – 29 August. The Studio, Sydney Opera House For ages 2 – 5
BOOK NOW:
www.sydneyoperahouse.com or 02 9250 7777
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Take your first steps into child care with a little help from NCAC
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Whether your child is six months or three years old, the first steps into child
care can be difficult ones to take for both you and your child.
Most parents want to know that they are leaving their children in a safe and caring
environment and of course your child wants to feel safe and secure too. There is
no doubt that handing over your child, to somebody other than family or friends
is an emotional time. Just remember you are not alone, these feelings are completely
normal. Along with dealing with your own emotions, it is more than likely that the
emotions of your... to read more,
click here
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Bullying
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Dads, this has been written from a student perspective so you can easily pass it
directly on to your child. We recommend you read and act accordingly.
If you are the victim of bullying it is important you stand up and seek help.
It is not OK to be bullied and you don’t have to put up with it.
YOU HAVE RIGHTS
You have every right to feel safe, especially at school. Your school will have policies
in place to address bullying, so you can do any of the following:
- Talk to a school counselor or teacher and ask them to help you do
something about it
- Tell your parents so they can talk to the school about it
- Tell your teachers or the principal, so they can address the bully/bullies
- Keep telling people, until someone helps you
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Are you raising a sensitive soul?
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Who takes everything you or others say to heart; a child who has a thin skin and
worries too much, particularly about things out of their control.
Sensitive kids
worry about what others think of them. They often sense danger well before others
and they see the consequences of behaviours well before their peers.
Is this sensitivity
nature or nurture? I suspect the former is the culprit. It has been estimated that
15 per cent of children are born with a more sensitive temperament. That is, a temperament
that makes them particularly... to read more,
click here
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