G2 is learning about chocolate at school as part of his enquiry unit. One of the projects he is working on involves the research and development of a fictitious chocolate treat. After conducting some market research, his team will have to design and … [Read more]
Scribd – Read Without Limits
Listening to audio books in the car is something we have done since the boys were little. We started with CDs and moved on to audiobook apps when we discovered how handy and economical it was to have a library of books on my smart phone. Then … [Read more]
Adventure Learning – How Experiential Learning Empowers Your Child
Adventure Learning is an approach used to design online and hybrid education that provides students with opportunities to investigate and experience authentic topics within collaborative learning environments. - Veletsianos, G. (2012) Adventure … [Read more]
Reading Questions – What to Ask Your Children When You Read Together
We know it's important to generate rich discussions during reading time with the children. It helps them to gain a deeper understanding of the book and to develop their critical thinking skills. If you're anything like me, you probably struggle to … [Read more]
Age-Appropriate Books for Children
There's a big difference between what a child can read and what is age-appropriate for them. Just because a child is able to decode the words in a book doesn't mean that they can read that book. There may be ideas presented in the story that are too … [Read more]
Reciprocal Reading – How to Support Your Child with Reading
Reading with children is important and this is something parents are encouraged to do quite often to support the children at school. In the early years, it's just about learning to read and understanding the reading code. As the children advance into … [Read more]
