by Julie Lang | Jan 19, 2018 | Parent Insights, Primary Education
Back-to-school transition is hard for the entire family, whether you had a jam-packed summer of activities and trips or a stay-cation. I summarised a list of back to school tips that I am using to prepare myself and my family for the upcoming school year, and I hope...
by Julie Lang | Jan 11, 2018 | After School Programs, Birthday Party, Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education, Robotics, School Holidays
Every child begins their journey through life with an incredible potential: a creative mindset that approaches the world with curiosity, with questions, and with a desire to learn about the world and themselves through Play. However, this mindset is often...
by Julie Lang | Jan 10, 2018 | After School Programs, Child Development, Parent Insights, Primary Education, Robotics, School Holidays
Not long after their 85 year anniversary I’m having a look into how Lego can impact on early learners, the question being; does the creative block assembling game really help with child development? In 1932 did Ole Kirk Kristiansen, a carpenter from Denmark,...
by Julie Lang | Dec 8, 2017 | Child Development, Parent Insights
This time of year, with the avalanche of gifts looming ahead, it’s a great time to DECLUTTER. Toy clutter doesn’t take long to accumulate, especially if kids have grandparents or other family members who are always ready with something extra. When there are too many...
by Julie Lang | Dec 6, 2017 | Child Development, Holiday Ideas, Parent Insights
Help your child find their ‘zone’ through engaging play Think of your child’s happy place. If they couldn’t watch their favourite show and had to find something to do, what would it be? Is it building and tinkering with metal parts or a construction toy,...
by Julie Lang | Dec 6, 2017 | Child Development, Holiday Ideas, Parent Insights, School Holidays
3 questions to ask your child’s teacher before summer begins During the summer months, many children experience what is known as the summer brain drain. That is, they return to school in the fall with learning loss, meaning teachers often have to spend the first...