Browse these topics on development and educational support from early childhood through to the teenage years.

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Early Readers: Books to Encourage Beginners

Learning how to read can be challenging for beginners. One of the easiest things you can do to support your child in learning to read is to provide them with a book that not only meets their developmental needs but is entertaining and sparks their passion for a good story.

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How screen time can help learning: children & pre-teens

As screens are not going away, it is helpful to harness the positives and leverage screen time to support your child’s learning. It takes a bit of planning but when used in a balanced manner, digital technology can support the development of new skills and provide learning benefits.

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9 Reasons Why Reading to Your Kid is Important

Reading to your kid is one of the most beneficial activities you can do as a parent or caregiver. Improve their language development, cognitive skills to increase school success and cultivate a lifelong love of reading.

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Why Your Kid Should Learn Cursive Writing

Cursive writing offers crucial learning benefits for kids. Research shows that it primes the brain and optimises learning leading to improved memory, comprehension and even reading!

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Building Math Confidence in Early Childhood

Math is an essential part of everyday life, and the evidence shows that a strong foundation in math in early education is predictive of overall school achievement. So, it’s important that we provide kids with all the tools they will need to feel comfortable and confident in their math journey.

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Why Number Writing Is Essential for School Readiness

Being able to write numbers automatically and routinely is vital for developing the number knowledge that is essential to math readiness. But there is more to it, research shows that early math education is predictive of overall school achievement.

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