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Teachers work very hard to help students become competent with mathematics so that they have the skills to progress through the curriculum. We know that within the classroom students have a range of abilities and are at different stages of their skills development journey. If students do not have a strong grasp of the basics… Read More

Practical tips to build students’ vocabulary and background knowledge for reading comprehension

If you are new to navigating the NDIS, it can be confusing. There are lots of different things to consider. We have created a practical guide that answers the most common questions about the scheme and supports your understanding and confidence in knowing how to apply for the NDIS.   What is the NDIS? The... Read More

Starting preschool, kindergarten or a new primary school is a very exciting time but it can cause anxiety for some children. Separation anxiety is very common at these junctures, especially when children haven’t yet been apart from their parents for long stretches of time during the day. The signs of separation anxiety Be aware that... Read More

Some children bask in the uninterrupted reading time that the summer holidays allows, while others celebrate the end of the school year – and enforced reading requirements – with glee. However, it’s important for children to continue reading over the summer school holidays in order to maintain their literacy skills. Experienced Teacher and Learning Links’… Read More

Tips and ideas for teachers to support student mental health and wellbeing in the classroom.

Exploring the role of teachers in the identification and support of children with Dyslexia.

Strategies for parents to support the transition to ‘big school’.

Simple tips to help parents approach conversations with their child about their learning difficulties

A helpful guide for parents to encourage positive behaviour in children to support healthy relationships, communication and social skills.

A helpful guide for teachers and parents to understand the Systematic Synthetic Phonics reading approach.

Classroom adjustments to help students with ADHD learn

Tips for parents to support their child with attention, organisation, planning and behaviour.

Simple tips for parents to teach their child to play more inclusively.

Simple strategies for teachers to promote inclusion in their students.

Simple tips for teachers to support their own mental health and wellbeing.

Support for teachers to promote resilience in the classroom.

Ways to help your child stay focused at school, particularly at the end of the year.

Learn the signs of ADHD to look out for in girls, that can be different to boys.

Supporting a child to read is one of the most rewarding things a parent can do. 

You can help support your little one to develop social skills by encouraging and working with them to understand the importance of socialising.  

Although dyslexia affects up to 10% of Australians, it is often crowded with myths and misunderstandings.  

We break down morphology and why it is an important concept for your developing child.

This might be a funny topic to cover, but answering the question ’What is speech?’ isn’t completely straightforward.

It’s estimated that around one in 14 children struggle with anxiety, making it likely that there’s at least one or two children struggling with anxiety in every classroom.

Tears, tantrums, refusal to follow instructions and sometimes even physical outbursts can come out of nowhere and you can feel completely powerless in response.  

Social skills are important tools that your children need in order to communicate and interact with others to conquer their daily challenges.

At Learning Links we celebrate the expertise and skills of all the wonderful ‘Speechies’. Here’s a simple overview of what a Speech Pathologist does.

There are many ways you can support children to communicate with confidence.  

Science Week 2020 is the perfect time to channel your inner scientist and launch your own creative D.I.Y. science experiments at home.  

Online specialist tutoring is a great service that works exactly like face-to-face tutoring but you and your child don’t need to leave the comfort of your home. 

Here are five ways you can embrace Education Week and celebrate ‘learning together’ from outside of the classroom.

Receptive language skills allow children to gain information, decipher it correctly and effectively communicate with others.

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A guide to help parents understand how their child is progressing in school and tips to navigate conversations around school reports.

Helpful tips for teachers to support children on the autism spectrum in understanding social cues in the classroom

By Katherine McFarlane, Registered Psychologist Supporting children on the autism spectrum in early childhood can empower them to build vital skills that last a lifetime. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)  is a developmental disorder impacting social skills, language and communication, sensory sensitivities and rigid or repetitive behaviours. Autism is a spectrum disorder meaning each person with... Read More

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The transition to high school from primary school is a major change for children. Here are some practical tips and strategies for supporting your child to feel confident from day one.

You’ve worked hard all year trying to keep all the balls in the air. Your child is exhausted from another year at school. Then school reports come home and…you feel like you’re having to start again! School reports provide an overall summary of how your child has performed throughout the year and how they compare… Read More

A helpful guide to help parents understand NAPLAN results.

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Routines and transition times are an important part of life, especially in child care settings and schools. Children learn skills such as self help skills, independence, sequencing and how to act appropriately in a group by taking part in routines. Children who are experiencing difficulties should be helped to follow through completely with all routines... Read More

Following directions is one of the most important social skills that children develop. Be it in the classroom, at home with the family or on the sporting field, a child who can listen, understand and then follow instructions and directions will go a long way.

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Talking to teachers about homework that is set for your child is just one way you can help your child’s school journey. Parents often don’t know how to talk to a teacher about homework that is being set for their child. Parent’s can feel anxious about the amount, level and frequency of homework being given… Read More

Homework ought to be a purposeful learning experience directly related to the work done in the classroom. It should be interesting and stimulating. Parents can act as a guide in the homework so kids can get the most out of it.

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