Make reading fun! by Sandra Jean Smith
Sandra Jean Smith was born in Annandale ,Sydney New South Wales in 1950. The eldest of three children growing up in small rural community of Quaker's Hill on the outskirts of Sydney,a close knit but diverse community of Australian born and post war migrants. A Primary school teacher,studying at Westmead Teacher's College and Nepean CAE she later studied Teacher Librarianship at Charles Sturt University,Wagga Wagga,graduating in 1993.A wife, mother and grandmother,Taichi student and instructor for 20 years ,reading ,music ,singing and painting as well as gardening and family history research are some of her other interests. A career in teaching spanning 30 years has led to a realisation that a guide for modern parents to best prepare their children for learning was needed.
This is the tile of an article published today 16/10/12 in the Sydney Morning Herald. It is written by well-known Australian Author Anna Feinberg who has written the much-loved children’s book series of “Tashi “stories. The text discusses the implications of funding for the continued employment of teacher- librarians in NSW public Schools. The NSW Government is […]
MoreThis is the title of an article of interest written and published by Bruce McDougall, Lisa Power The Daily Telegraph 29th Sept 2012. In the time leading up to the end of the current school year in Australia and in anticipation of the new one in January 2013 articles of this type tend to become […]
MoreTeach baby to Talk and the rest follows by Penny Johnson ABC Radio Melbourne
Earlier this year I was lucky enough to br intervirewed by penny Jonson ABC Radio Melbouren ,Australia. Penny is passionate about informing parents in all aspects of parenting (making them feel relaxed and guilt free in the process) and is a great interviewer. I had a wonderful relaxed informal conversation with her and I would like to share that interview with you today.
MoreResearchers have found parents talking to their children for just 15 minutes a day can help improve their vocabulary (and at least an hour helps teach them correct grammar). This is exciting and easy to do. Let’s face it, finding 15 mins to speak with your child can happen simply as part of your day […]
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