Do you ever wonder if your child is just ‘coasting’ at school? Does the thought ever cross your mind that they may need to be extended or challenged? Academic ability can often go under the radar for gifted and talented Read More …
Making the decision to spend time and money on tutoring your child is hard enough, without also having to worry about which tutor to choose. It is absolutely imperative that your child is given the attention and expertise that they Read More …
Goal setting is something that many adults do in their personal and business life. But have you ever thought about how goals may be great for kids too? You can apply the benefits of goal setting to literacy outcomes, as Read More …
Research shows that reading to young children helps to improve literacy and communication skills. But does it matter who does the reading? Any reading is better than no reading, but it may be that not all reading is created equal! Read More …
Literacy refers to the skills of reading and writing. It is an important part of everyday life as it forms the basis of everything we do. If the right foundations aren’t in place, then it can set your child Read More …
This week’s blog explores a recent Leap into Literacy class Building Mind Maps for Descriptive Writing and focuses on the modified class for our younger students in Years 1-2. Before we delve into the lesson, let’s remember what is so Read More …
Leap into Literacy is thrilled to be opening a new centre in Balmain and would like to invite you to help us celebrate by coming to our Open Day! Balmain Centre Open Day Saturday July 21, 2018 10am-2pm Suite 2/314-322 Read More …
Developing characters using Artemis Fowl In week six our primary students in years 3-6 explored elements of fantasy writing and understanding characterisation using the book Artemis Fowl by Eion Colfer. Fantasy is an element of fiction that deals with things Read More …
Inner West Mums recently chatted with Allison from Leap into Literacy about the importance of reading to your children. This article is packed with wonderful tips! How to Encourage a Love of Reading in Your Kids It’s so important to Read More …
Let’s Improve literacy levels and help spread the joy of reading. Leap into Literacy is fundraising for The Indigenous Literacy Foundation via the Great Book Swap. They are helping to raise awareness and improve literacy for students who may not Read More …
