Literacy
Best of the Web: School refusal on the rise, and more
Growing concern over school refusal, the powerful impact of dads doing story time, and how you can make sure sibling rivalry doesn't become harmful.
Take the challenge and become a word conscious parent
You can help your child develop a rich vocabulary, opening up a world of learning and development, writes Diane Bourke. She offers ideas, from choosing the right picture books to word games.
Learning to read: What can happen if you don’t?
It’s the book she needed when her son first started school. Beloved children’s author Sally Rippin tells Natalie Moutafis she hopes her first book for grown-ups helps us support neurodivergent kids to thrive.
How the power of poetry can change young lives
Emerging from a deep dive into the world of poetry, Diane Bourke celebrates poetry and provides resources to unlock its power for our children.
ISV’s Student Poetry Competition: And the winners are…
A record number of entries wowed the judges in ISV's 2022 Student Poetry Competition. Our student poets delivered messages of challenges and joy. Explore the winning entries.
Help your kids write a speech – but don’t do it for them
When it comes to speech writing, it's important to remember there are two parts - the writing and the delivery. Joanne O'Mara shares her tips on how parents can help.
Finding your Place: The 2022 Children’s Book of the Year Winners
The 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Awards celebrate writers who give our children stories that connect them to today's modern Australian landscape.
6 ways to help your primary kid learn to write
How can parents help their kids learn to write at home? It's as easy as shopping lists or jokes on the fridge, write Anabela Malpique, Deborah Pino Pasternak, Debora Valcan and Susan Ledger.
Best of the Web: How a beehive helped a teen with dyslexia, and more
How bees gave a teen with dyslexia a different way to learn, saying the wrong things to parents of kids with disabilities, and parenting kids when you have money.