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Alpaca wearing a poncho and Peruvian lady's hat

Alpaca Limerick Voted Number 1!

Posted August 11, 2019September 3, 2019 Marilyn Humphries1 CommentPosted in Books, Education, English, Family, Poetry, Supporting Learning

What is it about Alpacas? Is it that they look a little strange with their long necks, yet seem very cute and cuddly? When two Teacher-Librarians, Megan Daley and Kerrie […]

Counters showing odd and even numbers from 1 to 8; Base 10 blocks representing 1,346 and cubes modeling a 3D shape from drawn 2D views - front, top and right.

3 Powerful, Hands-on Math Materials

Posted May 30, 2019June 17, 2019 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, Mathematics, Supporting Learning, tutoring

Most of us learn more by doing than by just seeing or hearing. Exploring concepts in Math by handling real objects can set children up for success. Give your child/students […]

It’s About Time

Posted April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Career and Education, Education, Mathematics, Supporting Learning, Tutorials, tutoring

What is time? What do we understand by the ‘passing of time’? How do we teach our children to be ‘on time’, to ‘tell the time’ and to ‘manage’ their […]

Place Value shown from ones to hundred millions on whiteboard

What’s the big deal about ‘place value’?

Posted March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Career and Education, Education, Mathematics, Supporting Learning, Tutorials, tutoring

Have you been told that your child needs more work on place value? What is place value and why does it matter? How can you help your child understand and […]

Counters placed on Ten Frames illustrate numbers from 1 - 9.

Why Use Ten Frames for Early Maths Skills?

Posted March 21, 2017 Marilyn Humphries3 CommentsPosted in Career and Education, Education, Mathematics, Supporting Learning, Tutorials, tutoring

A simple, useful, hands-on visual aid for teaching counting and place value is the Ten Frame. What is a Ten Frame you may ask? It is a drawing of a […]

Bundled and single icy-pole sticks used to illustrate addition on a place value chart.

Icy-Pole Sticks and Early Maths’ Concepts

Posted March 13, 2017March 13, 2017 Marilyn Humphries6 CommentsPosted in Career and Education, Education, Mathematics, Supporting Learning, Tutorials, tutoring

Looking for hands-on activities to help your Prep to Year 6 student learn Maths’ facts and concepts? Look no further than the humble icy-pole stick which can be purchased in […]

Coloured counters and arrays aid learning times tables.

Learning ‘Times Tables’ Without Pain

Posted March 6, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Career and Education, Education, Mathematics, Supporting Learning, Tutorials, tutoring

Mrs A stands at the front of the class, pointing stick in hand, demanding all eyes to the front while she points to each line of the three times tables […]

Front view of boy's face looking down at the book he is holding.

Tips to help children become readers (3)

Posted February 28, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Career and Education, Education, English, Supporting Learning, Tutorials, tutoring

Looking for ways you can help your child with reading at home? Are you wondering ‘How often?’ or ‘How long?’ or ‘Where do I start?’ If this sounds like you, […]

Two young boys sitting beside Grandma who is pointing to words in a picture book..

Tips to help children become readers (2)

Posted February 24, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Career and Education, Education, English, Supporting Learning, Tutorials, tutoring

Have you ever wondered how children learn to read? Perhaps you struggled with reading at school yourself and don’t know how to help your own child become a reader. We […]

Boy student has taken the first step on the stairway to school.

Taking the First Step to Success

Posted February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Career and Education, Education, tutoring

You may have set a SMARTER goal, but nothing will be achieved unless you take the first step towards your goal! You may be clear about why you want to […]