Preschoolers

• 50 questions to ask when choosing a school for your child

  Posted May 15, 2012 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  Are you considering primary or high school choices for your child? This comprehensive list of questions will give you ideas about what you ask teachers, principals and other parents.

  
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• 5 tips to build your child's emergent literacy

  Posted May 1, 2012 in Preschoolers by Rebecca King, Paediatric Speech Pathologist

  

  Want to help your child develop sound emergent literacy skills? Speech Pathologist Rebecca King shares ideas for activities and games that ll give your child a fun start to reading and writing..

  
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• Are nursery rhymes a dying art?

  Posted April 16, 2012 in Preschoolers by Dr Yan Cheng, paediatric Speech Pathologist

  

  No way! says Speech Pathologist Dr Yan Cheng, who explains that rhyming games are a great way to build children's language skills. She shares ideas for easy games to play at home...

  
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• 10 ways to encourage your child to read & listen

  Posted April 4, 2012 in Preschoolers by Ros Osling - Speech, Literacy & Language Therapist

  

  Speech Pathologist & Literacy Specialist Ros Osling explains why listening to stories can be just as valuable for your child as reading....

  
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• Sensory Processing - Top Tips to help kids stay calm and concentrate

  Posted April 2, 2012 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker, Dagney Hopp & Ellie Jamieson

  

  Parents and teachers will value this comprehensive free list of activities and resources that can help children to stay calm and concentrate.

  
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• 10 tips from teachers

  Posted March 2, 2012 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  There are many things that teachers wish parents would do to make life easier for their children. Kids First Director, Sonja Walker shares 10 top tips from teachers in this common sense article..

  
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• Top 20 Back to School Apps for Kids

  Posted February 17, 2012 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  Got an iPad or iPhone but not sure what apps would be best for your child? This great list of 20 Top Apps for kids has been compiled by Kids First's Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists

  
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• Special Needs Success Story

  Posted February 7, 2012 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  This story tells of how one little boy with autism overcame his disability to make a happy start to school life

  
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• Giving kids with disabilities a Better Start

  Posted January 11, 2012 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  This introduction to Better Start for Children with a Disability explains how vital funding support for children with special needs makes Early Intervention more affordable for families

  
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• Helping your ASD child have a happy Christmas

  Posted December 19, 2011 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  Kids First Director Sonja Walker's handy hints for helping children with Autism to enjoy the Christmas season

  
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• 10 great bedtime stories for kids

  Posted December 15, 2011 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  Ten tried and true bedtime tales for reluctant sleepers who always want just one more story

  
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• 10 Top Christmas Apps for Kids

  Posted December 6, 2011 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  Kids First Director Sonja Walker has scoured iTunes to bring you 10 top Apps for your kids this Christmas.

  
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• School holiday strategies for kids

  Posted December 6, 2011 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  Beat summer holiday boredom with these 5 great ideas for keeping kids interested, creative and busy during the school break.

  
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• Apps for kids are awesome

  Posted November 4, 2011 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  Want to know the best apps to boost kids therapy & learning? This list from Kids First's experts is a great place to start

  
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• 10 tips to foster your child's love of reading

  Posted November 2, 2011 in Preschoolers by Sonja Walker

  

  Practical tips to encourage your child's love of reading are explained by Kids First Director and teacher, Sonja Walker

  
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