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Navigating the challenges of post-school meltdowns and hyperactivity is a common concern for parents. However, with the right strategies, we can support our child's emotional regulation and well-being. From routines to sensory techniques, each tactic contributes to creating a supportive environment for your child.

Join us as we explore practical solutions to ease the transition from school to home, helping your child find balance and calmness after a busy learning day.

When it comes to early start NDIS plans, you may find that not all children are allocated funding under the CORE category. The shift in funding allocation has left many families in a predicament, as they struggle to secure the necessary resources to support their children.

However, there is hope. You might be able to request an allocation of funds specifically under Capacity Building to purchase resources crucial for your child's therapy.

To achieve this, follow these easy steps.

Developing good handwriting is a valuable and practical skill.  When you can write effortlessly, your work becomes legible and efficient, enabling you to focus on the content rather than the physical act of writing.

However, for left-handed students, achieving mastery in handwriting can be more challenging.

In this blog post, we'll showcase the top tips for supporting left-handed students in their handwriting journey.  By implementing these strategies, we aim to make the process smoother and more enjoyable, helping left-handers to thrive and achieve their academic goals.

Confusing the letters b and d is a common issue for many learners.  Whether it is mixing up b’s and d’s in reading or writing, or both, as parents and educators, it is important to address this early.

In this blog, Kirstie explains 'why' it is important and lists the strategies that she uses to help learners master their b’s and d’s in the Starfish tutoring centre.

For many learners, b and d confusion can be challenging.  But it is possible with effective teaching, to overcome this obstacle, and develop strong reading and writing skills.

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As parents and teachers, we understand the importance of fostering early development in our little ones. Games are not only a fun activity, but they provide numerous developmental benefits.

From improving social skills to enhancing cognitive abilities, games offer a well-rounded learning experience for children.

Join Kirstie (M.Ed Special Education) as she talks you through some her top picks that cater for 3 year olds, and why.

Learning to tell the time is an important life skill and it is a good way to promote self esteem & confidence. Many children struggle learning to tell the time, especially on an analogue clock. That doesn’t have to be the case, though.

You can make the process fun and easy by sticking to these three easy steps!