What to Keep in Mind when You are Beginning your Tutoring Journey
When you are beginning the tutoring journey, there are so many things that parents are needing to think about and consider. From the perspective of a teacher, a…
Does Your Child Need a Tutor?
This is a question that I hear parents often ask as their children embark through their schooling journey. As much as I wish this were an easy question…
Magical March – Writing task for Primary School
At Breakaway Education, we value the skills that our students need to develop when it comes to writing. Sometimes, we focus so much on the reading aspect of…
Assistive Technology at Home and in the Classroom
Note: This article is a bit on the lengthy side! If you are interested in assistive technology,but don’t feel like reading it all, hop on over to podcast…
The Top 5 Things to Remember when Your Child’s Tutor Changes Mid-term
Change is hard. Especially when it is unexpected and affects your child’s learning environment, like an unexpected change of tutor. At times, a tutoring centre may need to…
Ten Ways to Promote Resilience in your Kids at Home
“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” – Maya Angela There are so many quotes on resilience buzzing…
So What Is Bullying?
bully1[bool-ee] noun, plural bul·lies. a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people. Archaic . a man hired to do violence. verb (used…
Bullying and Conversations at Home!
How do I open conversations about bullying at home? Have you ever heard someone say they talk to their plants because it makes them grow stronger? It sounds…
Working Together for Safer Internet
Tuesday the 5th of February 2019 is Safer Internet Day. This day is celebrated in over 130 countries globally and is starting to make its mark on Australia….
Creating Positivity in Our Children
I have finally got to writing (and finishing) my blog on positivity. The video that I posted on Breakaway Education’s page a few weeks ago on how to…