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by Sarah
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Sarah started her career as a NZ primary teacher nearly 20 years ago. It is her
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on Monday, 14 March 2011
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Has my child got a problem or are they just being naughty?I get asked this question quite often.
There are some simple tests you can run on your child to work out if there is a learning difficulty and it won't cost you anything to run them! Yes that's right ! Free tests for learning difficulties!
Here are the five things you need to check out...
by Sarah
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Sarah started her career as a NZ primary teacher nearly 20 years ago. It is her
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on Wednesday, 09 March 2011
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All over the country parents are bracing themselves for the 3 o clock war. Kids come home tired after the day at school and it takes a lot to convince them that homework should be done...and pronto. Smart parents turn the tables on the children and set up some simple habits that make homework a breeze.
Firstly, homework doesn't have to be done the minute you get in the door! A drink of water, a snack and a play for an hour does wonders to recharge batteries. It convinces them that are truly on their side and so half the battle is over.
Secondly, homework doesn't have to be done in one hit. Valuable time management skills are learnt when you teach them to look at each separate task and estimate the time it takes...