Book: The 65 – Storey Treehouse (Book 5) Author: Written by Andy Griffiths Illustrated by Terry Denton Ages: 8-12 years Release Date: 12th August 2015 About: Look at what has been added to the already amazing treehouse in Book 5 of the Treehouse Series? A pet-grooming salon, a lollipop shop, a room full of EXPLODING …
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The transition to Prep can be overwhelming for you and your child. Understanding your child’s expectations and talking with them about their concerns will assist with the transition process. Remember your expectations may differ from your child’s expectations. How children transition to Prep varies, depending on their family background and education prior to school. …
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As we approach the end of another year, I wish to thank everyone for their wonderful support during 2014. Engaged Learners exists due to the support of a community that is passionate about ensuring our children reach their full potential. If we lay a solid foundation for our youngest learners, then anything and everything is …
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Book 1 Book Title: Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Long Haul Author: Jeff Kinney Ages: 7 – 11 years Release Date: 5th November, 2014 About: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series continues to be popular with children. This latest offering is no exception. The School hero Greg continues on his adventures, this …
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SQUEEBLES BUNDLE Name of App: Squeebles Bundle (Available in IOS). Cost of App: $17.99 Ages 5 to 11 years Subject: Maths What’s Good About It: The squeebles apps are a great way to reinforce essential maths facts in a fun and engaging way. If your child has never used these apps before, a cost …
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BOXED BOOK SETS Book Title: The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell Possum Magic by Mem Fox Ages: 3-7 years Release Date: All books re-released as Boxed Gift Sets suitable for Christmas presents. About: Each year for Christmas, publishers release a variety of …
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WORDGRAB Name of App: WordGrab (Available in IOS). Cost of App: $3.79 Ages 4 to 5 years Subject: English – Phonics. What’s Good About It: This app works on blending sounds, building words and creating rhyming words. ABC words – is a phonetic alphabet game, the aim being to match a phonetic sound with its …
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BUGS AND BUBBLES Name of App: Bugs and Bubbles (Available in IOS). Cost of App: $2.99 Ages up to 5 years Subject: Pre-Reading/Pre-Maths skills and Fine Motor skills. What’s Good About It: Children love this app, as the graphics are bright and colourful and there are interactive screens for each of the 18 games. The …
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Book 1 Book Title: The Day the Crayons quit Author: Drew Dayalt and Oliver Jeffers Ages: 3-6 years Release Date: Released July 1, 2013. About: This easy read book brings to life the plight of the unassuming crayon. Find out why the blue crayon is tired of colouring water, and black wants to do more …
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Book 1 Book Title: Third Grade Angels Author: Jerry Spinelli Ages: 7-10 year olds Release Date: Released July 29, 2014. About: George has just started year three, and is interested to find out more about his new teacher. She has a competition each month to find the class angel! Can George control his behaviour enough …
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