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Local history case study: What does the town of Harrow tells us about itself?
https://www.australianhistorymysteries.info/local-history-case-study-what-does-the-town-of-harrow-tells-us-about-itself/ What can...

HEA Committee
Jul 31, 20231 min read


WHAT IS HOMESCHOOLING?
from https://www.happow.com/homeschooling-australia/ Homeschooling in Australia is on the rise. The latest figures show an estimated...

HEA Committee
Jul 28, 20231 min read


Help kids crack the reading code with phonics
From readingeggs.com.au The importance of phonics for young readers is apparent with many school curriculums around the world adding a...

HEA Committee
Jul 24, 20231 min read


Art and Happy Hormones
By Artventure When our children feel sad, are hurt, maybe unwell or injured we want to help them feel happier. Art as therapy is a...

HEA Committee
Jul 22, 20232 min read


Benefits of Music Education for Children
By Stormer Music Music has been a fundamental part of human culture for centuries, and its significance in our lives cannot be...

HEA Committee
Jul 17, 20231 min read


Balanced Lifestyle for Children: Goals for Academic, Sports, and Social Development
by Grace M. In today's fast-paced world, achieving a balanced lifestyle is key to overall well-being and success. It is essential for...

HEA Committee
Jul 14, 20231 min read
E-LEARNING WITH MUSIC ECADEMY
by Helen Jones With devices in the classroom becoming more and more common, particularly with BYOD in New Zealand and Australia, teachers...

HEA Committee
Jul 10, 20231 min read


Developing Automaticity in Reading
By Shirley Houston As you read this, you are not sounding out each word – you are automatically reading the words. This is automaticity;...

HEA Committee
Jul 7, 20231 min read


Podcast: Adventures In Being Gifted
March 26, 2023 Check out this fun interview with Jill Hartsock & Jessica Mullen here.

HEA Committee
Jun 26, 20231 min read


Will structured literacy solve our reading crisis?
An exploration into how we learn to read - from the education perfect website. by Jen Smart. To everyone but primary school teachers,...

HEA Committee
Jun 23, 20232 min read


Homeschool financial literacy curriculum
from the Moneytime website Being good with money is an essential life skill for a successful future, but how do you teach it to your...

HEA Committee
Jun 19, 20231 min read


Executive function skills and screentime
5 May Written By Kylie Maidment The aim of this blog is to explore the key executive function skills your child/ tween/teen needs to be...

HEA Committee
Jun 16, 20231 min read


Everyday science we take for granted
By Dr Rob Bell The modern world is a pretty wonderous place, full of things that we take for granted each and every day. In this post we...

HEA Committee
Jun 12, 20231 min read


A highly accessible typing program for homeschooling families
From the Touch-type, Read and Spell Website. *It takes a multi-sensory approach to typing. *It's great for students. *It doesn't look or...

HEA Committee
Jun 9, 20231 min read


What are the different types of Hearing Loss?
Sound Scouts is free until June 30, 2023. From July 1 a new payment model will apply. More information can be found here. Conductive...

HEA Committee
Jun 5, 20231 min read


Our Animated Stories
Billie the Pig has so much to offer. Enjoy the fun with Billie. Billie The Clever Pig is a series of interactive videos designed for...

HEA Committee
Jun 5, 20231 min read


SPHERO SPRK KIT
Stem Hire have some great products and SPHERO SPRK KIT is just one of them! It’s powered by the Lightning Lab app which makes programming...

HEA Committee
Jun 2, 20231 min read


PRODIGY MATHS mid year intake
by HEA team To all you interested in innovative Maths learning and keen to join the program, Prodigy Maths has a mid-year intake....
t.smith
May 30, 20231 min read


Free Workshop
by SkillPeople Workshops It is called a SkillPeople Workshop which is designed go give people experience in using basic hand tools and...
t.smith
May 30, 20231 min read


Chat with our Ambassadors in real time!
From the Arludo Team Have a science question? Want to know what it’s like at university? Can’t decide what career is for you? Join our...
t.smith
May 29, 20231 min read


Australian through and through...
by Joseph Wright and Joanna Tutos We are 100% Australian owned and operated. Our textbooks are printed locally on sustainably sourced...
t.smith
May 26, 20231 min read


Do your kids, learns, grow and feel like a real human being every day?
By Kids Can Garden The landscape of education is changing constantly! While disruptions in our world has challenged our perception of...
t.smith
May 22, 20231 min read


Take the quiz: How ready are you for the Curriculum Change?
by Maths Pathway Moving to a new curriculum can be a daunting time, so we’ve made a simple quiz to let you know where you’re at in the...
t.smith
May 19, 20231 min read
QLD TAFE CERT II in Health Support Services
TAFE Queensland and Metro South Hospital and Health Service are excited to offer selected Year 11 students the opportunity to study a...
t.smith
May 15, 20231 min read
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