Early Stage 1 (Kindergarten) and Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2)
You can help your child adjust to Kindergarten by talking with them about how they are going, keeping informed and if possible, getting involved at school. This remains true for children in Year 1 and Year 2.
These links can provide you with useful information for supporting your child's learning at home.
Literacy
Five ways to build your child's literacy skills (includes translated information)
Talking and listening Stage 1 (K-2)
Numeracy
Literacy and numeracy tips (includes translated information)
Five ways to build your child's numeracy skills (includes translated information)
Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4)
Year 3 students have made the transition from infants to primary. It's important to keep supporting your child's learning because this transition period can be quite challenging. By Year 4 the children have become much more settled into the primary learning environment but they still need you!
Here are useful links with tips on how you can help your Stage 2 child at home.
Literacy
Sites using words, poetry and reading ideas
Five ways to build your child's literacy skills (includes translated information)
Numeracy
Sites using number, shapes, pattern and geometry
Literacy and numeracy tips (includes translated information)
Five ways to build your child's numeracy skills (includes translated information)
Stage 3 (Years 5 and 6)
Year 5 students are starting to develop an independent approach to their school work. Your support and encouragement at this stage are still needed. Year 6 students are developing independence and becoming responsible for their own learning. Your child will still benefit from your support and knowing that you remain interested in their schooling.
Here are useful links with tips on how you can help your Stage 3 child at home.
Literacy
Numeracy
Literacy and numeracy tips (includes translated information)