Welcome to my blog

Hi, my name is Christine and I am here to help you with questions you may have about reading, writing or spelling. You might just want some advice or need some information about a particular topic. As this is a new website, please keep checking back for news and updates. I look forward to talking with you soon. Please visit my other blogs at

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Thank you
Christine

Friday, June 17, 2011

The Literacy Blog: How to Help our Girls

The Literacy Blog: How to Help our Girls: "Andrew Fuller is a Melbourne Psychologist here in Melbourne Australia. I attended an information evening that was presented by Andrew this w..."

How to Help our Girls

Andrew Fuller is a Melbourne Psychologist here in Melbourne Australia. I attended an information evening that was presented by Andrew this week on Valuing girls. The main message I can take away from that evening was that as parents, we need to play to the strengths of our children.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Using technology to Help Struggling Readers

Using technology to read books is the way of the future. It is particularly helpful for struggling readers. School are now embracing the digital revolution with laptops, cameras, ipads etc. Students have access to these learning tools within their classrooms. This product is the number one best seller on Amazon and has  the most 5 star reviews of any product.

"It's a mature product, very well designed and easy to use, performance is very zippy, it's competitively priced, and no e-ink based reader has a better, more readable display than the Kindle, not even the new Nook Simple Touch. Also, the Kindle universe is quite extensive: the Kindle store is great and has many thousands of free e-books as well as good deals on most other e-books, and once purchased, you can read your Kindle books on nearly any device you own (computer, phone, tablet), not just your Kindle. And there are tons of great cases and other accessories for the Kindle. "

Using technology to read books

Using technology to read books is the way of the future. It is particularly helpful for struggling readers. School are now embracing the digital revolution with laptops, cameras, ipads etc. Students have access to these learning tools within their classrooms. This product is the number one best seller on Amazon and has  the most 5 star reviews of any product.
"It's a mature product, very well designed and easy to use, performance is very zippy, it's competitively priced, and no e-ink based reader has a better, more readable display than the Kindle, not even the new Nook Simple Touch. Also, the Kindle universe is quite extensive: the Kindle store is great and has many thousands of free e-books as well as good deals on most other e-books, and once purchased, you can read your Kindle books on nearly any device you own (computer, phone, tablet), not just your Kindle. And there are tons of great cases and other accessories for the Kindle. "

Sunday, June 5, 2011

The Literacy Blog: Grandparents can help to lessen behaviour problems...

The Literacy Blog: Grandparents can help to lessen behaviour problems...: "As reported in the Melbourne Herald Sun today, a recent study of English and Welsh children aged 11 to 16, found that kids and teenagers who..."

Grandparents can help to lessen behaviour problems in children and teenagers

As reported in the Melbourne Herald Sun today, a recent study of English and Welsh children aged 11 to 16, found that kids and teenagers who spend time with their grandparents have fewer behavioural problems. Researchers believe this may be because children saw their grandparents as a confidant and a source of comfort and support. This then enables less disruptive and hyperactive behaviour to occur. The study found they were also more likely to get along with their peers and they have a closer connection with their maternal grandmothers. 

Thursday, May 26, 2011

The Literacy Blog: How to handle a meltdown

The Literacy Blog: How to handle a meltdown: "So what would you do if your child/student has a meltdown. Typically, meltdowns are related to individuals who have Asperger's Syndrome, but..."