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Parents can use free or paid online platforms such as Khan Academy and Mathletics to supplement their child’s maths learning at home.
- Who it is for:
- parents of children needing additional maths support
- How to act on it:
- Visit Khan Academy and Mathletics websites to access free educational content and interactive lessons.
Parents can help children improve their ability to articulate thoughts by asking them to explain routines, sequences, or stories in their own words, enhancing verbal and written expression.
- Who it is for:
- parents of children with difficulty expressing ideas
- How to act on it:
- Ask children to explain a recipe, game rules, science experiment steps, or retell a story back to you; practice skip counting and remembering phone numbers.
Parents may hire tutors to come to the home to assist children with schoolwork, especially if virtual schooling is not available.
- Who it is for:
- parents seeking supplemental academic support for children at home
- How to act on it:
- Parents arrange for tutors to visit their homes to provide instruction.
Students who cannot return to school due to health or safety concerns may continue their education through virtual learning, which allows them to stay engaged without attending in person.
- Who it is for:
- students with health vulnerabilities or those living with immunocompromised individuals
- How to act on it:
- Parents can appeal to the school to maintain virtual schooling or seek external support such as tutors.
Parents who choose to homeschool their children can access resources and guidance to structure learning, though the document does not specify formal tools or materials provided.
- Who it is for:
- parents considering or already homeschooling their children
- How to act on it:
- Parents must select a curriculum and manage their child's learning schedule while balancing work and other responsibilities.
Parents can consult with Philippa Fabbri, an education consultant from Elsen Academy, for personalized advice on school selection and alternative education paths.
- Who it is for:
- parents of school-aged children
- How to act on it:
- Contact Philippa Fabbri via phone or email to schedule a consultation.
Parents can arrange to visit schools during regular school hours to observe classes and assess the school's atmosphere and operations.
- Who it is for:
- parents of school-aged children
- How to act on it:
- Contact the schools you are interested in and make an appointment for a visit.
Parents can request a virtual tour of schools they are interested in to get a sense of the campus and environment without visiting in person.
- Who it is for:
- parents of school-aged children
- How to act on it:
- Contact the schools of interest and request a virtual tour or book an opportunity to speak to the academic head.
Parents can enroll their children in private tutoring services such as Kip McGrath, Master Maths, or Kumon Maths to receive structured, additional instruction in mathematics.
- Who it is for:
- parents of learners needing extra maths support
- How to act on it:
- Contact the tutoring centres directly to inquire about enrollment, fees, and schedules.
Parents can engage their children in hands-on activities that improve fine motor control, such as rolling playdough, using tweezers to pick up small objects, peg boards, and threading, which support better handwriting and task completion.
- Who it is for:
- parents of children with poor pencil grip or messy writing
- How to act on it:
- Use household items like playdough, beans, tweezers, and pegboards to conduct daily fine motor practice sessions.
Parents can access practical guidance and activities to help their children overcome common learning difficulties such as dyscalculia, dyslexia, attention deficits, and writing challenges. These include using household items for counting, reading aloud with word pointing, storytelling exercises, fine motor skill practice, and sequential explanation tasks.
- Who it is for:
- parents of school-aged children
- How to act on it:
- Read the article and implement suggested activities at home using everyday materials and recommended platforms.
Parents can seek professional evaluation for attention deficit issues by visiting a paediatrician or using symptom checklists from trusted sources like ADDITUDE to assess potential ADHD.
- Who it is for:
- parents of children showing signs of attention difficulties
- How to act on it:
- Visit a paediatrician for an ADHD assessment or consult ADDITUDE's website for symptom checklists and guidance.