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Research into dyscalculia doesn't add up

An international paper has called for a greater research focus on the mathematical equivalent of dyslexia.

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Research into dyscalculia doesn't add up

An international paper has called for a greater research focus on the mathematical equivalent of dyslexia.

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Public playgrounds 'too safe' says early childhood expert

Modern playgrounds not dangerous enough says play expert

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Giving your baby the advantage is Small Steps!

Imagine if there was a secret to giving your baby the very best start in life? You'd want to know what you had to do to make sure your child was the best able to take advantage of every opportunity....

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Malaysia looking to adopt Australia's rural library model

Rural libraries used to be all about providing a bit of R and R - reading and research. But rural libraries perform many more functions these days, whether it is book readings for the littlies, talks...

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Mixed blessings from new childcare rules

Childcare centres have listed prices in response to Federal Government moves to increase staffing and skill levels.

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Teach Your Baby to Talk (and the rest follows)

Teach Baby to Talk and Make Reading Fun, the Importance of Speech and Language in Learning to read is a new book by teacher Sandra Jean Smith.

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Giving your baby the very best start to reading

Can you teach your child to read long before they hit kindergarten? Do expensive 'early learning' kits help, or is there something much easier every parent can do to boost their child's education success?

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Tough budget could mean end of beloved playground

"Cubbies" in Fitzroy could close as its federal funding ends.

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Laughter yoga inspires Melbourne's seniors to chuckle their way to good...

What started with stilted chuckles ended in hysterics, when a group of seniors stepped into their first laughter yoga class in Melbourne. Laughter yoga classes are taking off around the world, after an...

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Busy Little Kids

Do you know how to play with your children? It's an important part of their development but if you last played some 20 years ago would you know what to do?

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Pop-up playground at Federation Square for Christmas 'orphans'

Federation Square will host a special pop-up playground for those without family to celebrate the holiday period.

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Forum: Childcare and Early Learning

Leading thinkers on the state of childcare and early learning in Australia come into the studio to discuss the Federal Government's childcare package in the recent Budget, what's best for kids, and...

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Joy and Data: Unlikely bedfellows in the battle for the minds of our children

Sir Michael Barber is one of the world's leading experts on how to get our kids to get a more enriching educational experience. In town to speak to Victoria's teachers and other educationalists, Sir...

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How do children learn their colours

At what age do children 'learn' their colours, do they really know or are they relying on a quirk of the English language for the colours you think they know?

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Jazz as a language

Jon Faine co-hosts a show devoted to jazz with guitarist John Scofield, Melbourne musician Stephen Magnusson and saxophonist Wilbur Wilde.

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Principals and school education

A special talkback forum on schooling in Victoria.

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Melbourne's newest playground the result of asking children what they want

What would a playground look like if you asked children what they wanted before you built it?

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Melbourne's best playgrounds to visit these school holidays

It's school holidays in Victoria, and if you're a parent of a young child it's likely you'll be at a playground sometime this weekend. So why not make it a good one?

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'Dystopian treasure island' playground created for Fitzroy public housing...

A playspace made from recycled steel and rubber conveyor belts sourced from the mining industry gives young residents of a Melbourne public housing estate a chance to have fun, get dirty, and make new...

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Homeschooling rising fastest among students with special needs as parents...

Homeschooling is on the rise as advocacy groups say it is the best solution for special needs and disabled students who are finding traditional schools do not meet their needs.

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Subtle changes make all the difference at play gym designed for children with...

A Melbourne mum who dreamed of a place where her autistic son could relax and play opens Australia's first indoor play gym specially designed for children with autism.

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Inclusive playground designs go beyond wheelchair swings so everyone can play

Playground designs are moving beyond the wheelchair swing as the push for inclusive play spaces drives new guidelines and community fundraising efforts across Australia.

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