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🌺Mother’s Day flowers and gifts for sale outside Western Greenery on Pinjarrah Road! 🌺

🌸All profits from our stall goes to the Perth Childrens Hostpital Foundation 🌸

Adventurous literacy experiences are all about diving into exciting books and exploring different worlds, cultures, and mysteries. It's like going on thrilling journeys and to do this we may have to look into The Simple View of Reading. ✨ Like a magical key that unlocks the amazing world of reading. It's all about two super important skills: decoding and comprehension.

Imagine, if someone's decoding skills were not the best, for example dyslexic students, they might still have awesome language comprehension but struggle with reading the written word.

And hey, if someone's language comprehension isn't top-notch, like hyperlexic students, they might be able to decode words like a champ but have a bit of trouble understanding what they read or hear.

Pretty cool, right? It all comes down to the connection between the mastery of the code and unravelling the meaning to successfully embark on the adventurous world of literacy! 📚✨

Here are a handful of helpful hints on how to create a reliable routine for kids! 💤⚡️💥

1. Set consistent wake-up and bedtime schedules: Having a regular sleep routine can help children with special needs feel more rested and ready for the day.

2. Create a visual schedule: Use pictures or symbols to outline the daily activities and tasks. This visual aid can provide a clear structure and help your child understand what to expect throughout the day.

3. Incorporate sensory breaks: If your child benefits from sensory breaks, schedule regular breaks throughout the day to engage in calming or stimulating activities that cater to their sensory needs.

4. Plan designated study or homework time: Set aside a specific time each day for your child to focus on their schoolwork. This can help them develop good study habits and maintain consistency in their learning routine.

Remember, every child is unique, so feel free to tailor the routine to your child’s specific needs and preferences. 😊📚

BIMDAS BIDMAS BODMAS

The Mnemonic stands for: brackets, indices/order, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction. This Order of Operations is learnt in year 6 in Australia and essential to obtain a correct answer and solve any equation. The foundations of this skill is developed from the very beginning of mathematical practice with the basic 4 operations which are add, subtract, multiply and divide.

If your child is in high school and struggling with Algebra, they may need to go back this Order of Operations (BIMDAS BIDMAS BODMAS) or even back to the basics of addition subtraction multiplication and division. Those last two operations can be tricky sometimes!

Think it, Say it, Write it! The Fundamentals of Written Expression - Learning Difficulties Australia Inc. Dates The course will run on the following dates: (please note that the times for each session may vary. Final times will be confirmed closer to the dates). Tuesday 20th Feb – 7:30 pm – 9 pm AEDT Tuesday 27th Feb 7:30 pm – 9pm AEDT Tuesday 5th March 7:30 pm – 9 pm AEDT […]

International Day of Education is a wonderful occasion to focus on learning not just for children but parents and teachers as well. Here are four ways to support your child to go back to school for the new school year! 🙌

1. Establish a routine: Creating a consistent schedule can provide structure and stability for all children. Begin to practice your routine with your bed time routine and morning routine. This will create structure and make transition easier when school starts.

2. Communicate with the school: Engaging in open communication with teachers and staff will ensure that your child’s needs are being met and you can address any concerns.

3. Support systems: Ensure your child has a support system of friends, family and professionals for advice and encourage social opportunities for your child.

4. Advocate for your child: Be their biggest advocate and work closely with the school to ensure they receive the support they need.

I hope these tips help! Let me know if there’s anything I can assist you with. 😊

We have a handy printable on the Signs of Dyslexia that is available on our website to print and take to meetings with you. The link to the pdf version is here: https://www.thedyslexiainitiative.org/posters-and-fliers.

Over these holidays I got the chance to read more about the experiences of Autistic people from new sources such as which aims to help children, parents and teachers to understand and appreciate autistic people for who they are.

A few things from Monique’s book about her parenting experiences stood out that I hope others can take on board:

1. Get the right support around you from friends, family and therapists. Not just for your child but as a parent.

2. Every individual is different and a diagnosis or label doesn’t define a person.

3. When your child finds their passion, no matter how far fetched, let them run with it and let them pursue it.

🎅Santa hat on, coffee in hand, ready to sleigh my Christmas break! ⛄️

🎉Just a friendly reminder that our tutoring sessions will resume from January 8th, 2024! 🎄I’ll be taking a break from all communication until the New Year! 📚Can’t wait to dive back into our learning adventures together in the new year! Enjoy your holidays! 🎉

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Important community notice 🔥🚨

5.11 POST UPDATE
Please note that the evacuation centre is now closed & regular services & programs at the City of Mandurah MARC will return to their normal schedule.

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📢 Important update for bushfire affected residents

🏠 BUSHFIRE EVACUATION CENTRE
The Department of Communities has established an evacuation centre at the City of Mandurah MARC (Mandurah Aquatic & Recreation Centre).

We encourage all residents in affected areas to make their way to the centre if you're concerned about your safety.

Please remember to bring along any essential items you may need, like medications & identification.

Kindly note that, except for recognised assistance animals, pets are not allowed inside evacuation centres for health & safety reasons. If you can't make alternative arrangements, come to the centre with your pets & await further guidance.

Stay safe & continue to follow official advice from www.emergency.wa.gov.au.

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Check out my blog for more resources for school and teacher accommodations

School and teacher accommodations — Tutoring With Lillian I recently had a phone call from a distressed parent who has a young school age child and the school is concerned because the child is falling further behind. This parent called me for advice which I will repeat here: It is the schools legal and ethical responsibility to provide reasonable accommo

This neurodiverse nightclub is helping revellers with a disability dance the night away Nightclubs can cause sensory overload for neurodiverse people, but a community group is staging a low-sensory club night that is supplying the groove and bringing people together.

Upcoming school holiday availability is now open 

Please contact me to book your spot now!

The WA ADHD conference last month help me gain more insight into the support for people with ADHD like many of my students. Here are the top 3 things I learnt at this years conference:

To the Goldfields! by Rachel Tonkin

A great little book about the Australian gold rush through the eyes of a little boy. A story with wonderful illustrations and it is a great introduction to the gold rush, eureka stockade and for history lovers. I first came across this book a few years ago when teaching year 5 and used it to accompany the history lesson about life in the Australian colonies and cold rush era. I personally love stories with uniqueness and beautiful artwork.

New blog post over on my website: School and teacher accommodations

https://www.tutorwithlillian.com/blog/7f0hsqjohcpsyr0t522txnhf3jw1eo

There once was a writer so bold,
Whose handwriting was quite uncontrolled,
His letters they sprawled,
And his words they brawled,
But his stories were worth being told.

I left Symone Weatley-Hey's presentation on building advocacy through community at the ADHD Conference 2023 feeling empowered. Her message has inspired me to continue promoting awareness of learning difficulties, and encourage my community to take action to create positive change.

Dyscalculia is a less well known learning difficulty unlike dyslexia, it affects how one understands mathematics and the concepts within mathematics.