Karen Schwarz Specialist Teacher

16/06/2026

This is amazing!

25/05/2026

If your child is having trouble with literacy, it can be hard to know where to start. This website has heaps of ideas for continuing their learning at home.

Discover how to support your child’s growth as a young reader and writer. Here you’ll find our Reading 101 for Families guide, bilingual parent tips, ideas for building your child’s knowledge about the world, Q&A with experts, guidance on how to help a child who struggles, and ways to connect ...

23/04/2026

So, your child has just been diagnosed with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SLD).

What now?

This link provides a few basics on what SLDs are.

https://ldaustralia.org/information-resources/learning-difficulties/?fbclid=IwRlRTSARWtvxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEegWSwCXnn9gOvq7w2zPpIVFRlg0MZdRvN2-Vv6YowK2xQZv1lQX-tKIivwS4_aem__ushcoNrsjzzh2sfxHcfAQ

What is a Learning Difficulty (LD)? The term ‘Learning Difficulties’ most often refers to difficulties in learning to read and write, but is also applied in other areas of learning, including mathematics. Learning difficulties can be caused by internal factors (inherent, medical, physical, neuro...

21/04/2026

The better we understand the nature of learning difficulties, the better support we can offer.

08/04/2026

I love helping children and teens unlock the reading code.

Photo taken at Paper Plus Papamoa 🥰

07/04/2026

Families can play a huge role in promoting their children's oral language through conversations. Have a look at these doable ideas!

10/08/2025

Your child is precious and unique!

08/04/2025

This is a great special for Nessy Reading and Spelling https://www.facebook.com/share/1BUSKqD8Wb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Learning to read and spell the fun way!

10/03/2025

You might be interested to know that, as a result of the Delphi Study, a new definition of Dyslexia was recently released. What's different?

This definition acknowledges the impact that Dyslexia has on individuals and that the effects are not limited to reading and spelling only, but also mathematics and reading comprehension.

Read more here

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which primarily affects reading and writing skills. However, it does not only affect these skills. Dyslexia is…

09/02/2025

Yes! Don’t wait and see - get help now.

Screen to intervene -- EARLY!!!