Resources and Insights
Browse through articles and resources that will help set your child on the right pathway to confident learning success.

Back to Basics: Ensuring Your Child Gets the Right Start for 2025
Confidence | Learning Framework
31 January 2025
Earlier this week Corey Duffy over at the ACB‘s Parenting and Education desk published a summary of a few important things going on in education across the country. The piece covers a few things, including last year’s NAPLAN report and the uncomfortable truth that as many as a third…

The Confident Mindset Approach
Learning to Learn
04 November 2024
Seeds of Knowledge focuses not only on student academic outcomes; we also incorporate the ability for children to develop and connect to a confident mindset. We understand that unless a child’s mind is prepared for the challenges, difficulties and setbacks they will face during learning they will not be ready to…

Our Teaching Framework
Confidence | Tutoring | Learning Framework
04 November 2024
The Seeds of Knowledge framework is based on Relationships, Curriculum, Growth Mindset and Holistic Learning. Every child is at the centre of their learning and development. Relationships Seeds of Knowledge values a strong relationship with a wide range of supportive networks, including the child, parent, teachers and community members.

Understanding how our brains work through cognitive assessment
Confidence | Learning to Learn
16 July 2024
At Seeds of Knowledge, we believe nurturing a growth mindset is key to every learner’s success. We’re excited to share a guest blog post by Danielle Copplin, Director and Educational & Developmental Psychologist at Scope Psychology Services Australia. This post explores how cognitive assessment enhances our understanding of brain…

Your Path to Literacy: Science of Reading vs Whole Language
Tutoring | Learning Framework
04 March 2024
Basic literacy is a cornerstone of your child’s education. Let’s look at the two big models used in Aussie schools – Whole Language and Science of Reading and uncover the truth behind the reading wars. Decoding the Reading Wars: Why Science of Reading is the Seeds of Knowledge Way to…

Download our 2024 Planner
Tutoring
29 January 2024
We have just released the 2024 Seeds of Knowledge Planner for you to download and print to hang at home (all our current parents get a printed copy of their own). This planner has been designed with school families in mind, highlighting school term weeks, holidays and more. It really…

Beat the Gap: Fun School Holiday Activities For Your Learners
Confidence | Tutoring
13 December 2023
Support an enduring love of learning with summer school holiday ideas that promote confidence and growth. Avoid learning regression with fun activities that take the kids into the learning zone and keep them occupied and entertained, too! Keeping the kids entertained during the summer break is a perennial task for…

Burn or Learn? How to keep the love of learning burning through the holidays
Confidence
30 November 2023
Children get exhausted too! The holiday break away from homework, study and exam workload helps academic performance – but holiday programs invigorate your child and helps keep the love of learning burning. As the end of the school year grinds in, it’s easy for children to start losing their focus…

Introducing Seeds of Knowledge in Carina!
Tutoring
25 October 2023
Are you a parent looking to empower your child’s learning journey in the Carina area? Look no further! We Have Launched in Carina with an Amazing Offer! After 11 years of tutoring primary school children in Dutton Park and Fairfield, Seeds of Knowledge is thrilled to announce its expansion to…

Building Pre-Writing Skills for Kindy Kids: The Magic of Cutting
Prep4Prep
10 October 2023
As parents, we often find ourselves eagerly looking for ways to nurture and develop our kindergarteners’ skills. One area that often takes center stage in early childhood development is writing. While it might seem a tad early to think about formal writing lessons for your little one, there are several…

Do report cards really show if my child is struggling?
Tutoring | Learning Framework
08 June 2023
In Summary Report cards may not always accurately reflect a child’s struggles or strengths. Observations at home can provide a better understanding of a child’s academic performance. Report card grades are an overall assessment of multiple elements combined. Parents should trust their instincts if they feel a grade does not…

A 7-Step Guide to Navigating Parent-Teacher Interviews
Learning Framework
21 February 2023
Get C.O.N.T.E.N.T with Your Child’s Education “Let’s give it time.” “I am not worried; they will develop throughout the year.” “Let’s monitor that.” You might hear these common statements at your child’s parent-teacher interview. How effective are these blanket statements really in understanding your child’s learning needs? As a qualified…

Download our 2023 Planner
Tutoring
26 October 2022
We have just released the 2023 Seeds of Knowledge Planner for you to download and print to hang at home (all our current parents will get a printed copy of their own). This planner has been designed with school families in mind, highlighting school term weeks, holidays and more. If…

The Do’s and Don’ts of School Report Cards
Learning to Learn | Learning Framework
25 October 2022
Over the years of running a tutoring business, report cards have always been a topic of conversation and a controversial topic for many of my parents. This article aims to dispel many misconceptions by presenting a solid understanding of how to interpret a school report card. Firstly, let’s start the…

What running a half marathon taught me about children struggling at school
Learning to Learn
11 October 2022
In 2022 I finally trained for and completed a half marathon. Along the journey to the finish line, I experienced the same challenges kids face with learning. And I finally realised the valuable lesson I try so hard to instil in the Seeds of Knowledge philosophy applies to me as…

Why confidence is imperative for your child’s success!
Learning to Learn | Learning Framework
25 May 2022
“I’m not smart enough.” “I am dumb!” “I can’t do it.” “I give up!” No parent wants to hear these heart-breaking words, come out of the mouth of their child whilst learning. But there is support.

Building your child’s successful start to school
Learning Framework | Prep4Prep
25 May 2022
A common mistake many parents make! It can be easy to think that moving from kindy to Prep will be easy for your child. It’s a common mistake many parents make — but it’s completely understandable, and there's help available.

End the Homework Wars!
Tutoring | Learning to Learn | Learning Framework
08 December 2021
Discover how to develop intelligent, self-motivated, focused children... and get your weeknights back!

6 Steps to Support Struggling Learners
Learning to Learn | Learning Framework
26 November 2021
It is not a nice feeling to be struggling with learning. That's where The Learning Pit can help.

5 Keys to Unlocking Your Child’s Confidence and Happiness
Tutoring | Learning to Learn
26 November 2021
As a parent, there's nothing more important than seeing your child confident and happy. It gives them the strength to attack new challenges. Here are 5 keys to help unlock your child's confidence and happiness.

Top 10 Concepts About a ‘Growth Mindset’
Tutoring | Learning to Learn
26 November 2021
Here are some ideas to get you started thinking about Growth Mindset. Are you wondering about how this might apply to your child and their learning?

Top 10 Essential Learning Skills for Prep Readiness
Tutoring | Prep4Prep
25 November 2021
Starting school is a big moment in a child's life. Success in school is partly based on the readiness of the child – ensuring they can keep up with the work, ensuring they have the right mindset, and setting them up with the foundational skills they need.
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