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          Kumon is celebrating 30 years of helping students to succeed

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            The Link Between Education & Behaviour During Your Child’s Preschool Years

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              Moving To Australia? The Ultimate Guide To The Australian School Systems

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                Simple Courses That Can Be Super Rewarding

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                  5 Interesting Student Research Topics For Kids

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                    Support Your Family’s Immunity Before The Winter Holidays

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                      Why Kids Need More Than Just Calcium For Bone Health

                      As kids, we were told to drink lots of milk to ensure that we grew up with strong, healthy bones. What we didn't realise is that there's more to bone health than just calcium.

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                        9 Ways To Help Kids Stay Focused In School

                        It seems like from the moment our kids are able to walk and talk, we're trying to get them to sit still and be quiet! Kids are naturally inquisitive and full of imagination, so when they need to focus on schoolwork it can be hard to master the concentration levels needed.

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                          A Parent’s Guide To BYOD & School Technology

                          If the technological world is moving along at a pace that you’re struggling to keep up with, the prospect of BYOD can seem daunting, especially when there are a million options to choose from and new technology is added frequently. To help you get your head around BYOD and school technology, here’s a quick guide.

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                            How Movies Can Impact A Child’s Development

                            Ever wondered how watching different movies can affect your child? We look at how movies can positively and negatively impact children.

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                              5 Online Education Resources For Curious Minds

                              Whether you have a child who just loves to learn or you’re home-schooling for a period of time, there are a number of great resources available online that can help educate your child in a fun way.

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                                Teaching Kids About the Environment
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                                Teaching Kids About the Environment

                                Nurturing an interest in our environment encourages children to seek out more information about environmental factors and to learn about how to protect our one and only home.

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                                  Teachers’ Pet Peeves
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                                  Teachers’ Pet Peeves

                                  Being a teacher ain't easy! Beyond the demand for better working conditions, support and pay, discover what more minor things are also disrupting the happy life of a teacher.

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                                    Should NZ school kids get free lunches?
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                                    Should NZ school kids get free lunches?

                                    Should NZ schools offer a free lunch to all students? Join our discussion.

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                                      A third of kids are regularly absent from school

                                      Wagging, ditching class, skipping school ... whatever the kids these days call it, it's part of a real issue for New Zealand's education system.

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                                        Are overseas school trips out of control?
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                                        Are overseas school trips out of control?

                                        More and more schools are embarking on expensive overseas educational trips but are children of families who are unable to afford these trips missing out?

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                                          Building the parent and teacher relationship
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                                          Building the parent and teacher relationship

                                          Building a successful parent teacher relationship can really benefit your child. How do you communicate with the teachers in your kids' lives?

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                                            10 things teachers wished you knew
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                                            10 things teachers wished you knew

                                            A good parent/teacher relationship is important for making the most of the school year. Here are ten things your child's teacher wished you knew.

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                                              What do you want your children to learn?
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                                              What do you want your children to learn?

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                                                NCEA Maths Level 1 exam heavily criticised as being “impossible”

                                                For the second year in a row, the NCEA Level One maths exam has been criticised by teachers with complaints of questions too difficult for even the most confident students.

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                                                  Fun Maths Games For Kids

                                                  Maths doesn't have to be boring, in fact, maths can be fun for kids. Check out maths games that will improve kids maths skills as they play.

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                                                    Spelling bee words 11-12 years

                                                    Spelling bee words for kids aged 11-12 are a great way to play learning games that improve literacy, reading and spelling skills.

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