Since Father’s Day is rapidly approaching, I thought it would be apt to have a lighthearted look at the origin of this day.  If you want to add some witty repartee to your Father’s Day conversations, you’ll be set up with all the facts.
Father’s Day can be heaps of fun for young children … last […]

Literacy is amazing!  Don’t ignore this just because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it.
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  Once again Lucy Vanheck, the C&K early childhood consultant for Rockhampton (to find out all about C&K, visit www.candk.asn.au)  has contributed another interesting article for us — this month, some useful advice to parents about the development of Literacy.  This year has been a fascinating journey!  Our daughter, Victoria is now 6 years old, […]

Once again Lucy Vanheck, the C&K early childhood consultant for Rockhampton (To find all about C&K, check out www.candk.asn.au) has contributed another interesting article for us — this month, some useful advice to parents about the development of Numeracy.
Numeracy has become a hot topic around our house lately, as we tentatively introduce the concept […]

It is with great pleasure that I introduce Lucy Vanheck, the C&K early childhood consultant for the Rockhampton region.  Lucy’s articles will feature in the next few issues of Wood Words.  This month, please enjoy her article about Play.  In June and July, Lucy will discuss  topics on everyone’s lips at the moment— numeracy and […]