Archive for June, 2007

Sunny Days

Thursday, June 28th, 2007

Just Wood Toys has been pleased to help the Sunny Days Flood Relief Toy Drive.
Sunny Days are hosting a Family fun day, and toy giveaways for flood affected families of the Hunter and Central Coast.
For more information, see sunnydays.org.au

Maths Blocks Discontinued

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

In keeping with the numeracy topic … unfortunately our popular Maths Blocks are being discontinued.  I have reduced the price of our remaining stock to $25, plus postage.
 

These blocks can be used in similar ways to old fashioned Cuisenaire rods.  These sturdy, weighty blocks give a concrete comparison of size and number, same and different, […]

Let’s Talk About Numeracy

Wednesday, June 27th, 2007

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 […]

Winner of the Subscribers Competition

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

Congratulations to Melanie M of Western Australia who won last month’s subscriber’s competition.  Melanie chose a Little Pink House for her children.  Thanks to everyone who subscribed!