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We might be ready for the kids to go back to school but getting them back in the zone, and keeping them focused, is another story. Here are four hacks to make learning constant and hopefully not a chore, including a clever little initiative from our friends at ABC Reading Eggs – the multi-award winning online reading program for kids. Check out an exclusive offer from Reading Eggs below!
Consider what surrounds the learning
As teachers and parents know, the environment and tools can be half the battle. Think playful pencil cases, colourful pens and tools.
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Have content at their fingertips
Filling your home (and school) full of books and educational toys to create a fun and immersive learning environment.
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Use games to help!
Full of games, catchy songs and rewards, ABC Reading Eggs is the award-winning program designed to get kids reading in just 30 days! Using self-paced online lessons, interactive phonics games and motivating rewards, the Australian-made program helps children from 2 - 13 build essential skills and while developing a lifelong love of reading.
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Balance work and play
...with toys as a reward afterwards. Why not continue to expand their learning with things they have to solve or create themselves.
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