Your two year old has entered an important age where he is learning to control himself, be independent and at the same time master his own body. He may want to start potty training at this stage. Bladder and bowel control will require parents to be persistent with the child. Try to be encouraging and […]
Your child can articulate himself better by saying words more clearly and naming appropriate objects like animals and people. He will demonstrate improved social skills by learning polite words and enjoying jokes. This is by no means an exhaustive overview but just a general idea of what to keep an eye out for. Provide opportunities […]
Starskills provides resources and training for educators of 0-8 year olds. There are many resources that are available so please have a look and get inspired! If you have any questions or queries please don’t hesitate to contact me. Ruthie Starskills is a weekly early learning program you can do with your 18 months […]
Teaching your little one does not have to be kept a mystery! You certainly don’t have to be a teacher you just need passion to want to learn how to teach! Starskills is designed to be simple and to build each week. It has been the best Program to help teach playgroups, Kindy class and […]
Welcome to Starskills Starskills began as an idea over ten years ago in the mind of Perth based Mum and Early Childhood Educator Ruthie Chant. Concerned at what she was seeing in children entering Kindy and Pre-Primary, she found herself thinking “What if I could help children get ready for school by teaching them what […]
Children who are struggling with foundational literacy skills will most often than not need to go right back to the basics of language. “Copy work” is a tested method of helping students to focus on elements of language. Another term used for Copy Work is Transcription. Copy work involves students being presented with portions of […]
There are a number of literacy diagnostic tests that may be of use when you are starting to assess children needing literacy support. South Australian Spelling Test This test will give a spelling age of the children in your class. It is a good idea to administer the test at the beginning, middle and end […]
This Art & Craft activity goes with the Starskills Animal Take Home Program. By the end of the term you will have completed a whole lot of fun and simple Animal Paper Plate Craft activities – including this fun paper plate craft activity! All you need are paper plates, wobbly eyes, brown card & paint (optional). […]
This Art & Craft activity goes with the Starskills Animal Take Home Program. By the end of the term you will have completed a whole lot of fun and simple Animal Paper Plate Craft activities – including this fun paper plate craft activity! All you need are paper plates, wobbly eyes, brown card & paint (optional). […]
This Art & Craft activity goes with the Starskills Animal Take Home Program. By the end of the term you will have completed a whole lot of fun and simple Animal Paper Plate Craft activities – including this fun paper plate craft activity! All you need are paper plates, wobbly eyes, brown card & paint (optional). […]
This Art & Craft activity goes with the Starskills Animal Take Home Program. By the end of the term you will have completed a whole lot of fun and simple Animal Paper Plate Craft activities – including this fun paper plate craft activity! All you need are paper plates, wobbly eyes, brown card & paint (optional). […]
This Art & Craft activity goes with the Starskills Animal Take Home Program. By the end of the term you will have completed a whole lot of fun and simple Animal Paper Plate Craft activities – including this fun paper plate fish craft activity! All you need are paper plates, wobbly eyes, brown card & paint […]
This Art & Craft activity goes with the Starskills Animal Take Home Program. By the end of the term you will have completed a whole lot of fun and simple Animal Paper Plate Craft activities – including this super cute Rooster activity! All you need are paper plates, wobbly eyes, brown card & paint (optional). This […]
This Art & Craft activity goes with the Starskills Animal Take Home Program. By the end of the term you will have completed a whole lot of fun and simple Animal Paper Plate Craft activities – including this fun parrot! All you need are paper plates, wobbly eyes, coloured card & paint (optional). Younger children will […]
This Art & Craft activity goes with the Starskills Animal Take Home Program. By the end of the term you will have completed a whole lot of fun and simple Animal Paper Plate Craft activities – including this super cute monkey face! All you need are paper plates, wobbly eyes, brown card & paint (optional).