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). […]