Why we created School & Life
How did our new School and Life program begin and what was our goal? Find out from Plumtree CEO Sylvana Mahmic.
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Supporting good transitions for your child
Starting preschool or school is an exciting milestone! Here’s some tips for successful transitions during the early childhood and school-age years.
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Keeping connected with Preschool during COVID
Lockdown in NSW is almost over! With the unpredictable developments of the pandemic, some parents of children attending our preschool have preferred to let them stay at home. Although a …
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Why family leadership is important
Some parents of children with a disability or developmental delay may stand back and let service providers do the work. That’s understandable because therapists and other professionals are important—but they …
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A goodbye letter from Nina
Our longstanding and valued team member Nina Kyte, Occupational Therapist and Early Childhood Educator retired from Plumtree after 11.5 years of employment. She will be dearly missed by all Plumtree …
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Supporting children’s language development when going for a walk
Going for a walk outside is a great way to break up the day for children. It helps their cognitive and language development as there is lots to see, do …
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Reading books with AAC learners
Children love reading books. It’s also a great way to develop children’s language skills. What’s more, using an AAC system (Augmentative and Alternative communication) while you read, is a great …
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Handwriting tips for older students
As children grow and their handwriting develops, occupational therapists begin to support these skills differently. Here are some of our top tips: Correcting bad writing habits take lower priority You …
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Using the home environment to enhance online therapy
Using the home environment to enhance online therapy Telehealth, such as online therapy, is the new normal, but did you know it enables new opportunities to support a child’s development? …
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Teaching children how to put shoes on the correct feet
Generally, children will try to put shoes on by themselves around three years old. They may get the sides wrong, but, as parents, give them lots of praise for trying! …
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Handwriting tips to teach children letter sizing
Handwriting develops in stages. One of these milestones is learning how to size letters, which makes words look neater and more readable… but how do we teach it to children? …
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Teaching your child to blow their nose
Winter is here… and that means the sniffles! It’s a good idea to teach children how to blow their nose as a goal before the cold weather arrives. Then they …
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Adapting routines during the COVID-19 pandemic
A routine is an activity done during the day with a set of steps in the same order. Brushing teeth and getting ready for meals or going out are some …
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Supporting home learning for lower-primary-school children during COVID-19 restrictions
Raising children is a huge responsibility and during the COVID 19 restrictions, parents are juggling even more roles. Many are also managing work and additional caring — including helping their …
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