Alice Faulkner

Alice Faulkner is an Australian trained Early Childhood and Primary School Teacher who has a passion for helping children to grow and develop in the best ways possible; both within the classroom and when they are at home or out and about. She is passionate about education and the importance of advocating for early childhood education for each child and keeps up to date with the best practice for children and the latest research from Australia and other leading countries in this field. With teaching experience in Thailand and across the Middle East; Alice has enjoyed seeing how education fits into different communities and cultures. Alice believes that every child is amazing when given the right support and surroundings. Her key belief is that the most important thing to remember when working with children and their families is to have fun!

How to Choose Books to Help Develop Your Child’s Reading Skills

Before your child can develop good reading skills, they first need to develop good speaking and communication skills. Speaking and conversation come before reading, so speak with your child, about everything and anything. Ensure they have lots of real-world exposure that builds their language knowledge (vocabulary) for example, visit a gallery and talk about the ...

What is STEM and why is it trending right now in education?

If you take a look at any international school, you’ll most likely come across the acronym STEM (or a variant of this). It has become a huge trend in education in the last few years and it’s easy to understand why – once you know what it’s all about. So here is my ‘what is ...

Top 5 Family Games for Quality Family Bonding

When it comes to quality family time, it doesn’t get better than good old-fashioned afternoon family games. A long-loved tradition in my household, playing games with your kids can teach them a number of important lessons. What are the benefits of playing games with my kids? - They can finally put their devices away! - ...

Quick Snacks for Hungry Kids when you’re a Busy Mum

Life is busy, especially when you are a mum. In between all of the daily tasks and jobs that you need to do, you often also get lumped with the ‘mummmm I am hungry’ line. It’s easy to overcome these hungry pleas from your little ones with a little bit of pre-thought and these quick ...

Keep in touch with nature whilst living in the big smoke.

One of my favourite quotes when I think about children is; “As a child, one has that magical capacity to move among the many eras of the earth; to see the land as an animal does; to experience the sky from the perspective of a flower or a bee; to feel the earth quiver and ...

Is “no nappy” Time Really Worth it? Yes!

Letting your bub have time each day without a nappy (diaper) on, is becoming a big trend. However, no nappy time is nothing new; it’s been recommended by Early Childhood Specialists for many years. A lot of people are getting hooked on ‘no nappy’ time because of the elimination communication method – an alternative toilet ...

Having a conversation with your newborn

In the first 5 months of life, your newborn's brain is most active in developing sensory pathways and language. In other words, you don't want to miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. Even though your baby is not yet talking and responding, they are learning how sounds (phonics) work, how language works and how ...

Picking the perfect first books for your baby.

It's an exciting time when you welcome a baby into your family, there are so many decisions to be made and choices to make. I want to help make one area of those decisions easier for you, so you know that you are doing the best for your little one. One of these decisions is what ...

How to get rid of the pacifier without tantrums, disasters and stress

Lots of parents face the dilemma of what to do when it’s time to get rid of the pacifier (dummy, soother or whatever you call it in your house). While some parents are really lucky and have a toddler that stops using their pacifier on their own, many don’t have that luxury and need to ...

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