Holiday Workshops

At Northside Tuition, I provide a personalised, planned lesson for each child. As a qualified and registered teacher, I have knowledge of the Australian Curriculum standards and know how to help students access the learning in class using hands-on, engaging methods to boost self-confidence and knowledge.

There are so many educational apps out there and it’s hard to know which ones are best. Northside Tuition has tried and tested the following apps and gives them an A+:

1. Book Creator: easy to use; kids can create their own books or comics using a combination of drawings, photos, writing and inserts. Ages 5+
2. Toontastic: kids can create their own movies on this Google app using the traditional 3 or 5-part story structure; also an option to create a science report. Great graphics. The best part – it’s free. Ages 5+
3. Code Squad: taking on the role of a secret agent in a timed test to beat Dr Odd, kids can test their speed and accuracy in recalling facts using all 4 maths operations. Can be played solo or with up to 4 players. Ages 6+
4. Dexteria: great app for kids needing to develop their fine motor strength and co-ordination, and to practice correct formation of letters and numbers. Ages 4+
5. Inspiration Maps: a mind-mapping tool with templates across a range of subjects; 5 free templates. Ages 8+
6. Jungle Time: a telling time app with great graphics and audio; represents good value for money as it ranges from telling time to the hour right through to solving problems with elapsed time in 24-hour format. Ages 6+
7. Jungle Coins: from the same company that made Jungle Time; kids can compare coins and calculate correct change. Ages 6+
8. Triple Zero Kids’ Challenge: free, interactive app that teaches kids what to do in the event of an emergency at home or in the community. Ages 5+
9. Oz Phonics 1-5: Australian accent; ranges in difficulty from Level 1-5; contains word searches and other hands-on activities to teach kids letter-sound relationships. Ages 5+
10. Gallipoli: The First Day: free, interactive app that teaches kids about the Gallipoli campaign. Ages 11+

Gifted students are often overlooked in busy school settings where priority is given to struggling learners. However, gifted students CAN and DO require support, especially when it comes to supporting their social-emotional needs, due to their intense emotional nature and difficulty relating to same-age peers who aren’t as bright or emotionally sensitive.

At Northside Tuition, a 1-1 weekly extension program is offered, focusing on challenges that cover the key learning areas of English and Maths but also incorporate creativity, philosophical thinking, resilience, out-of-the-box thinking, and reflecting on one’s strengths and lesser strengths as learners.

There is no ‘one-formula fits all’ approach at Northside Tuition, therefore, each student is assessed in a low-pressure, informal way using observations and work samples. In consultation with you and your child, an intervention program is then developed. There are no false promises given or unrealistic timelines provided for progress.

When you arrive, you will be asked to pay for your session via cash or EFTPOS. You will then have the option of staying in the tutoring space to observe your child’s session or you are welcome to leave and come back at the end of the session.

Each session is 1-hour in duration (although this can be negotiated depending on the age and needs of your child). This will usually consist of a 55-minute session with the student, with 5 minutes for a brief overview/consultation with you, the parent, at the conclusion of each session.

While every session is planned in advance, there is always flexibility to work on whatever your child’s needs are on that particular day. So, if your child has a test coming up, or if they have just been taught about a new maths concept at school earlier that day and they are feeling totally confused, the planned session can be put aside for another day.

You and your child are encouraged to ask for what you need at each session and Kylie will adapt to meet your needs. This is the great thing about coming to Northside Tuition, where every 1-1 tutoring session is personalised to meet your child’s needs and delivered by an experienced, qualified teacher who is flexible and used to thinking on her feet!

Contact Kylie for more information at kylie@northsidetuition.com.au