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Understanding Boys is a hub of information curated from around the world to assist parents raise and educate their sons.

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Understanding Boys, a resource for parents of boys. By Brighton Grammar School
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  • How to raise a reader

    Education by Joanne Davies March 11. 2022

    There are a number of simple but effective ways you can help your Prep-Year 2 son at home with his reading and writing.

  • Help your child build maths skills

    Education by Brent Brickhill November 23. 2021

    Support your growing son’s learning by giving him opportunities to talk about and use mathematics.

  • How to help your son with his handwriting

    Education by Kate Casey November 12. 2020

    Parents have experienced the challenge of supervising their boys’ remote learning from home, as well as the triumphs and difficulties that come with it.

  • Is handwriting relevant in today’s digital age?

    Education by Raelene Plozza September 01. 2020

    Now, more than ever, the teaching of handwriting needs to be integrated into the curriculum, as compared to the more scheduled daily writing drills of the past.

  • Music: A Pathway to Success

    Education by Jared Furtado June 21. 2019

    At times communicating with boys can be a challenge, but music is the universal language that everyone understands.

  • Why boys will take more risks in the outdoors than in the classroom

    Education by Andrew Braddy June 18. 2019

    Creating a positive learning environment and building strong connections with boys is paramount in their willingness to take risks – both inside and outside the classroom. Mistakes are just a part of their journey and should be celebrated, regardless of the outcome.

  • Knowing ‘how to learn’

    Education by Dr Ray Swann November 16. 2018

    Today’s children will need more than knowledge to thrive in the workforce.

  • Gonski 2.0 and what it means for boys

    Education by Dr Ray Swann October 12. 2018

    A focus on learning through experience and the opportunity to develop resilience and purpose will help future-proof boys.

  • Make your home learner-friendly

    Education by Raelene Plozza March 14. 2018

    While teachers and boys are focusing on building effective learning dispositions at school, there are many things that families can be doing at home to support their sons to develop these qualities. Being Prepared (Mentally and Physically)  Encourage a regular reading regime  I cannot stress enough the importance of developing a regular reading regime at […]

  • Mindfulness – I’ve heard of that!

    Education by Kay Rogers February 28. 2018

    Children and adolescents who practise mindfulness show academic improvement, and increased kindness and compassion.

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