Think Play Say

09/08/2026

Why does "c" say two different sounds? 🤔
C tends to say "k" before a, o, u (cook, cat, cup, camera)
C tends to say "s" before e, i, y (city, cent, cinema)
It's a pattern, not a rule — English has plenty of exceptions, so we teach it as "usually" rather than "always." But once it clicks, picking the right sound for "c" at the start of these words stops feeling like guesswork.

06/08/2026

Summarising can look like a small task — a few sentences on a whiteboard — but it's doing a lot of work underneath.
To summarise well, a child has to understand the whole text, work out which parts are essential, and let the rest go without losing the meaning. That's a genuinely complex skill, and it's one we build deliberately, not just something we expect kids to pick up on their own.

04/08/2026

Gorgeous clouds on the drive to Tewantin last week.

Quick note since it's a windscreen photo — this was taken completely hands-free, using a Siri Shortcut that lets you say "take a photo" out loud. No touching the phone. Handy trick if you're ever tempted to grab a shot while driving — don't, use the shortcut instead.

On the actual point of the post: we're now seeing clients on Tuesdays at Nurtured Therapy, 97 Poinciana Ave in Tewantin. Bookings are open online or head to our website. thinkplaysay.com.au

02/08/2026

31/07/2026

A look inside our therapy space setup for a session.

30/07/2026

Maclain has a question- where should the tie go??

24/07/2026

🌻 WE'RE GROWING OUR HIVE! 🐝

Expressions of Interest – Join the team at The Grow Hive Early Childhood Intervention

We are looking for a superstar Early Intervention Practitioner to join our team!

Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?

Do you value relationships, strength-based learning, and neuroaffirming practice?

Are you confident and experienced in supporting with children with developmental delays and disabilities?

We're looking for someone special to join our growing team.

This role could be the perfect fit for:

« Developmental Educators
« Early Childhood Teachers with experience supporting children with disability
« Inclusion Teachers
« Paediatric Allied Health Professionals

This is a part-time or casual position, with flexible hours and beginning with a small case load - with the opportunity to grow as our service continues to expand.

We're looking for someone who:

💚 Loves building genuine relationships with children and their families.
💚 Communicates with warmth, confidence and professionalism.
💚 Is organised, punctual, and proactive.
💚 Enjoys a challenge, thinks creatively, and isn't afraid to think outside the box.
💚 Has a passion for understanding child development and neurodivergence, and is committed to ongoing learning and professional growth.
💚 Has experience supporting children with developmental delays, disabilities and/or complex support needs, and genuinely loves this work.
💚 Can think on their feet, adapt their approach in the moment, and make flexible, responsive decisions while maintaining trust and connection with children—even (especially!) during challenging moments.
💚 Has strong self-regulation skills and experience supporting the regulation of children in a calm, respectful way.
💚 Understands that all behaviour is a form of communication. Sees beyond the behaviour, to the child underneath and approaches challenges with empathy, curiosity and compassion.
💚 Shares our values of helping children to discover their strengths, grow their skills, and to nurture their sense of safety and belonging.
💚 Is able to travel throughout the southern Sunshine Coast, QLD region, with occasional travel around broader Sunshine Coast region if required.

Essential requirements:

✔ Relevant qualification and eligibility for professional registration
✔ Current Blue Card or Blue Card Exemption
✔ Current driver's license
✔ Own Vehicle
✔ Ability to travel across the Sunshine Coast region

What you'll find at The Grow Hive:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• A genuinely supportive team that values collaboration.
• Clinical support and supervision tailored to your level of experience.
• The opportunity to shape your role as our service grows.
• Meaningful work where relationships come first and every child is celebrated for who they are.

If this sounds like somewhere you'd love to work and contribute, we'd love to hear from you!

Send your expression of interest, including a brief introduction and your resume, to [email protected]

23/07/2026

If you have a child 9 years and under this research is really really important. If you can take the 15 minutes to complete their survey it will support some parent voices to be heard

This project will explore how families of young children with disabilities access support services, identify their key priorities, and bring together researchers, families and organisations to improve support systems and develop future research opportunities.

21/07/2026

We are open in Tewantin!!!

Sharing with the AMAZING kelly from Nurtured Therapy

Such a fantastic room to share.

Immediate availability on Tuesdays at Tewantin. Book at thinkplaysay.com.au
Or email us [email protected]