Founding practice at The Hidden Elm
Specialist tutoring and learning support for children — building confidence, regulation and strong learning habits in a calm, considered space.
Who are we?
A small team that loves helping kids learn.
Thinking Space for Kids was founded by Tamara, an experienced educator with a deep commitment to supporting children who learn differently. Our approach is intentionally different. We create calm, supportive learning spaces where children can slow down, feel successful, and re-engage with learning in a positive way. Sessions are structured and highly responsive, meeting each child at their point of need, wherever that may be.
We focus on building confidence alongside strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, attention, and regulation, so learning feels achievable rather than stressful. Standardised assessments are used to track progress and measure response to intervention over time, ensuring support is effective and continually refined.
Thinking Space for Kids is not about rushing or keeping up. It is about helping children feel capable, understood, and willing to engage, so they leave feeling better than when they arrived and want to come back.
Pricing
Session fees
Individual
$90
Per session
Small group
$55
Per session
Term program
$240
Full term
Our expertise
Areas of expertise at Thinking Space for Kids
At Thinking Space for Kids, our team combines evidence-informed teaching, individualised support and an understanding of how children learn to help each child build skills, confidence and independence.
Individualised Learning Programs
Personalised programs that build on each child's strengths, interests and learning needs.
Evidence-Informed Intervention
Explicit, research-based teaching approaches that target learning gaps and support meaningful progress.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring
Standardised assessments, ongoing monitoring and progress reviews to guide teaching and measure growth.
Literacy and Handwriting
Targeted support for reading, spelling, written expression and handwriting, using evidence-informed approaches.
Written Expression and Assistive Technology
Strategies and technology that reduce barriers to writing, ease working memory demands and help children express their ideas.
Engaging, Interest-Based Learning
Connecting purposeful teaching with each child's interests to support motivation, participation and engagement.
Foundational Skills and Confidence
Building essential skills step by step, strengthening understanding and helping children experience success.
Early Childhood and School Readiness
Supporting early learning, emerging skills and a confident transition to school.
Primary School Learning
Strengthening literacy, numeracy and learning skills throughout the primary years.
Secondary Mathematics
Developing mathematical understanding, addressing gaps and building confidence across the secondary years.
VCE Mathematics and Beyond
Supporting senior mathematics, subject preparation and pathways beyond school.
Our team
Meet the practitioners
Meet Tamara
Registered Teacher | Specialist Tutor | Early Years – Year 8
Tamara is the founder of Thinking Space for Kids, with extensive experience in classroom teaching and tutoring, supported by further studies in psychology. She has a particular interest in understanding how children learn and supporting students who need a different approach to access the curriculum.
A child-centred approach
Tamara believes children should be met where they are, not defined by their year level. She focuses on recognising individual strengths and finding different ways to access learning, so each child can make meaningful progress.
Meet Laura
Registered Primary School Teacher | 21 Years Experience | Mainstream & Specialist Settings
Laura specialises in personalised learning, adapting her teaching to each child's individual needs.
A calm, supportive space
With a focus on building confidence, strengthening foundational skills and making learning enjoyable, every child can thrive in Laura's sessions.
Meet Nikola
Diploma in Education | Early Childhood & Primary School
Nikola works with children in the early years and across primary school.
Building strong foundations
She focuses on the foundational skills, confidence and enjoyment that help children feel successful in their learning.
Meet Michael
Maths Support | Secondary and Beyond
Michael supports students with maths from the secondary years through to VCE and beyond, building the skills and confidence needed for senior maths and the paths that follow.
Our approach
Evidence-based programs we utilise
We draw on a curated selection of proven, evidence-based programs and match the right one to your child. Learning is not one-size-fits-all — it is personal, purposeful, and paced to fit.
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What sessions look like
One-to-one and small-group tutoring tailored to each child. Sessions focus on literacy, numeracy and learning skills, alongside the regulation and confidence that help learning stick.