ANZAC day classroom ideas
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Australia Remembers by Allison Paterson is a book written for children of all ages. …
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The street beneath my feet by Charlotte Guillain and Yuval Zommer
Have you ever wondered what is underneath the road, path or bush track you are walking on? Have you ever dug down just a little and noticed a change in…
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The worm who knew karate! By Jill Lever and Terry Denton
If a worm has no back bone, is it really that tough? We are often told to aspire to be the early bird…what would a worm aspire to be…
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Colours of Australia by Bronwyn Bancroft.
Bronwyn Bancroft’s poetry brings the vibrant colours to life as we sail through shadows,ferns, clouds and raindrops. Each page brings another part of Australia to life with shades, hues and…
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When should we send children to school?
This is a question that I am asked very often! The main people who ask this are parents of children who are born between Jan – June – they are…
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Crusts by Danny Parker
Wow! This book is so much fun and so creative. Who would have thought a great story of loss, adventure, creativity and hope would all stem from some crusts of…
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The Curious Garden by Peter Brown
One boy’s quest for a greener world, one garden at a time. The Curious Garden by Peter Brown is a book based on fact. The Highline is an abandoned railway line that…
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Mechanica: A beginner’s field Guide by Lance Baldachin.
How would our planet look if insects did not exist? Can butterflies be beautiful and brutal? Are drones a necessary evil? Mechanica: A beginner’s field guide by Lance Baldachin is a…
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A River by Marc Martin
How is a river like our body’s circulatory system? How is the river in this story like an idea? Rivers have opened up the world and closed them off. Discuss. …
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Fuzzy Doodle by Melinda Szymanik
Creativity seems to be a recurring theme at the moment – and I love creativity, it links in so many different topics and encourages thinking in so many different ways.…
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Bogtrotter by Margaret Wild
What is a Bogtrotter you might ask? He is a delightful creature that lives in the bog – a gloomy, marshy, mushy bog! Bogtotter, written by Margaret Wild is a…
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Phasmid: Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect by Rohan Cleave & Coral Tulloch
Phasmid: Saving the Lord Howe Island Stick Insect is not only a remarkable read but it is also an extraordinary tale of survival and the efforts of Australian scientists to…
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