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Every year during Harmony Week, my school brings together students from different year levels, grouping them into buddy pairs to explore various cultural activities and themes throughout the week. Yet, finding activities that cater to both Kindergarten through to Year 6 students at the same time has always been a challenge… until now! Let me […]
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to teach our young learners about the timeless tradition of expressing affection through the written word. In a world filled with digital communication, there’s something truly special about crafting a heartfelt Valentine’s Day letter with pen and paper. Let’s inspire our young learners to spread love and […]
Greetings, picture book and reading enthusiasts! As National Simultaneous Storytime approaches, we’re so excited to think that children across Australia will be reading Aura Parker‘s stunning book ‘Bowerbird Blues’. What better way to celebrate this literary adventure than with a delightful bowerbird-inspired craft activity? Materials You’ll Need: Instructions: 1. Collect Blue Bower Items: Begin your […]
The sweet aroma of gingerbread is in the air, and we’ve got a batch of delightful activities that will add a sprinkle of magic to your classroom this December! From STEM crafts to writing adventures, these activities are designed to engage your students in the enchanting world of gingerbread this holiday season. Embark on a […]
‘Tis the season for joy, laughter, and the arrival of our mischievous little friends – the classroom elves! As elementary school teachers, we know the excitement that introducing an elf can bring to our classrooms. However, we also understand the struggle of keeping up with new ideas and ensuring the elf stays as engaging as […]
Halloween is just around the corner, and it`s the perfect time to harness the excitement of this spooky season for some engaging procedure writing activities in your first-grade classroom. As we all know, young learners thrive on hands-on experiences, and what better way to channel their enthusiasm than by creating step-by-step guides for some classic […]
As we embark on a new school year, let’s kickstart it with enthusiasm and create a vibrant classroom environment where our students thrive. Let me share my top back-to-school activities that help to establish classroom expectations collaboratively and foster a positive teacher-student relationship. Let’s dive in! Collaborative Expectations Creation: Involve students in creating classroom rules […]
I’m thrilled to share how the awesome book, Bev and Kev by Katrina Germein and Mandy Foot, took our classroom on a wild journey. We took a deep dive into the themes of the story: explored friendship, compared real giraffes to the story’s giraffe ‘Bev’, described characters, sequenced the story, and even learned cool giraffe […]
I’m thrilled to share the journey we’ve embarked on with the book “Snap!” by Anna Walker in our classroom. This whimsical tale has sparked our imaginations, ignited our love for learning, and taken us on a thrilling adventure exploring onomatopoeias, frog life cycles, habitats, informative writing, comprehension, and artistic creations. Join us as we delve […]
As the summer season approaches, teachers of lower primary school students have a crucial role to play in promoting sun safety among their little learners. Just like me, many of you may have grown up with the iconic slogan “Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, and Slide,” which emphasised the importance of protecting ourselves from the sun’s […]
