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Celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime 2024 with a fun Bowerbird craft activity inspired by Aura Parker’s beautifully illustrated book Bowerbird Blues. This hands-on craft is perfect for engaging young learners, fostering creativity, and connecting students to the story in a memorable way. Materials You’ll Need How to Make Your Bowerbird Craft 1. Collect Blue Bower Items […]
Starting the school year on the right note is key to building a positive classroom culture and setting your students up for success. These back-to-school activities are designed to establish classroom expectations, build relationships, and foster a sense of community right from day one. Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned pro, these fun […]
If you’re looking for fun and engaging Bev and Kev classroom activities, you’ve come to the right place! This charming picture book by Katrina Germein and Mandy Foot is perfect for sparking conversations about friendship, differences, and the power of acceptance. Whether you’re celebrating Book Week 2023 or simply adding meaningful texts to your literacy […]
Bring Snap activities into your classroom with Anna Walker’s whimsical book Snap!. This engaging story sparks creativity, literacy, and science learning, helping students explore onomatopoeias, frog life cycles, habitats, comprehension, informative writing, and artistic expression. Why Use Snap! Activities in the Classroom Snap activities help students: These activities provide a multi-disciplinary learning experience, perfect for […]
As the summer season approaches, teachers of lower primary school students have a crucial role to play in teaching 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 […]
Looking for engaging Farmhouse activities for your classroom? Sophie Blackall’s delightful book Farmhouse is perfect for immersing students in exploring farm life, history, past and present comparisons, and creativity. These hands-on activities spark curiosity, build comprehension, and foster artistic expression. Why Use Farmhouse Activities in the Classroom Farmhouse activities help students: These activities turn reading […]
The last weeks of school can be a challenge—energy is high, attention spans are short, and summer is just around the corner. But with the right end-of-year classroom activities, you can keep students engaged, motivated, and smiling until the very last day. Here are 8 fun and meaningful activities to help you finish the school […]
Kindergarten sentence writing is one of the most important parts of early literacy. When children learn to write sentences with proper punctuation, capitalization, spacing, and sight words, they develop the foundation for strong reading and writing skills in later years. As a kindergarten teacher, I set high expectations from the very beginning of the school […]
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is a highlight of the school year, promoting literacy and storytelling across Australia. For NSS 2023, the featured book is The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie. This uplifting story follows a determined sloth who enters a race against faster animals—teaching children about perseverance, grit, and the joy of […]
Spring is the perfect time to introduce exciting and educational writing activities into your classroom. These spring writing activities for the classroom will inspire creativity while helping your students develop essential writing skills. 1. How to Plant a Seed – A Fun Spring Writing Activity Spring and gardening go hand in hand. Teach your students […]
