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Spiro by Anna McGregor is one of my absolute favourites from the 2025 CBCA Book Week shortlist—and it’s the perfect book to spark a fun craft activity in your classroom! This beautifully illustrated story follows Spiro, a little spider on a mission to spin the perfect web. As students follow Spiro’s journey of trial and […]
If you’re looking for a sweet, relatable story to explore perseverance, sustainability, and friendship in the early years classroom, The Wobbly Bike by Darren McCallum is a perfect pick. This beautifully illustrated book follows the story of a well-loved but wobbly bike—and the girl who sees its potential. It’s a great springboard for all sorts […]
Kate Simpson’s How to Move a Zoo is a fantastic book to explore history, storytelling, and critical thinking in the classroom. Based on the true story of Jessie the elephant’s 1916 journey through Sydney, this beautifully illustrated book offers opportunities for literacy, geography, and even art. Here are some How to Move a Zoo classroom […]
Looking for a meaningful and creative Mother’s Day gift idea for your class? A Mother’s Day Class Cookbook is the perfect way for students to show their love and appreciation. This easy-to-create project combines writing, creativity, and heartfelt memories — all wrapped up in a keepsake moms will treasure forever. With my Mother’s Day Class […]
Spring Classroom Activities are the perfect way to combine hands-on learning with the excitement of the changing season. By incorporating gardening and cooking projects into your lessons, you can engage students while teaching procedural writing, sequencing, and important science concepts. From growing pizza toppings to making fresh guacamole, these activities will leave students excited to […]
Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to celebrate love, friendship, and community in your classroom. What better way to bring everyone together than by creating a Valentine’s Day Class Cookbook? This project combines literacy, writing, and creativity while fostering a sense of togetherness. In this activity, students will design and write their own recipes—whether it’s […]
National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) is an exciting annual event that brings children together across Australia to enjoy a shared reading experience. This year’s book, The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell, explores themes of kindness, compassion, immigration, and identity through the adventures of a lovable cat. To help your students connect with this […]
When a teacher announces they’re expecting, it’s a wonderful chance for the school community to celebrate. Whether it’s a small classroom gesture or a school-wide gift, there are many ways to show appreciation. Here are five thoughtful ideas to help you celebrate a teacher’s new baby. 1. Organize a Surprise Baby Shower A baby shower […]
Halloween is the perfect time to spark creativity in your students. One of the best ways to do this is through engaging Halloween writing activities. I’ve got a fun idea that combines creativity with writing skills—Haunted House for Sale! A Spooky Halloween Writing Activity: Haunted House for Sale One of my favorite Halloween memories from […]
I have a delightful craft project that will bring the magic of “Paper Flower Girl” by Margaret Lamond to life in your classroom. This easy paper flower craft is perfect for children. It will help them explore the book’s themes of creativity, beauty and transformation and hopeful inspire some wonderful descriptive writing! Materials You’ll Need: […]
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