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If you’re looking for a picture book that sparks curiosity, encourages deep thinking, and gets students asking meaningful questions, Derek by Anne Donaldson and Matt Shanks is a wonderful choice for Book Week 2026. At first glance, Derek seems to have everything he could possibly need. He lives safely in his fishbowl and is cared […]
One of the CBCA Book Week 2026 shortlisted books I’m looking forward to reading with my students is Frogs Are Our Friends. As soon as I saw the title, I knew it would lead to lots of conversations about frogs and their habitats. Young children are naturally curious about animals, and frogs always seem to […]
Book Week 2026 is the perfect time to dive into picture books that spark meaningful conversations in the classroom. One topic that often comes up in primary classrooms is the difference between telling and dobbing. It can be tricky for young students to understand when they should seek help from an adult and when they […]
These Easter writing activities are perfect for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students who are learning to write simple sentences. Easter writing activities are a fun way to bring creativity and excitement into your classroom during the spring season. Topics like the Easter Bunny, egg hunts, and chocolate treats capture students’ attention and encourage even reluctant […]
National Simultaneous Storytime 2026 is coming up, and this year’s book — Luna Roo: The Kangaroo Baller — is one of the most exciting, energetic choices yet. This action-packed Australian story is filled with teamwork, nerves, courage and determination, making it perfect for early years and primary classrooms. Because schools across Australia read the book […]
If you’re planning to share the delightful book One Little Dung Beetle with your students during Book Week, why not pair it with a hands-on craft activity? This step-by-step dung beetle craft is a perfect way to engage students with the story, explore the unique features of a dung beetle, and create a colourful classroom […]
The beginning of the school year is one of my favorite times — fresh starts, new students, and endless possibilities. One of my favorite ways to capture this special moment is with a back-to-school time capsule activity. Instead of a traditional All About Me worksheet, this back-to-school time capsule activity helps students reflect on who […]
If you’re looking for engaging and easy-to-use Book Week 2025 activities, We Live in a Bus by Dave Petzold is a fantastic choice. This warm and quirky CBCA Picture Book Shortlist title is bursting with colour and charm—and it’s sure to become a class favourite. The story is full of curious questions that spark discussion: […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Tooth Fairy (And Some Things You Didn’t) by Briony Stewart is one of my favourite books on the CBCA Book Week 2025 shortlist. It’s funny, magical and full of quirky details that had my children giggling—and wondering. In fact, it may have even turned my daughter (a […]
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 […]
