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If you’re searching for a picture book that will have your students laughing during Book Week 2026, Dear Broccoli by Jo Dabrowski is well worth adding to your classroom library. At first glance, it’s a funny story about a child who refuses to eat broccoli. However, it’s much more than that. Told through a series […]
If you’re looking for a beautiful picture book to share during Book Week 2026, The Frog’s First Song by Jazz Money is one that deserves a place on your classroom bookshelf. This lyrical story celebrates courage, belonging, and the power of finding your voice. Inspired by First Nations Creation stories and Chinese parables, it tells […]
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 looking to bring structure and excitement to your reading groups, literature circles with role cards are a game-changer. By combining the Super Six comprehension strategies with clearly defined student roles, you can transform ordinary reading time into dynamic discussions that boost comprehension, critical thinking, and collaboration. Ready to see it in action? Try […]
If you’re looking for a fun and engaging activity to bring a little winter magic into your classroom, Snowman Soup is the answer! Not only is it an easy (and delicious!) seasonal treat, but it also makes a perfect procedural writing lesson and a sweet classroom gift idea for the end of the year. In […]
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 […]
