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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 […]
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 […]
As a teacher, I am always on the lookout for captivating books that not only engage my students but also provide valuable learning opportunities. Sophie Blackall’s delightful book, ‘Farmhouse,’ is the perfect choice to immerse my young learners in exploring past and present, history, and creativity. In this blog post, I’ll share our adventures and […]
As the school year wraps up, we know how important it is to keep those little ones engaged and excited until the very end. It can be a challenge, but with some super fun and energizing activities, we can make sure the classroom stays buzzing with joy and laughter. So, let’s dive into some awesome […]
National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event that promotes literacy and storytelling across Australia. Each year, a new children’s book is chosen to be read aloud in classrooms and libraries across the country. For National Simultaneous Storytime 2023, the book “The Speedy Sloth” by Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie has been selected. This delightful story […]
