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Spring is the perfect season for hands-on science activities! One of the most engaging STEM projects for young learners is growing magic beanstalks in the classroom. This simple, low-prep activity ties beautifully into the classic fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk, sparking curiosity while teaching lessons about plant growth, responsibility, and imagination. Why Grow Beanstalks […]
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to engage your students with fun, festive, and educational activities. One of my favorite books to read aloud during this season is Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano. This delightful story follows a clever turkey as he dons various disguises to avoid ending up on Farmer Jake’s dinner table. It’s a […]
Starting a new school year can feel overwhelming for young students. Using back-to-school books about emotions is an excellent way to help children understand and express their feelings from day one. These books offer comfort and guidance while making emotional learning engaging and accessible. 1. The Color Monster: Teaching Emotions with Colours The Color Monster […]
As Anzac Day approaches, it’s important to find simple ways to teach young children about this significant day. Picture books provide an excellent opportunity to introduce children to bravery, sacrifice, and remembrance in an engaging and age-appropriate way. In this post, we’ll explore five picture books that help young learners understand Anzac Day, along with […]
One of my absolute favourite picture books to share with my class – especially during the first week of school – is All the Ways to Be Smart by Davina Bell and Allison Colpoys. I keep it right at the front of my back-to-school book stack because it never fails to spark beautiful conversations about […]
If you’re looking for Bear Says Thanks activities to engage your students this Thanksgiving, you’re in the right place! Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman is a perfect read-aloud for teaching gratitude, sharing, and friendship in the classroom. The story follows a lonely bear who decides to throw a feast, and his […]
World Space Week is a United Nations–declared celebration of space held every year from October 4–10. It’s the largest space event in the world and the perfect opportunity for teachers to spark curiosity in students about science, technology, engineering, and space exploration. Using books about space in your classroom can make learning both fun and […]
Anemone is not the Enemy – Shortlisted for the 2021 CBCA Book of The Year: Early Childhood. This quirky and humorous picture book tells the story of a sea anemone who lives alone in a rock pool and desperately wants a friend … The story follows a series of conversations between the anemone and the […]
Looking for creative Sing Me the Summer activities to bring this beautiful story into your classroom? This lyrical picture book by Jane Godwin and Alison Lester is perfect for exploring the seasons, rhyme, and descriptive writing. Below you’ll find lesson ideas, worksheets, and a freebie to help your students connect with the book in fun, […]
The hilarious picture book Not Cute by Philip Bunting was shortlisted for the CBCA 2021 Picture Book of the Year. This witty and thought-provoking story is a perfect addition to your classroom library and will quickly become a student favourite. This funny tale follows an adorable Quokka who desperately wishes to be described as anything […]
