cross-curricular teaching resources

December is packed with excitement for children in Australia. It marks the end of the school year and the beginning of the long summer, often called ‘Christmas’, holidays and, of...

A couple of weeks ago, I announced the publication of a new anthology of Bedtime Ballads and Tall Tales from the Australian Bush, Tell ‘Em They’re Dreaming, in which I...

It’s November already and we’re starting the countdown to the end of the year, but there are many more things to celebrate before we welcome in the new year. The...

Another month down. While I’m not wishing time away (I think most of us would always like more of that), I’m hoping that, as we step into this last quarter...

Whether learning at home or at school, there is a world of minibeasts for children to explore, inside and outdoors. Regardless of our feelings towards certain species, all are important...

September has almost arrived, bringing spring to the Southern Hemisphere. I always enjoy spring when the world seems to brighten, and gardens fill with flowers, insects, birds and other small...

  Note: This article was first written for and published at the Carrot Ranch Literary Community as part of a series supporting parents with children learning at home. The benefits...

It’s August already and we are starting to see a change in the seasons. Here in the Southern Hemisphere we are getting ready for Spring, while in the Northern Hemisphere,...

NAIDOC Week celebrations, which would normally take place in early July, have been postponed until November this year due to Covid-19. However, that is no reason to cancel sharing Indigenous...

As we step into the second half of 2020, I hope you continue to stay well and happy. So many changes occurred during the first half of the year and...

It’s almost June already and the change of season is upon us. I don’t know how you have felt during lockdown, but for me it has felt like time has...

In less than a week, we will be celebrating the 20th National Simulateous Storytime. Are you ready? National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event held in Library and Information Week,...