Looking at Glass for National Science Week 13 – 21 August
The theme for National Science Week, which runs from 13 – 21 August this year, is Glass: more than meets the eye. The theme supports the UN International Year of...
cross-curricular teaching resources
Chocolate Anyone?
Next Thursday 7 July is World Chocolate Day. If you ever needed an excuse to indulge in a little chocolate, this could be it. If you follow the link, you...
Provide a Context and Purpose for Reading with Procedures
This post is a revisit of one of the first posts I published almost six years ago in 2016. Since it was first shared, I have added many more procedures...
Let’s Celebrate Queensland Day 2022
Next Monday 6 June is Queensland Day, and, since I am a Queenslander, I thought I’d share a little about my home state. 12 Facts about Queensland Queensland is in...
Easter lessons and activities for the first 3 years of school
Easter is almost upon us. It has snuck up on me this year and I’m a bit late sharing our Easter resources since most of you will be on holidays...
And so, to begin — another school year
The beginning of a school year is usually filled with anticipation and expectations: new books, new stationery, new friends, new activities, new things to learn. The excitement may be tinged...
Getting Ready for the 2022 School Year
Welcome to the first post for 2022. Although, globally, we are all still confronted with the ‘inconveniences’ caused by the pandemic, I hope you will find much joy and many...
Handouts for Parents to Support Children’s Learning
Here at readilearn we recognise that not all learning takes place in school. We know that learning can occur anywhere at any time and continues throughout life. It can be...
Ready-to-teach Christmas-themed Lessons and Activities for P-2
While Christmas might be still eight weeks away, for some of you, the school year will finish well before that, and I know many are already planning your Christmas and...
Australia Remembers Len Waters Boundless and Born to Fly by Catherine Bauer
Today it is my pleasure to share with you the inspiring story of Kamilaroi man Len Waters Boundless and Born to Fly, the third in the Australia Remembers Series published...
Linking Science and Literacy with Picture Books
Last month, I was invited by the Science Teachers Association of Queensland (STAQ) to present a talk about using picture books in science lessons as part of their Growing Science...
Happy 5th Birthday, readilearn!
Today. Tuesday 24 August 2021, is readilearn’s fifth birthday. Thank you for joining our journey. A birthday gift for you To help us celebrate, we have a readilearn birthday gift...