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Developing ethical thinking, empathy and emotional intelligence with Ginnie and Pinney
July 17, 2020
Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Penny Harris who is launching the first two titles in the Ginnie and Pinney Learn and Grow series of books and...
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Meet retired teacher Pete Springer author of They Call Me Mom
July 10, 2020
Today it is my great pleasure to introduce you to Pete Springer. Pete was a classroom teacher for over thirty years. When he retired, he decided to share his experiences...
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Resources for teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
July 3, 2020
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...
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Special Days and Events for Classroom Celebrations — July
June 26, 2020
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...
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How to encourage young scientists — insights by Jane Goodall
June 12, 2020
In this post, I am sharing a video by Jane Goodall Sowing the Seeds of Hope. In a previous post, I shared some insights by the ACT Scientist of the...
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Celebrating Queensland Day — 6 June
June 5, 2020
Queensland is my home state and, since we celebrate Queensland Day on 6 June, I thought I’d share a little about my state and its special day. On 6 June...
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Special Days and Events for Classroom Celebrations — June
May 29, 2020
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...
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Developing understanding of number with three new resources
May 15, 2020
An understanding of number is crucial to navigating our complex world. It is something we use everyday whether we are aware of it or not. From things as seemingly simple...
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Let’s meet Lola and Grandpa in an interview with author Ashling Kwok
May 8, 2020
Today, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Ashling Kwok, author of the delightful new picture book Grandpa and Lola, illustrated by Yvonne Low. This interview with Ashling is...
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Using readilearn teaching resources to support young children’s learning at home
May 1, 2020
readilearn teaching resources are primarily designed for use with children in their first three years of school whether that be in a traditional (or alternative) classroom situation or a homeschool...
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Special Days and Events for Classroom Celebrations — May
April 24, 2020
May is almost upon us so I’ve put together a list of days and events that you may like to celebrate whether you are teaching in the classroom, online or...
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Ideas for learning at home when you can’t go out
April 17, 2020
Not all learning happens in school. It has always been that way. While teachers are responsible for children’s learning of curricula, and held responsible for more than they really should...
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