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Meet author Diana Harley and her springtime picture books
September 4, 2020
Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Diana Harley as we discuss her three beautiful picture books that are perfect for sharing at springtime, or any time. Here...
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Special Days and Events for Classroom Celebrations — September
August 28, 2020
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...
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It’s readilearn’s fourth birthday
August 21, 2020
On Monday 24 August, readilearn will be four years old, and what an amazing four years it has been — one day, one week, one month, one year at a...
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Combat Boredom with Board Games
August 14, 2020
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...
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Special Days and Events for Classroom Celebrations — August
August 7, 2020
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,...
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Meet Marg Gibbs author of Jasper’s Jumbled Up Words
July 31, 2020
Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to Marg Gibbs, author of Jasper’s Jumbled Up Words as part of a Books on Tour promotion. Jasper’s Jumbled up Words is...
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Educate for peace through teaching friendship skills
July 24, 2020
The UN International Day of Friendship on 30 July promotes friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals in order to inspire peace and build bridges between communities. Education has an...
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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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