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Over the coming weeks, we are making improvements to the readilearn site. During the changeover period, until mid-to-late March, we will not be adding new resources to the collection or...

This week, it is my pleasure to introduce you to author Wenda Shurety as she discusses her new picture book Eva’s Imagination. I especially enjoy Wenda’s book for its focus...

Teaching place value is a vital part of mathematics programs in lower primary classrooms. It is essential that children develop a firm understanding of place value right from the start...

In the first week of February, celebrations include World Read Aloud Day, Children’s Mental Health Week and Chinese New Year. Readilearn has lessons ready to assist you with each of...

From my bookshelf — 22 Multicultural picture books In last week’s post, Multicultural Children’s Book Day: Book Review, I suggested that the day “provides us with an opportunity to examine...

The importance of starting out right with classroom organisation Starting the year out right requires preparation and the establishment of classroom organisation routines that will assist the first and subsequent...

This week I am delighted to share an interview with award-winning children’s author Dimity Powell. I previously introduced Dimity to you in her popular guest post Libraries: A wonderous universe...

As Christmas draws near, keeping children focussed on their lessons can be a challenge for teachers. But it’s not impossible. It is not necessary to fill every moment with Christmas...

This week, I have great pleasure in introducing you to Allison Paterson and her beautiful non-fiction picture book Australia Remembers: Anzac Day, Remembrance Day and War Memorials. With the observance...

The ability to give and follow directions according to one’s location is an important skill and one that we frequently use in everyday life. Some of the first directions we...

One of my favourite read-aloud books is The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. The influence of poetry is obvious in this compelling modern fairy tale that begins as it might...

In just a couple of weeks, people in many parts of the world will be celebrating Halloween. Even in Australia, where the festival has only recently begun to take hold,...