Award winning Rainforest Camp – interview with Rebecca Johnson
Just over a year ago, in my very first author interview, when I introduced you to Rebecca Johnson and her award winning Insect Series, I shared the following information about...
teaching resources
Logical thinking and problem solving
The importance of logical thinking and problem solving Logical thinking and problem solving are important skills for children of all ages to develop, including those in early childhood classrooms. We...
Introducing co-authors Brenda Miles and Susan Sweet
This month I have great pleasure in introducing you to two fine authors, Brenda S. Miles and Susan D. Sweet, who co-wrote the wonderful picture book Cinderstella: A Tale of...
Inspiring creativity – celebrating Dot Day
Inspiring creativity – celebrating Dot Day Next Friday 15 September is International Dot Day, a day for celebrating and promoting creativity, courage and collaboration. Celebration of the day was initiated...
The value of parent volunteers in the classroom
I have always welcomed and appreciated parent volunteers in the classroom. The value they add to the classroom program and children’s learning is enormous. I always loved that we could...
Happy first birthday, readilearn!
This week we celebrate readilearn’s first birthday. Last year we launched with just over one hundred online teaching resources to support early childhood teachers in their role. Now there are...
Meet Australian picture book author Aleesah Darlison
Author Aleesah Darlison This month, it is my pleasure to introduce you to award-winning Australian author Aleesah Darlison. Aleesah writes picture books, chapter books and novels. Her much-loved stories promote...
Celebrating Father’s Day
While many around the world celebrated Father’s Day in June, here in Australia Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in September. Since that is now just a few...
Ideas for playtime at school
We generally think of recess as fun time for children. But it is not always so for those who find socialising difficult or for those who have trouble thinking of...
Introducing illustrator Muza Ulasowski
This month I am delighted to introduce you to the very talented illustrator Muza Ulasowski. Although Muza has illustrated many books, I first came across her work in the beautiful...