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...
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Let’s Get Buzzing for World Bee Day
World Bee Day will be celebrated next week on 20 May. The purpose of World Bee Day is to celebrate these wonderful pollinators upon whom we are so dependent, and...
January — Special Days and Events for Classroom Celebrations
Throughout the year there are many special days and events that are worthy of celebration in the classroom. They may draw attention to issues affecting our world and its inhabitants...
Learning with Halloween fun
Halloween is just around the corner and many of us wonder how we can have fun with a Halloween theme while ensuring learning is not forgotten in repetitious and meaningless...
Introducing climate scientist Dr Sophie Lewis
Last month during Science Week, I had the pleasure of attending an address at the Shine Dome in Canberra given by the winner of the2019 ACT Scientist of the Year...
Why Kindergartners Must Learn Technology
Today I am delighted to introduce you to Jacqui Murray, the Tech Teacher, who is able to answer all your questions about using technology in schools. Jacqui’s blog Ask a...
Announcing: It’s Time for Change
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...
First week of February celebrations
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...
Establishing a writing classroom
Establishing a writing classroom Establishing a writing classroom, one in which children want to write, develop confidence in writing and develop the skills to write with accuracy and clarity, begins...
readilearn: Interview with Allison Paterson about her non-fiction book Australia Remembers – just in time for Remembrance Day
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...
readilearn: Reading the Iron Man to spark imagination, inspire writing and motivate making
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...
readilearn: Introducing Katrin Dreiling illustrator of The World’s Worst Pirate
This week I have enormous pleasure in introducing you to Katrin Dreiling illustrator of The World’s Worst Pirate, written by Michelle Worthington. The World’s Worst Pirate is a captivating book...