Special Days and Events for Classroom Celebrations — October
Another month down. While I’m not wishing time away (I think most of us would always like more of that), I’m hoping that, as we step into this last quarter...
early childhood teaching resources
Learning about minibeasts at home or at school
Whether learning at home or at school, there is a world of minibeasts for children to explore, inside and outdoors. Regardless of our feelings towards certain species, all are important...
Learning about living things in lower primary classrooms
Science learning is an important part of one’s education. It incorporates learning in biological, chemical, earth and space, and physical sciences. It is often integrated with learning from other areas...
Special Days and Events for Classroom Celebrations — February
It is during the final weeks of January and the first weeks of February that most teachers and children in the Southern Hemisphere begin their school year. Parents breathe a...
Strategies for parents to support their children’s reading
I was recently approached by some parents who had been informed by teachers that their children were not achieving the expected level in reading for the class and that, although...
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...
Let’s celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
This Sunday 4 August, is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. Celebrated on this date for over thirty years, the day provides a special opportunity for Aboriginal and...
Interview with Anne Donnelly, author-illustrator
With tomorrow 8 June World Oceans Day and World Environment Day just a few days ago on 5 June, there is no better time than now to introduce you to...
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...
What can you do with a puzzle?
What can you do with a puzzle? Puzzles are a fun way to encourage thinking and problem solving as well as mathematical and language skills. The celebration of National Puzzle...
Starting out right – classroom organisation
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...