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...
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Teachers! Save time and money with readilearn K–2 teaching resources
readilearn teaching resources for the first three years of school save teachers time and money with lessons ready to teach. More than just worksheets to keep kids busy, readilearn lessons...
Teaching place value to young children
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...
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 Dimity Powell author of At the End of Holyrood Lane
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...
readilearn: Christmas classroom activities that focus on learning
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...
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: Turtle Island – a game of directions: forwards, backwards, left, right
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...
readilearn: Smiles unite our world
Today is a day to celebrate. It is both World Teachers’ Day and World Smile Day. What a great combination. In addition, these special days also coincide with World Space...
readilearn: freemium lower primary teaching resources with lessons ready to teach
In this post, I explain what readilearn is and how it works. There is more to readilearn than just this blog. In fact, this blog is just one small part...
readilearn: Celebrating reading and writing on International Literacy Day
Tomorrow is International Literacy Day. It has been celebrated on 8 September for over fifty years. The purpose of the day is to remind the international community of the importance...
readilearn: Be prepared – a casual teacher’s motto
It’s not always easy being a casual teacher, taking over another teacher’s class for the day. You might be in a different class at a different school, working with a...