Swim a Rainbow with Kim Michelle Toft
Kim Michelle Toft is the author and illustrator of a collection of beautiful environmentally-themed picture books focussing on the conservation of marine environments. I have previously introduced you to Michelle...
nature
readilearn: Observing living things in the local environment – animals
Observing living things in the local environment helps children develop an appreciation for all living things, not just the exotic animals that feature most commonly in picture books and wildlife...
I spy butterflies
Learning about butterflies in the classroom, especially when observations of the life stages with a live learning kit are possible, is almost magic for children. The growth of the caterpillars...
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...
Author Spotlight: Rebecca Johnson
Hi, welcome to the readilearn blog and the first in our Author Spotlight series. Spring is here and summer is on its way in Australia. The excitement of new life...
Welcome to spring!
The first day of September marks the first day of spring in Australia. It is also recognised throughout Australia as Wattle Day. The golden wattle is our national floral...