The importance of nature play.
There is a lot of new research coming out on the importance of play and the importance of play outside. As a teacher I have always observed children learning best… Read more The importance of nature play. →
The worm who knew karate! By Jill Lever and Terry Denton
If a worm has no back bone, is it really that tough? We are often told to aspire to be the early bird…what would a worm aspire to be… Read more The worm who knew karate! By Jill Lever and Terry Denton →
10 little rubber ducks by Eric Carle
Hmmmm….so this really isn’t an environmental book when you pick it up but it made me think a lot about products that we use regularly that will take years and… Read more 10 little rubber ducks by Eric Carle →
The River and the Book by Alison Croggan
The River and The Book by Alison Croggan has been endorsed by Amnesty International as a book that brings to light the issue of hugh multinational companies and the destruction… Read more The River and the Book by Alison Croggan →
Platypus by Sue Whiting and Mark Jackson
Platypus, written by Sue Whiting and illustrated by Mark Jackson (Walker Books) was shortlisted for the 2016 CBCA book awards, and once you read this book there are no surprises as… Read more Platypus by Sue Whiting and Mark Jackson →
Colours of Australia by Bronwyn Bancroft.
Bronwyn Bancroft’s poetry brings the vibrant colours to life as we sail through shadows,ferns, clouds and raindrops. Each page brings another part of Australia to life with shades, hues and… Read more Colours of Australia by Bronwyn Bancroft. →
When should we send children to school?
This is a question that I am asked very often! The main people who ask this are parents of children who are born between Jan – June – they are… Read more When should we send children to school? →
Pandamonia by Chris Owen and Chris Nixon
Biodiversity is essential. Feral animals are not – What do you think? Zoo’s are a necessary evil. Discuss. Panda’s and Bamboo – what do we need more of? Create a… Read more Pandamonia by Chris Owen and Chris Nixon →
