Scientists who changed the world: Charles Darwin
Darwin wrote that Life was a struggle. If any particular animal in a species had a useful variation, it was […]
lesson plans
Ten Little Figs by Rhian Williams and Nathaniel Eckstrom
10 little figs are on my tree. I love figs and they’re all for me. Take a leap into this
No! Never! by Libby Hathorn and Lisa Hathorn-Jarman
There was a child, the sweetest ever. Until she learned these words: No! Never! If you’re a parent you would
The Year the Maps changed by Danielle Binks
‘What can I say Winifred? Sometimes maps are used to take power away from people, along with their language. And
Willy-Willy Wagtail. Tales from the Bush Mob by Helen Milroy
A long time ago, everybody spoke different languages. The birds, the animals, even the wind and the earth, they all
HumanKind: Honesty by Zanni Louise and illustrated by Missy Turner.
A little bit of good in a big world…. HumanKind: Honesty is one book that is part of a series
King Leonard’s Teddy by Phone Swan
They had a lot of fun fixing things, or finding new uses for them. What a perfect book for the
Writing about myths
In Year 3 this term I am embarking on teaching students about myths from different cultures and times. This week
Gifted: Writing in Year One
As a teacher of gifted students in a pullout group setting that focuses in literacy I am always trying out
For the wild – links to great books and actions.
Without oceans in pristine condition, life as we know it will not be one any more… A recent mapping exercise
Introducing Global Guardian Project Junior: Exploring the Ocean.
The junior issue of these informative online magazines is here, with a captivating first capsule – Exploring the ocean. What
How to teach your child about fair trade: clothing.
What we buy plays a huge role in so many people’s lives – how much they are paid, health effects