So your school has probably mentioned that either next year or in the years to come, your school will be transitioning to using the new version of the Australian Curriculum (Version 9.0)! Yey!! Everyone loves rewriting units and lessons plans to meet new curriculum...
How often do you include games in your classroom? Some people may argue that games are a distraction from doing more academic type activities. But games can be highly academic and serve as a vital inclusive activity option that can help all students connect with...
So you might have stumbled across our website when you were doing a quick google search, or you may have been buying our resources for years and have now realised that we sell detailed Australian Curriculum 9.0 aligned Genre Writing units that would save you an...
Scaffolded Literacy. Have you heard this term? We use it a bit here at Ridgy Didge Resources but when we communicate with other members of our Ridgy Didge community about this scaffolded teaching approach to writing we get some blank faces. So we thought we would...
NAIDOC Week is a national celebration in Australia of the achievements and culture of First Nations peoples. NAIDOC Week is usually held in July. It invites everyone to embrace the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples....
Here at Ridgy Didge Resources we are committed to creating unit and lesson plans that are aligned to highly effective teaching pedagogy. Our philosophy of education is centred around our belief in a balanced approach to education. That not one single pedagogical...
We know report card writing can be a bit of a dirty word this time of year... so we wanted to help you manage the enormous task, with a few of our best report card writing tips and tricks to make the process a little smoother for you and your students! 1. Start Early!...
With Easter around the corner you may be inspired to pull out those Easter basket templates and packets of paper grass and get your kiddos crafting! If you are looking for something a little bit different though... and possibly more age-appropriate for your upper...
Teaching children about life cycles is a perfect way to help them understand the world around them and to connect them with nature - as well as obviously fulfilling the Year 2 and Year 4 Australian Curriculum Science content requirements. Children love learning about...
Let's face it, teaching children to read is not easy. Everybody has their opinion on how it should be done. But as teachers we are only a small part of the puzzle in a child's reading journey. Much of the ground-breaking work will be done at home, with their parents...
Picture books are a great way to connect with our students. A relatable character’s experiences can provide reassurance or help voice complex emotions. Events in books can generate excitement for what’s to come or be a tool for reflecting on what’s happened. The start...
Back to school time is almost here! Get ready for the first day of school or your parent/teacher night with these creative {and sometimes yummy} treats for students. Get Ready to Shine! A multi-pack of Glowsticks from Kmart make the perfect little gift for your new...
Teaching all of the HASS content in the Australian curriculum can be overwhelming! Particularly as the grades go up. Add in Civics & Citizenship in Year 3 and then Economics in Year 5 and your head can just be spinning with all the different content your students...
As a requirement of the Australian Curriculum, Year 5 and 6 students need to be taught about the basics of puberty and the changes this phase of life may impose on an individuals life. Puberty, however, can be a sensitive topic for many primary school students....
Children can't wait to start school. Kindergartners and preschoolers often talk passionately about what they are going to learn and do when they get to school. But unfortunately, with a crowded curriculum, these children can quickly lose their love for learning as...