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...
So you've taken on the role as teacher-mumma for the first time. Your lessons are going great, BUT, your kiddos just can't sit still or seem to be off with the fairies! What is the problem? This issue most likely has nothing to do with your teaching or learning...
So if you have been following our Homeschooling Through COVID-19 blogposts series, you will now have a rough plan in place for how you are going to tackle a homeschooling routine and have some idea of what topic you are going to start immersing your children in first...
Okay, so now that you have a plan in place for your day, I bet you are asking yourself the question, 'What on earth do I need to teach my child?' This virus has certainly forced us all into roles we weren't expecting, as educators to our children, but there are some...
Whether you have withdrawn your children voluntarily or your school has been shutdown due to COVID-19, the reality of homeschooling your own children can be a daunting one. I totally get it! I'm a teacher and it has me a little anxious about how I am going to educate...
Did you know it takes 50 repetitions of a sight word in order to commit it to memory? BUT… through play this number can be reduced dramatically - by more than half! We have been inspired by this concept to bring you a selection of activities that through play, immerse...
So, you've been given the date for your Parent Information Night but what do you do now? What information do you need to share with your parents? What do they want to hear? It can seem a little overwhelming. After putting so much energy into organising your classroom...
Are you ready for a year of packing lunchboxes… every… single… weekday? Did you know that’s equal to about 200 lunchboxes?!! This fact will send many into a spin but packing the lunchbox doesn’t need to be stressful or time consuming. In fact it can actually be an...
Looking for an Australian themed Christmas craft to compliment your end of year activities? Well look no further! This is one of my most favourite Christmas crafts to do each year with my kiddos. Probably about this time of the year we spend a few afternoons a week...
By Melina Dahms (Galarious Goods) I love picture books. I love their weight in my hands, the promise held in a few pages. I love that you have to hold them up to really share them with others, inviting your audience to stop and look. And I love all the ways they can...