Heather Aird, a teacher in Ireland, has created some great ‘quick guides’ for Microsoft programs. The examples below highlight the simple and succinct format she uses. Primary grades […]
Geography / Literature / Stage 1 / Stage 2 / With this book we can..
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Food!
Without fail…when we start to chat with our children about food their eyes light up. An increase in cooking shows on television has seen an increase in the […]
Technology
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Grandma’s Treasured Shoes
I have been using this text with Year 6 to explore refugees. Coral Vass’ use of shoes to bring students to an understanding of the challenges faced by […]
Geography / Literature / Stage 3 / Thinking / With this book we can..
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Stickboy
This is a simply stunning book to ponder. There are so many great activities you could do in the classroom with this text…but should you? Listen to Kerry […]
Library / Literature / With this book we can..
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The Grown-Up’s Guide to Picture Books
‘This stunning book guides readers through storytelling structures, offering classroom activities and encouraging a lifelong love of picture books. An empowering must-own for authors and illustrators, educators and […]
Technology
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Action Tank
This book will hook you…as well as the kids. A great graphic novel by Mike Barry. You won’t stop at Book 1 so make sure you buy all […]
Literature / Technology / With this book we can..
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Be You
Be You by Peter H. Reynolds is a beautiful text that encourages children (and adults) to celebrate their individuality and encourages them to stay true to themselves. Listen […]
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Mantle Conference 2025
Kerry Gittins and I had a wonderful day at the 2025 Mantle Conference in Newcastle. Enjoy the love of literature we captured via our podcast… A Chat with […]
Early Stage 1 / Literature / Science / Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Stage 3
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Literature and STEM
The Design Process Picture books offer a great starting point for STEM thinking. Read The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires and compare the plot to the design […]
Early Stage 1 / Literature / Maths / Stage 1 / Stage 2 / Stage 3
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Literature and Maths
Literature is at the heart of all English programs, but it has a place in Mathematics too. Listen to myself and Kerry chat about the use of picture […]