I found this book very intriguing. So many ways you can approach this text with a class.
The Kindness Project by Deborah Abela
I couldn’t agree more with Maryam Master – ‘An absolute gem of a book!’ So wonderful to read and you simply fall in love with all of the […]
The Concrete Garden
You know when you open a book by Bob Graham that it will be something wonderful and that is exactly what Concrete Garden is…simply wonderful. It was a […]
Bowerbird Blues
This beautiful book is a great text for thinking about what we value. Thinking Routine: The 4 Ifs As you explore the text and become aware of how […]
That Bird Has Arms!
I am so glad I took the time to open this book, written by Kate and Jol Temple and illustrated by Niharika Hukku and Ronojoy Ghosh. I have […]
Little Horses By Deborah Kelly and Jenni Goodman
Hear from the illustrator Jenni Goodman I have lived all my life in the Hunter Valley, NSW, and it is this stunning book that has opened my eyes […]
Crumbs
Everyone Belongs Visit this website to explore a range of teaching opportunities for Harmony Day….LINK: Primary school (harmony.gov.au) Step Inside This thinking routine from Harvard’s Project Zero centres […]
Deep
A stunning book that spoke to my heart. Vocabulary is such a powerful tool in writing. Use WORD CLOUD in Mentimeter (https://www.mentimeter.com/) to capture student thinking in relation […]
Australia: Country of Colour
I have written about the Colour Symbol Image (CSI) routine in a previous post (Seal Child). For this text I suggest changing SYMBOL to SOUND When selecting a […]
Seal Child
What a truly beautiful book – from the vocabulary right through to the incredible illustrations. Read it for pleasure with children of any age group or use it […]