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My Life as an Alphabet
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My Life as an Alphabet

Posted on: June 5, 2023February 11, 2024

“Introducing Candice Phee: twelve years old, hilariously honest and a little odd. But she has a big heart, the very best of intentions and an unwavering determination to […]

Waiting for the Storks
History / Literature / Stage 3

Waiting for the Storks

Posted on: March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

The title of this book intrigued me and the story captured my heart. So beautifully written! Katrina opens our eyes to the impact war has on all involved […]

Don’t Follow Vee
Literature / Stage 3 / Technology

Don’t Follow Vee

Posted on: March 22, 2023March 22, 2023
The Katha Chest
History / Library / Literature / Stage 1 / Stage 3

The Katha Chest

Posted on: March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

This story encourages us to think about how we keep memories alive and connect with our past. As Asiya explores the quilts in the katha chest she learns […]

The Curse of the Vampire Robot
Library / Stage 3 / Technology / Thinking

The Curse of the Vampire Robot

Posted on: March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

</iframe> As I mention in the podcast, this book did not appeal to me in the beginning. I love books by Graeme Base but this title (and cover) […]

Imagineer
Technology

Imagineer

Posted on: September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

Episode 2…The Imagineer! Such a fabulous book for exploring the value of museums and artefacts as ‘sources of information’. Follow the link below to a story I have […]

Stellarphant
Early Stage 1 / History / Technology

Stellarphant

Posted on: September 18, 2022November 10, 2023

Podcast #1…so excited to share this with you. Just my dear friend Kerry and myself chatting about a book and how you might use it in learning. Not […]

Looking After Country With Fire
Technology

Looking After Country With Fire

Posted on: July 12, 2022March 22, 2023

“Mother Nature has a language. If we listen, and read the signs in the land, we can understand it. For thousands of years, First Nations people have listened and […]

Kakadu Seasons
Geography / Literature / Stage 1 / Technology

Kakadu Seasons

Posted on: October 24, 2021October 24, 2021

As part of the Features of Places Geography Unit (Stage 1 – NSW Syllabus) Year 1 students investigated seasons. Whilst we have 4 seasons of equal length in […]

Busy Beaks
History / Literature / Stage 1

Busy Beaks

Posted on: September 23, 2021September 23, 2021

In class, as part of their History unit, Year 1 students were exploring the concept ‘change and continuity’. To support this learning (in the Library) I decided to […]

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I am the Teacher Librarian at St Therese's Primary School, New Lambton, NSW, Australia and a MIE Fellow. I hope you find my ideas and resources helpful....Lynette Barker

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