Overview: Feathers is a beautiful picture book written by Phil Cummings and illustrated by Phil Lesnie. The reader follows the flight of a sandpiper as it migrates to […]
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Acknowledgement of Country
Last month I attended the The Cultures of Thinking conference at Bialik College in Melbourne. During one workshop I had the privilege of listening to Naomi Ryan and Janis Kinda […]
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Fact Question Answer
This year I am looking for ways to connect students to learning. Both Mark Treadwell and Rhonda Bondie speak of the importance of children connecting to their learning. […]
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Reimagine the Rubric
Inspired by Rhonda Bondie (All Learner’s Learning Every Day) I have changed how I use rubrics. At a conference earlier this year Rhonda spoke about the importance of […]
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Voices in the Park – What’s your point of view?
I have used this beautiful picture book by Anthony Browne with children from Year 1 to Year 6. It first came to my attention when my son had […]
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Go George Go (or should that be Go Geoff?)
I had been keen to explore Beebots in the classroom but never found the time. Thanks to Geoff McIver my Beebot journey has been kick started. Geoff has […]
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We’re All Australian Now
We’re All Australians Now by Banjo Paterson is available as a picture book, with striking illustrations by Mark Wilson. In 1915, Banjo Paterson wrote an open letter to the […]
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The Paddock and more..
I love visiting the Bookstore at the National Library in Canberra. You always find such interesting titles. Last week I picked up The Paddock by Lilith Norman and Robert […]
Literature
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I’m a Dirty Dinosaur
Sometimes the simple things are often the best. After sharing the Book Week nominated story I’m a Dirty Dinosaur by Janeen Brian and Ann James Kindergarten students drew […]
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The Book Chook
I have been inspired to get myself organised and put my library and literature ideas and resources online for others to ponder over. The source of this inspiration is Susan […]