Inspired by schools in New Zealand (observed during a study tour in 2013) we introduced an in-school radio station. STNL 2305 broadcasts daily for 15 minutes over recess. […]
Storymaker
Working in groups of 6, students were given a set of 3 Stephen Michael King images. The group was required to agree on a general story line for […]
Trees – Visual Response
This term in Year 4 the students have been thinking about the environment – in particular ‘Trees’. We read A Forest by Marc Martin and built vocabulary banks on […]
The Tea Room
The Tea Room at Singleton Showground (NSW) is a place I visit every year. It is a place I can relax and catch-up with family and friends. A place that […]
Shouting Out About the Environment
Are you looking to bring technology and literature together in the classroom? After listening to Lester and Clyde by James Reece the kindergarten class created a word bank of […]
Flat Stanley
Children love this classic tale by Jeff Brown. I have been sharing this story with Year 2 and linking it to their classwork on transport. After listening to […]
Photoshop
A teacher was looking for an image that students could colour as part of Mary MacKillop Day celebrations (August 8). This image was found in “Saint Mary MacKilliop – Friend of […]
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 […]
Cups Held Out
After sharing the story “Cups Held Out” with a Stage 3 class we discussed the life of a beggar, in particular the hardships and the circumstances that may […]
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 […]