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Australia: Country of Colour
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Australia: Country of Colour

Posted on: March 5, 2024March 5, 2024

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 […]

The Curse of the Vampire Robot
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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) […]

Deconstructing Programming with OneNote
Technology

Deconstructing Programming with OneNote

Posted on: March 1, 2015December 29, 2017

Some colleagues find it odd but I am happy to admit I am a fan of programming! It gives me purpose and direction. When I pull together a […]

Sway into Resources
Technology

Sway into Resources

Posted on: January 21, 2015December 29, 2017

As we prepare for the ANZAC Centenary this year, I have been looking at ways to engage my young students (Stage 1) in a discussion on our war history. I have […]

Padlet as an e-portfolio
Technology

Padlet as an e-portfolio

Posted on: October 5, 2014January 8, 2015

With students completing many tasks online it is important to provide a platform for sharing this work. Padlet is a simple, effective and easy to use e-portfolio option. Padlet: […]

Flat Stanley
Technology

Flat Stanley

Posted on: August 7, 2014December 29, 2017

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 […]

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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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