Freebie Friday: Scavenger Hunt Day
Friday, 19 May 2017
Let's go on a scavenger hunt! Okay, maybe not literally, but you can get your students in the treasure-hunting mood wit
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Developing general capabilities through geography
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
As teachers, we dream that one day our students will develop into confident and capable individuals who possess the kno
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Freebie Friday: Limerick competition
Friday, 12 May 2017
Happy Limerick Day, everyone! Who doesn't love a cheeky little limerick to put a smile on your face? We certainly do! B
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Mind movies and comprehension
Tuesday, 09 May 2017
One would assume that children naturally create images in their mind when reading a story, but this is not always the
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Top tips for teaching science
Tuesday, 02 May 2017
Finding it hard to incorporate earth and space sciences in the classroom? Here are some easy tips to get your students
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The importance of stories
Tuesday, 25 April 2017
Oral storytelling is, and has been, a major communication tool across many cultures for centuries. With the introductio
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World Earth Day - Climate change and literacy
Friday, 21 April 2017
It's World Earth Day tomorrow, and to promote enthusiasm and understanding of our environment, our Freebie Friday givea
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Preparing for online NAPLAN
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
Alas, the dreaded NAPLAN is nearly upon us. The new online format will be rolled out to select schools this year and fu
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Teaching science in primary schools
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
'Jack of all trades, master of none.' This term is often applied to most primary school teachers. Teachers have to work
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World Health Day
Friday, 07 April 2017
Grab a piece of fruit, a water bottle and get your body moving—it's World Health Day today! Help your class focus on th
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Celebrate Easter
Tuesday, 04 April 2017
In the northern hemisphere, Easter occurs in spring, a time of new life in the natural world after the hardship of a c
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The spirit of Anzac
Tuesday, 28 March 2017
Anzac Day is such an important date in calendars across the nation. The 25th of April is the commemoration of the many
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Assessing English through poetry
Friday, 24 March 2017
Poetry really is an art form that is underappreciated by students—and has been for decades. Is it because poetry is see
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The power of poetry
Tuesday, 21 March 2017
During a recent discussion with my colleagues, the subject of poetry arose, and the many benefits of its use in educat
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Problem-solving puzzles
Friday, 17 March 2017
Do your students have problems with problem-solving? Fear not! This week's Freebie Friday is three blacklines aimed to
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Problem-solving and NAPLAN
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
With less than two months before the dreaded NAPLAN tests begin for Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students, many parents, teacher
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Maps here and there
Friday, 10 March 2017
In Tuesday's post we talked about all the different mapping skills and how to use fun activities to incorporate them in
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Developing mapping skills
Tuesday, 07 March 2017
From reading maps, to orientating yourself in a city, to understanding the depth and dimensions of objects, not a day g
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Fun weather facts
Friday, 03 March 2017
This past month there has been crazy weather all over Australia! The east coast suffered a heatwave, causing everyone t
