NAIDOC Week 2018 - Because of her, we can
Friday, 08 June 2018
NAIDOC Week runs 8–15 July every year. Even though all Australian schools will be on winter holidays, it doesn't mean t
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Eat your veggies!
Friday, 08 June 2018
A question we hear all too often is, 'How can we get children to eat more vegetables?' Eat Your Vegetables Day is on 17
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Do we still need to teach writing?
Tuesday, 05 June 2018
There are many people, educators and otherwise, who suspect that the onset of the current technological age is the begi
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FIFA World Cup!
Friday, 01 June 2018
Get ready for soccer fever! With the FIFA World Cup starting on 14 June, it's the perfect opportunity to pick a clear w
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Brain breaks for NAPLAN
Tuesday, 01 May 2018
We are firmly back in the clutches of Term 2, meaning NAPLAN is just around the corner. How can we, as teachers, help o
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Bitmoji in the classroom
Friday, 20 April 2018
In an increasingly technological world, there are easy ways to incorporate technology into your teaching. One of our fa
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Anzac Day classroom bunting
Thursday, 19 April 2018
It is hard to believe that Term 2 is upon us (spare a thought for our Queensland and Victoria teachers, who are already
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Earth Day 2018: End Plastic Pollution
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Earth Day is an annual event dedicated to promoting strategies for environmental protection and restoring the planet's
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The teacher's guide to relaxation: Tips for a fun, enjoyable and stress-free break
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
That's a wrap! With Term 1 all wound up, it's time for us, as teachers, to take a well deserved break and reset for Ter
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Mother's Day STEM activities
Monday, 09 April 2018
Every day we should celebrate and thank our mothers, but in particular on Mother's Day! This year it falls on 13 May, a
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Freebies to celebrate an Australian Easter - Lower primary
Thursday, 22 March 2018
With Easter just a hop, skip and jump away we have compiled our favourite early years activities for you! Simply click
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Books to read about Anzac Day
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
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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Freebie: Posters and blacklines to support teaching of The Games
Thursday, 15 March 2018
On your marks, get set, go! The 2018 Commonwealth Games kick off on the Gold Coast on 4 April. The games are not just a
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Harmony Day: Celebrating cultural diversity
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Harmony Day is held every year on 21 March and is a respectful celebration of Australia's cultural diversity. The messa
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Commonwealth Games - from the Gold Coast to the classroom
Monday, 12 March 2018
The Gold Coast is the proud host of the 21st Commonwealth Games. The city will celebrate the largest sporting event tha
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World Maths Day 2018
Wednesday, 07 March 2018
World Maths Day is an online international mathematics competition held on 7 March 2018. 'The competition measures sp
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Behaviour management strategies
Monday, 26 February 2018
The beginning of the year is a time for establishing classroom rules, routines and expectations. However, throughout th
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World Thinking Day 2018
Wednesday, 21 February 2018
It’s that time of year again when girls in the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts movement put on their thinking caps and fo
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National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions
Monday, 19 February 2018
'A learning progression can be described as a common pathway of conceptual development or a sequence for learning or