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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Freebie Friday: Anzac Day activities
Friday, 31 March 2017
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
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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
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Preparing for natural disasters
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
The last thing any teacher wants is to have to implement safety procedures due to a natural disaster. But it’s best to
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Civics and citizenship ideas and activities
Friday, 24 February 2017
Are you interested in helping your students become active and enthusiastic citizens in their school and home life? This
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Celebrating World Thinking Day
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Since its inception over 90 years ago, 22 February has evolved into a day when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the w
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Trial our NAPLAN-style workbooks!
Friday, 17 February 2017
NAPLAN testing seems to be a source of dread for both teachers and students. But there are ways to make preparation eas
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It's all about the context!
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
A recently-read article contains the following quote: ‘Without a strong background in basic skills like decoding and vo
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Exciting aids to develop English skills
Thursday, 09 February 2017
How excited are the students in your class when you tell them you are going to read them a story? Quietness reigns and
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Social media in the classroom
Monday, 06 February 2017
Social media isn’t just about posting a photo of your delicious meal or a blurry photo of a great night out with your