Preparing for Kindergarten Worksheets & Activities for Educators and ParentsTransition to School or Kindergarten Orientation programs are important for preparing kindergarten students for starting school. This blog post outlines a range of free worksheets and a range of other great resources to help support students in a smooth transition to school.Read more →
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School-Transition
Shaping the habits of the futureI write this article at a time when Australia is in the midst of being ravaged by bushfires that are on a completely unprecedented level. It’s been scary, it’s been heartbreaking, and the losses have been huge.Read more →
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Sustainability
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Narrative Writing for Kindergarten and First GradePlanning a writing unit can feel overwhelming, especially for new teachers. Here are tips for creating engaging, effective narrative writing lessons, perfect for Kindergarten and Grade 1/2 students, but adaptable for older kids too!Read more →
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Planning & Programming
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Literacy
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No Hands Up Questioning Techniques for the ClassroomAre you trying to implement ‘no hands up’ in your classroom? As part of our formative assessment focus, my school encourages teachers to embed 'no hands up' into their classroom practice.Read more →
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Formative Assessment
Teaching Practice
Unicorn Classroom Visit with Google 3DThe day a unicorn came to our classroom was a VERY exciting day!Read more →
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Teaching & Writing
Writing
Literacy
Pete Cromer Inspired Art LessonIf you (and your kids) love Pete Cromer as much as I do, then you'll love these Pete Cromer inspired art templates!Read more →
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30 Fun Poetry Games & Activities for the ClassroomTransform your poetry lessons with these fun poetry games for the classroom! They're a fantastic way to invite your students to write their own poems or find their new favourite poems!Read more →
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Reading
Writing
Literacy
Remote Learning Zoom Ideas for KindergartenRemote learning has been such a strange adjustment for teachers. We learnt the complexities of video conferencing. We established digital classrooms, made videos, created new resources, became IT help desks, re-wrote learning programs & spent hours providing individual feedback to all of our kids.Read more →
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Discovery Learning ClassroomThe students love engaging in activities that are based around decodable words and high frequency words with irregular spellings. Repetition is key, in order to build automaticity and fluency when it comes to blending and segmenting words to read and spell.Read more →
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Play-Based Learning
Fine Motor Skills ChecklistUnderstanding fine motor skills and their milestones is essential for teachers and parents, as it highlights why these skills matter and the range of abilities children need to develop. Knowing what to teach and when helps support children's growth in these key areas.Read more →
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Fine Motor
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Area Robots - Area CraftivityThese area robots are a really fun way to consolidate the concept of measuring area in the early years classroom.Read more →
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Math
Measurement Geometry
End of Year Paper Sculpture ReflectionThis is inspired by an idea on Cassie Stephens' Instagram (@cassie\_stephenz).Read more →
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