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Take Away Teaching Ideas #43: One Little Duck
One Little Duck By: Katrina Germein and Danny Snell Published: 2023 Publisher: Harper Collins Children's Books A fun twist on the song 'Five Little Ducks', this delightful story from the award-winning duo Katrina Germein and Danny Snell is destined to become a new...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #42: Iceberg
Iceberg By: Claire Saxby and Jess Racklyett Published: 2021 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Follow the iceberg in the spring as it watches penguins trek across the ice to their winter homes and senses krill stirring underneath the ice. With summer comes more life: the...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #41: Democracy by Philip Bunting
Democracy! By: Philip Bunting Published: 2023Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Democracy! is full of fascinating and engaging information about democracy and provides young readers with easily digestible information about the importance of their voice. It...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #40: The Gargoyle
The Gargoyle By: Zana Fraillon and Ross Morgan Published: 2023 Publisher: Lothian Children’s Books This is the moving and unforgettable story of an old gargoyle, forced off his city rooftop to make way for a new development. The gargoyle is ordered off the train. He...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #39: Australian Backyard Buddies
Australian Backyard Buddies By: Andy Geppert A beautifully illustrated somewhat factual introduction to the hoppy, crawly, wriggly, buzzy, fluttery critters that call your backyard home. I have adored sharing this book with many people 😊 I couldn’t resist sharing it...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #38: Your School is the Best!
Your School is the Best! By: Maggie Hutchins and Felicita Sala Everyone’s favourite cockroach is back, and this time he’s going to school! From show-and-tell arts and crafts, this little stowaway can’t wait to try it all…and maybe become the new teachers’ pet! I had...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #37: Bob the Artist
Bob the Artist By: Marion Den chars Bob the bird is just like all his friends, apart from his skinny legs. When Bob is teased, he decides to try and change himself to fit in. But little does he know where all his efforts will lead him…Engage your readers and build...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #36: Sky Colour
Sky Colour By: Peter H Reynolds Marisol loves to paint. She was excited to help make a mural for the school library. But hold on - how can Marisol make a sky without blue paint? View the trailer of the book:Engage your readers and build their understandings by: Draw...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #35: The Worst Princess
The Worst Princess By: Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie Published: 2012 This rhyming story is a funny twist on the traditional princess tale. Princess Sue is waiting in her tower for her Prince. But when Princess Sue's prince finally does arrive, he's not quite what she had...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #34: Ted
Ted Leila Rudge Published: 2015 You can view a read aloud of Ted on Story box Library Story Box Library | Ted Buy at Booktopia Ted is a smart dog, with his own jumper. But he has lived at the pet store for as long as he can...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #33: The Wild Guide to Starting School
The Wild Guide to Starting School. Laura and Philip Bunting Published: 1st January 2022 Buy the book at BOOKTOPIA Hey, wild thing! Are you about to start school? Then it's time to get set for your wildest adventure yet. Follow this simple guide and you'll learn...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #32: Be You
Be You! Peter H Reynolds You were born to BE so many things. No matter where your journey leads remember to... Be curious... Be adventurous... Be patient... Be brave... And most of all... BE YOU! A joyful celebration of individuality persistence and staying true to...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #31: An Aussie Year
An Aussie Year: Twelve Months in the Life of Australian Kids Tania McCartney and Tina Snerling I had the pleasure of travelling to Dimboola PS and collaborating with many teachers from the district. I was introduced to this amazing book. I loved it straight away – so...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #30: Pig The Pug
Pig the Pug Aaron Blabey Who can resist Pig the Pug and Trevor? Not me! A big shout out to Stacey at Manor Lakes as I recently enjoyed sharing this book with her students. Check out Pig the Pug books on Booktopia Here are twenty ideas to take away! Introduce the book...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #29: Butleigh Farm
BUTLEIGH FARM Written by Di Hickleton Illustrated by Melanie Macilwain View Di’s website – www.butleighfarm.com.au I have had the pleasure of knowing Di for many years! It is so exciting to have Di collect and generate engaging ideas from her beautiful picture story...
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