Takeaway Teaching Ideas
Check out my Take Away Teaching Ideas and find inspiration and guidance for ideas that you can implement in the primary school classroom straight away. Each edition focuses on a book and contains practical ideas for readers, writers, mathematicians and investigators.
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...
Take Away Teaching ideas #28: Here We Are
Here We Are - Notes for Living on Planet Earth Oliver Jeffers One of my all-time favourite books and authors! View the story In this edition I have explored the book as a mentor text for writers. I have listed the trait, goal with page number and evidence within the...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #27: Back to School Tortoise
Back to School Tortoise Lucy M George Happy New Year Everyone! Every time I share this story the audience LOVES the ending! An awesome book to share on the first day of school with colleagues and students. The story is about a tortoise who is afraid of going back to...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #26: Harry The Dirty Dog
Harry The Dirty Dog By Gene Zion Pictures by Margaret Bloy Graham It’s a family affair! My family are the world to me! They are also a pivotal part of my business. Chelsea and Emma drive the online and design elements of my business. They are both so talented and...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #25: Giraffe Problems
Giraffe Problems By Jory John RECONNECT is a word that I have used a lot this year! By implementing my webinars, I have been able to reconnect and collaborate with so many colleagues. It has been an opportunity to share my current thinking and insights with educators...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #24: Dharma the Llama
Dharma the Llama By Matt Cosgrove A delightful BLAST FROM THE PAST! I feel very honoured to introduce Janette Colbert to you all. Many moons ago, Janette and I worked closely together at Beaconsfield Primary School in Victoria. She continues to be a passionate...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #23: Why I Love Footy
Why I Love Footy By Michael Wagner You can view Michael reading the story at HERE To take advantage of all a book has to offer I implement a Teacher Book Walk! What is a Teacher Book Walk? (TBW) We implement a ‘walk’ through the book together -with a colleague or...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #22: Mallee Sky
Mallee Sky Jodi Toering Do you know I have had the privilege of working alongside an award-winning author? Let me introduce you to Jodi. I am fortunate to have collaborated with Jodi on several projects at Forest St PS – Teaching Writers, Writer’s Notebook, and...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #21: Apes to Zebras
Apes to Zebras By Liz Brownlee, Sue Hardy- Dawson, Roger Stevens Yeah! Another new book on my shelf. Thank you to Kylie Watson for introducing me to this awesome book but also for creating these brilliant teaching ideas. I only added a couple of ideas. I am lucky to...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #20: The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants
The Wonderful Wisdom of Ants By Philip Bunting The people I meet and collaborate with is a major bonus of my work. In this edition I have had the pleasure of collaborating with a friend from WA! We were lucky to meet at AISWA professional learning opportunities in...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #19: The Pear in the Pear Tree
The Pear in the Pear Tree. By Pamela Allen When John and Jane went out walking what did they see? They saw a pear in the pear tree. This humorous rhyming story tells of their attempts to reach the pear. I am sure you will agree with me that Jazz has prepared so many...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #18: The Heart and the Bottle
The Heart and the Bottle By Oliver Jeffers Once there was a girl whose life was filled with all the wonder of the world around her. Then one day something occurred that caused the girl to take her heart and put it in a safe place. However, after that it seemed that...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #17: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! By Mo Willems You can view the story here Jenny Kompa and I share a passion for books! Jenny and I are often chatting about our latest reading lists. I was so excited when Jenny agreed to collaborate and with her...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #16: Counting on Frank
Counting on Frank By Rod Clement I have had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with Bron Chalmers and Gerard Brick for several years now. They are both highly effective Learning Specialists at Forest St PS, with a passion for all things about learning and...
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