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Take Away Teaching Ideas #14: Monkey Puzzle
Monkey Puzzle By Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler The story revolves around a child-like monkey who has lost his mother in the deep, thick, hot jungle. The monkey is then assisted to find his mother by a butterfly, who tries to think of whereabouts in the jungle...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #13: Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy
Hairy Maclary from Donaldson’s Dairy By Lynley Dodd First published in 1983, this is the first in a series of books about the adventures of a scruffy dog ‘Hairy Maclary’. Rhyming, catchy and comical with brilliant characters and plots. And just so you know a ‘dairy’...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #12: Ten Minutes Tops!
Ten Minutes Tops! By Andrea Hillbrick and Kristin Humphreys One of the many advantages of my profession is the people I meet! Ten Minutes Tops is a collaboration with my dear friend Kristin who lives in Perth. The thinking and planning of this resource began over a...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #11: I See a Kookaburra!
I See a Kookaburra! By Steve Jenkins and Robin Page Learn how these animals and many others grow and thrive in very different environments. A big shout out to my colleagues at Winchelsea Primary School, Victoria. This term we have been collaborating to plan...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #10: The Tiny Star
The Tiny Star By Mem Fox and Freya Blackwood Once upon a time, although this happens all the time, a tiny star fell to earth . . . This touching and timeless story combines, for the first time, the talents of world-renowned author Mem Fox with the heart-warming...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #9: I Wish I Had Duck Feet
I Wish That I Had Duck Feet By Dr Seuss A young boy weighs the pros and cons of possessing various animal appendages--such as a duck's feet, a deer's antlers, a whale's spout, an elephant's trunk, and a long, long tail--only to decide that he's better off just being...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #8: Numerical Street
Numerical Street Book by Antonia Pesenti and Hilary Bell 2015 'Starting with 1, begin in the park: Count up the street and get home before dark.' From the creators of the bestselling Alphabetical Sydney comes a counting book set in a bright and quirky streetscape...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #7: Into The Forest
Into the Forest By Anthony Browne I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Jemima at her school and I am most appreciative of her willingness to share her teaching ideas. Jemima introduced me to this engaging story, another book for my bookshelf. I love Jemima’s...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #6: Pig The Tourist
Pig the Tourist By Aaron Blabey View the book trailer Here Enjoy the read aloud Here This week I had to pleasure to collaborate with the Educators at Yarraville SDS! Thanks to everyone for professionalism and engagement in the Professional Learning sessions. We...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #5: Mix It Up
Mix It Up By Hervé Tullet A BIG shout out to Michael and Sarah Chapple for contributing ideas to this Take Away. I appreciate your generosity! You can view the Mix It Up text here Reading: This story provides the perfect opportunity to read aloud and respond to...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #4: Lest We Forget
Lest We Forget By Kerry Brown A young boy visits his granddad and thinks about the important days in his life: his first day of school, playing soccer with his team, the day his baby sister was born. Yet through the illustrations the reader sees a parallel story of...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #3: Who Sank The Boat
Who Sank the Boat? By Pamela Allen Five animal friends decide to go for a row in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat? A BIG thank you to Joel Brian and Carly White @misswhitesclassroom for contributing ideas to this Take Away! You can view...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #2: My Dad Still Thinks He’s Funny
My Dad STILL thinks he’s funny By Katrina Germein Illustrations by Tom Jellett This series of books are fun to read and make you laugh! Story Box Library features the book – My Dad STILL thinks he’s funny! https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/stories/my-dad-thinks-hes-funny...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #1: Clive Eats Alligators
Clive Eats Alligators By Alison Lester This is a story of seven characters and all the things that make them unique! It is such a thrill to listen to Alison read her book that she wrote 35 years ago! Follow the link and you will find the read aloud here: Reading: This book links strongly […]
Words are Everywhere
I am committed to exploring and creating different teaching strategies to engage the students in my schools to build vivid, vital and valuable vocabularies! I am so fortunate to work alongside teachers across Australia who share this commitment! Some background…...
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