Take Away Teaching Ideas #31: An Aussie Year

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 #29: Butleigh Farm

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

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...
Take Away Teaching Ideas #23: Why I Love Footy

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 #11: I See a Kookaburra!

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...