I was more bothered by the fact that if I said or did the wrong thing regarding these so-called “risky foods” then I would be harassed by those dreaded over-protective “helicopter parents.” I admit this now with a...
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Lessons from Remote Learning
Aaron Johnson is an Assistant Principal and classroom teacher in the beautiful Central Coast region of New South Wales. Aaron shares his open thoughts, encouragement and wisdom about teacher and classroom life,...
Intergenerational Learning
The series explores a social model called intergenerational learning; bringing kindergarten children together with the elderly at an aged care centre. Together these ‘bookend’ generations play games, compete in sports...
An Easy Snack for Teachers
This recipe, Banana Oatmeal Cookies from Dannie, has all the healthy goodies included with a dash of naughty (choc chips) Below is the recipe for this yummy breakfast, mid-morning or late afternoon snack: RECIPE...
Youth Climate Strike and Activism in Schools
Sixteen-year-old Swedish student Greta Thunberg’s incendiary speech at the UN places children at the centre of protests. As educators, we must be concerned that protests and activism adversely impact children;...
Screen Time for Kids
An Australian 2017 Child Health Poll identifies one-third of pre-schoolers and two-thirds of primary school children own their own tablet or smartphone. Based on Australian National Physical Activity and Sedentary...
Who Knew UNO Could Be So Much Fun!
Ideas for different ways to use UNO CARDS in and outside of the classroom. Not only did I find so many ways that people love to incorporate UNO in some way into their lives, I enjoyed discovering that different...
Book List for Ten Year Olds
Teachers around the globe are going to love this reading list for 10-year-olds that we found on Instagram at @happily.ever.elephants. Lauren has picked a fabulous collection from contemporary fiction to fantasy stories...
Nature Confetti
By 2034 this 320 million ton figure is set to double. Hopefully, with growing awareness and "Don't Forget Your Bag" campaigns across grocery stores both large and small, this number may be significantly reduced. The...
Mum’s the Word
I know in my family her aunties, friends and our neighbour adore Ava just as much as her 'mother' does. When she visits these beautiful women, Ava receives all the touches of a 'mother' with hugs and kisses, laughs,...