One of the perks of being an educator in a country like Australia is having the privilege of learning from the diversity in our classrooms. After all, it is estimated that one in five Australians speak a language other than English at home. Our students have a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and … Read more
Did you know that more than half (51.5%) of Australian residents were born overseas, or have at least one parent who was? Australia is one of the most successful multicultural societies in the world. Harmony Week is a great opportunity to celebrate that, and it is also the perfect time to focus on inclusiveness, belonging, … Read more
In our relationships, there is one fundamental factor that drives motivation: trust. It helps us to take risks and strive for challenging goals, fostering a sense of safety that encourages open communication and collaboration. Author Stephen R. Covey states: “Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people. … Read more
I fondly remember the chaos of my days in Early Childhood, where every day brought a whirlwind of laughter and learning. One of our challenges as educators was gently stopping our younger children from wanting to share food. While it was a wonderful act of kindness, the children didn’t understand allergies and anaphylaxis. Their tiny … Read more
Help your students show their gratitude for their dads this year with our free Father’s Day Activity Sheet for Primary Students.
Initiate critical and innovative thinking in your students with these Earth Day classroom activities! Download our free ‘How to plant a seed’ worksheet here: Let us know what your class thought of the activities in the comments section below!
