The situation surrounding COVID-19/Coronavirus continues to evolve and we’ll continue to ensure that we are doing our utmost to help protect the health and safety of our teachers, presenters and the wider Australian community. We are therefore being proactive and following the recommendations regarding social distancing, isolation and other vital directions from the Australian government,…
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Five Lower-Primary Activities That Set Students Up for Writing Success
‘How can my students possibly use the Seven Steps when they are still learning how to grip a pencil?’ It’s a good question to ask, and luckily, the answer is not hard. Show students how to THINK like authors in ways that are appropriate to their age and stage of literacy development.
Back-to-school tips for teaching writing
The start of the new year is an exciting but stressful time. New classes, new classrooms, endless possibilities and endless to-do lists! With so many things to organise and skills to teach, it’s important to also create space for creativity and enjoyment in the writing classroom. Let’s bring the fun back into writing in 2021!…
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How to turn reluctant writers into passionate storytellers
Let’s start by saying that writing can be hard! Writing an entire piece can be an almighty task. There’s so much thinking involved and students often don’t know where to start. It’s no wonder you have so many reluctant writers. But improving your students’ writing and their confidence can be just as daunting. What does…
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