What do students do in your classroom when they finish early? Do they read? Play on the iPad? Help other students do their work? Wait for the next set of instructions? How does it feel to be the student waiting - and is there a better way to use student time? Follow the link in the profile to read more
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Learn more about the myths around elections in Australia - and how we can teach elections to our students. Follow the link in the profile to read more!
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Have you explored the Civics and Citizenship area of the HASS Curriculum? Australian government and elections can feel a little overwhelming, but it's such an important area of education - especially exploring the myths around elections. Follow the link in the profile to read more.
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Interference with elections is a real - and concerning - issue. One of the best ways we can prevent it is through education. As Australian teachers, we have a responsibility to teach civics and citizenship as part of the Australian curriculum, and to explore how elections are run. Follow the link in the profile to read more about election myths
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Have you got students exploring Boy Overboard? This book list is perfect for finding related books to bring into the classroom. From novels exploring the stories of other refugees to picture books, this list is a great resource for classroom teachers and teacher librarians. Follow the link in the profile to read now
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Have you introduced other texts to compliment your class novel? Think about books which are around similar topics, books with the same themes or books set in the same part of the world. Look for books by the same author and explore any shared themes or text features. Reading Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman? Follow the link in the profile to find more books
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Wisp by Zana Fraillon is a beautiful picture book and a wonderful reading companion to Boy Overboard by Morris Gleitzman. Combining texts allows our students to see that books are not isolated, that we can compare, contrast and build a greater understanding of the themes and ideas of the books we're studying in the classroom. Follow the link in the profile to read more
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The What Would You Take? Project is done - in many forms - in a wide range of classrooms. But what should you consider when bringing it into your classroom? And how can you extend it? Follow the link in the profile to read more.
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It can be easy to get caught up in the riveting book and forget that our students might have experienced things which make these books difficult for them. Be as aware of their stories as you can. Make space for your students to feel what they are feeling. Give them knowledge of what might be coming if you are able to. Sometimes they'll be able to bring these feelings to the class, sometimes these might be discussions just between you and the student - but let them know that they are in a safe environment.
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When we read books where characters are forced to leave with just a few possessions, we often ask what we would take. But what if we put that focus on other characters? What if we asked what was most important to fictional characters we have come to know? Read about this and more in the What Would You Take Project blog post - follow to link in the profile to find it.
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Have you got students who love The Ruins of Gorlan - the first Ranger's Apprentice book by John Flanagan? Follow the link in the profile to find more great books students might enjoy - as well as teaching resources to accompany The Ruins of Gorlan!
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Sometimes it's useful to put our 'non-fiction glasses' on when we're making recommendations for connected texts. Students who read Ranger's Apprentice might be interested to learn more about archery. Students who read Rowan of Rin may want to learn more about how water sustains communities. Students who read Number the Stars might like to read more about the Second World War. Follow the link in the profile for a non-fiction recommendation for Ranger's Apprentice - plus many more recommendations.
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Have you got students who have enjoyed the Ranger's Apprentice books? Sometimes it's useful to think sideways when helping them to find related books. Think about books which match fantasy and adventure, books which are set in medieval settings, books which involve young people learning new skills - even non fiction books about archery or knights! Read more recommendations by following the link in the profile.
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Read about how students can get involved to make a better world at the Galarious Goods blog. Covering 5 different topics, this blog post gives a range of suggestions for teachers and students to explore and includes links to related teaching resources. Follow the link in the profile to read more.
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Are your students interested in the world around them? Do they want to make a better world? There's so many ways they can do that including making contact with their local representatives and other interested people. Learning how to communicate difficult topics effectively and how to write thoughtful and persuasive letters and emails can be helpful for students looking to make a change in the world - and will improve their writing in other subjects. Follow the link in the profile to read more about getting students involved to make a better world.
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