Visual Literacy Library Session
I now work part-time for a boys catholic school and spend time in both the Early Years (EY) and Middle Years (MY) libraries. I have...
When Stars Are Scattered, Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
If you liked New Kid (by Jerry Craft), then I think you’ll also enjoy When Stars Are Scattered. It’s a possible cure for entitlement. The...
Barefoot Kids, by Scott Pape
Barefoot Kids has sparked some really interesting conversations at our house this week. My kids can earn money in three ways: piano practice, doing my...
Grubbee Baby Gifts and Books
A super talented friend of mine runs her own business, Grubbee, selling hand sewn bed linen and baby-related products, such as bibs and blankets. She...
Tara Treasures and Australiana Books
On what was meant to be a family bush walk through Warrandyte, my family wandered into the Warrandyte Riverside Market where we came across the...
Homeschooling During School Holidays
I think my eldest child was in grade 1 when I first had the thought that perhaps he’d be better off being homeschooled. He was...
Space Lego + Matching Kids Books
There are dozens of Lego sets based on space. There are space shuttles, space stations, lunar stations and more. Then there are all the Star...
Supporting Kids’ Interests with Books
“Young readers … deserve books that illuminate and support their learning. Books should be relevant to their lives” Hartsfield, D. E., & Kimmel, S. C....
More Graphic Novels for Tweens
Graphic novels as a sub-category, are growing enormously in popularity. They are often aimed at tweens (8-12 yr olds) who can read independently and are...
Chess Obsessions + Kids Books
I know Chilli Heeler would have us all wait until kids are older to teach them a game as complicated as chess. But some kids...