A fun icebreaker activity to use at the beginning of a new school year.This icebreaker activity combines a singing/action song with a ‘get-to-know-you’ discussion.The activity begins with students standing in pairs. They perform actions while s

Song: Groovy Greetings

Aug 9th, 2020 55s

A non-contact greeting song to get your day moving.Have lots of fun saying hello to each other using actions that require no contact. The actions are performed while singing altered words to the tune of ‘Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush’.Try

Bite-Sized Lesson: How to Write a Haiku Poem

May 31st, 2020 2m 45s

Listen as Mr D teaches you how to write a Haiku! Head to www.teachstarter.com to download our awesome Writing a Haiku Poem worksheet!Links to The Australian Curriculum: ACELT1600Discuss the nature and effects of some language devices used to en

Short Story - The Yucky Bug by Julia Cook

May 24th, 2020 5m 32s

The Yucky Bug, by Julia Cook, explores Covid19 through the eyes of a young child. In this short story by renowned American author Julia Cook, we find out all about Covid 19, the yucky bug. We learn how it spreads from one person to the next, wh

Poem - Back to School Today

May 18th, 2020 3m 8s

A poem by Stephanie Mulrooney which explores the feelings students may experience when heading back to school after an extended break.This poem follows the emotional journey of a young child who is returning to school after a prolonged absence.

Cyber Safety - The STOP Strategy

Apr 14th, 2020 2m 58s

Do you spend time learning online using device like a laptop or a tablet? Digital technologies are super cool – they can be a key to unlocking amazing learning opportunities.But there are some very important rules to follow if we want to stay s

Short Story - Time to Stay at Home a While

Apr 7th, 2020 4m 15s

Health and Physical Education - Personal, Social and Community HealthListen to the story of Sam. He's staying home from school to try and keep everyone safe from the germ. It's not just important to stay home, if you can, to keep yourself safe.

Short Story - When the World Caught a Germ

Apr 7th, 2020 3m 41s

Health and Physical Education - Personal, Social and Community HealthListen to the story of Penny, who is still going to school, even when her friends are staying home. For some children, school or kindergarten is the best and safest place for

Guided Meditation for Kids - Body Scan

Mar 26th, 2020 15m 20s

Health and Physical Education - Personal, Social and Community HealthMeditation helps us to calm and focus our minds so that we can be more effective learners.Teacher/Parent Notes:Try to make mindfulness mini-sessions a special time of day. Sc

Guided Meditation for Kids - Breathing Colours

Mar 26th, 2020 9m 5s

Guided Meditation for Kids - Mindful Breathing

Mar 25th, 2020 9m 27s

Health and Physical Education - Personal, Social and Community HealthRelaxation and mindfulness exercises are great for our health, and they help us to prepare to learn. Use this meditation to give yourself a brain break, relax and calm your mi