There’s no argument that state testing is a nerve-racking experience for kids. Whether they’re taking the PARCC, STAAR, or Smarter Balanced common-core-aligned test or something else entirely, testing week can bring on a whole lot of anxiety. Sure, by high school, students are more familiar with the strict environment of test conditions, but even so,…
On April 25, as a nation, we commemorate Anzac Day and honour those who had served or are serving our country. In preparation for this meaningful day, we’ve put together a collection of Anzac Day activities and teaching resources for you to use in your lower primary, middle primary or upper primary classroom. In 2018 we will commemorate…
Since 2013 children across Australia have been attending kindergarten for 15 hours each week. For eight years they have been the beneficiaries of a funding partnership between the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments. These children are now teenagers in their first year of secondary school! It’s a partnership that has enabled more children to engage…