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Teaching MUST HAVES
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PICTURE BOOKS
 
CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS
 
CALM CORNER
 
DIGITAL RESOURCES

PICTURE BOOKS

Picture books which children LOVE but also allow for importance ideas to be introduced. 

 
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Children LOVE this story.
Wombat Stew 35th Anniversary Edition by Marcia Vaughan
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Great for Australian classrooms.
Tiny Tradies
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So many provocations that can extend on this book!
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
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Classic childrens book
Possum Magic by Mem Fox And Julie Vivas - Book
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Great for introducing colours and opposites.
Where Is The Green Sheep? by Mem Fox - Book
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Great for introducing culture into the classroom.
Finding Our Heart by Thomas Mayor - Book
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Such a sweet book, with a great message.
The World Needs Who You Were Made To Be by Joanna ...
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Great use of rhyme.
Read Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy
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Children love this - great way to introduce the concept of adjectives.
Heads and Tails: Insects
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Love this story! Opportunities to introduce healthy eating + food.
Charlie and Lola: I Will Not Eat A Tomato
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Opportunities to introduce the concept of sustainability and recycling.
Charlie and Lola: Good Recyclers
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Such a beautiful book, introducing concepts of the importance of sharing and respecting the land. Written by a Boonwurrung Elder.
Sharing by Aunty Fay Muir & Sue Lawson
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Helps children understand the importance of acknowledging Country and the rich cultures of the traditional custodians of the land we live on.
Somebody's Land by Adam Goodes & Ellie Laing
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Great way to introduce sustainability into the learning.
Walk of the Whales by Nick Bland
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Not a book in this collection I don't love! Each book has a lovely message, filled with rhyme, alliteration and more!
The Very Super Collection
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Great for introducing culture into the classroom.
Stay for Dinner
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My students LOVE this series!! There is so much alliteration in the books!
The Very Super Collection
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Tiddler: The Story Telling Fish by Julia Donaldson - Book
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CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS

The MUST HAVES to keep your classroom running smoothly. 

 
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Resuable, great for use in joint construction lessons!
30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10x13, Assorted
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Great when reading big books.
PATIKIL Telescopic Teacher Pointer Stick
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Will leave your classroom smelling AMAZING!
Scentory Room Spray Luscious Petals Air Freshener
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Fun way to practice writing!
[2 Pack] 8.5" LCD Writing Tablet, TIQUS
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My favourite pens for marking, love the bright colours!
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point
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I use this for early finisher tasks, fine motor storage, first then board and storage for students with ASD and so much more!
Photo and Craft Storage Box
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CALM CORNER

Essentials to making a calm corner that fosters the development of emotional regulation

 
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Excellent for self-regulation - my students LOVE using this.
Mindfulness Magic Ball - Breathing Ball for Kids
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Great for classrooms or play rooms. Encourages your child to regulate their emotions.
Calm Corner Poster Bundle
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Great to put in your calm corner. Helps children regulate.
Pop Fidget Toys
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DIGITAL RESOURCES

 
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Informative writing
Informative Writing - Non-Fiction 'All About' Book Editable Template- Australian Curriculum
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This is an ABSOLUTE MUST HAVE!
Try Canva for Education for free
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