For those who are recent or new visitors to my blog, here is a little snapshot about who I am and my passions as an educator, leader and mentor.
Head to my ‘About Me‘ page to find out more.
I have curated my journey as a primary teacher, Primary Teacher Librarian, eLearning Leader and Creative Technologies (Digi Tech) teacher.
Looking for my curated resources for Teacher Librarians or Digi Tech teachers?
Check it out here: https://sites.google.com/view/teachingwithtechinprimaryed/home
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I have begun to create a digital interactive resource about each book in each of the categories for teachers and students to learn more.
Click on the image above or on this link to access the digital resource.
It should be completed by the end of the Term 1 school holidays !!
I hope it is useful.
In Australia, many school libraries and public libraries celebrate National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS), an event promoted by the Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA). This annual event is typically observed on the last Wednesday of May. In 2024, NSS is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd at 12pm (new time for 2024). It’s a special occasion where an Australian author and illustrator’s work is selected and promoted, serving as a focal point for the sharing of literature.
This year, the selected text for NSS 2024 is Bowerbird Blues, written and illustrated by Aura Parker. This engaging story provides a wonderful opportunity for Teacher Librarians and Primary Teachers to integrate the book into their teaching and foster connections to its important messages.
I have also created a digital resource for Teacher Librarians and Primary Teachers who are eager to incorporate this delightful book and establish connections to its significant themes. You can access this resource by clicking on the image below or by following THIS LINK.
Announcement: I have some news !!
Thought I would share, as of Term 4, October 2023, I will be taking on the voluntary role of Campaign Coordinator for ‘Students Need School Libraries‘.
This is a cause close to my heart, as a Primary Teacher Librarian, I feel strongly that students should have access to Library professionals and access to quality school libraries and resources to support them in their learning journey.
I look forward to connecting with Library professionals, professional organisations that support and advocate for School Library staff.
Join us
#studentsneedschoollibraries
https://studentsneedschoollibraries.org.au/
National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature (NCACL)
Introducing a new database curated by ‘National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature’ (NCACL) entitled
‘Picture Books for Older Readers’ (PBOR)
This new database launched on 1st July 2023, has an extensive list of picture books suitable for students in upper primary / lower secondary levels.
This extensive database enables teachers and parents, librarians and book sellers to search for picture books related to themes, topics or issues suitable for older students.
The picture books included in this database may contain issues that are complex and require teachers and parents to review the detailed notes accompanying each book prior to use with younger readers.
How can this PBOR database support teachers?
This database enables teachers to search for quality picture books, (including Australian Curriculum topics, themes and key events) to assist with unpacking key content and themes to support their teaching.
The addition of ‘Advanced Filter Options‘ teachers have the option to dive deep into the power of a database (click ‘more’) to locate the key themes of the picture books currently in the database to best match the user requirements.
This power of this database is the extensive research that has gone into locating links such as teacher notes, resources and other learning ideas to support the text and / or theme of the text.
How else can the picture books be viewed?
There are 2 options to view all the current picture books within the database.
One option is via ‘Jackets’ whereby users can view the covers of the different picture books available.
The other is through ‘List’ view which gives users an alphabetised list of the resources at a glance.
Either ‘Jacket’ or ‘List’ view have embedded links to take the user directly to the picture book and accompanied annotations and teaching resources
How can Teacher Librarians use this resource?
Teachers Librarians, this is an outstanding curated resource to promote and share with upper primary / secondary departments as they plan their curriculum units for the term.
Adding this database link to any curated Path Finders or LibGuides will ensure that teachers have immediate access to quality selected picture books for older readers and brilliant resources to support the teaching of specific themes and topics.
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