Book Week 21-27 August 2021

Sarah-Boyd Clarke - ME librarian

29th July 2021

Welcome to Book Week 2021 where old and new worlds collide and the books on the notables list of CBCA (The Children's Book Council of Australia) are as delightful as they are varied in their themes and messages.

As we all cope as best we can with the most recent lockdown I have been making my way through the new Book Week books that normally the children would be reading and reviewing in class. With the

Home learning - the novelty of printouts and paper

Andreina Amato

There is nothing quite like it when you watch the joy in a child's eyes when they receive a big pack of fun activities and print outs.

Our indigenous connection: Journey of Service and the Dalaigur Preschool in Kempsey

Kathryn Wyer, Cycle 3

Montessori East’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) states that "we acknowledge that true reconciliation will require building bridges to our larger community." Community and being of service are so important to who we are and what we value at

Getting to know our community

Phil Macken, Cycle 2

Two young reporters review the teacher's favourite local Meidy's Cafe in Bondi. Atticus and Ondine thought long and hard about what to ask chef Larry.

Learning to Talk - Developing language, 0-6 years

Tea Bezos, Under 3

Children have a natural urge and incredible capacity to learn language between the age of birth to six. They can do this effortlessly and tirelessly, ultimately striving to communicate via the spoken word so they can express their needs and i