The Idea Hive
This series is a dedicated space where teachers can gather inspiration for lessons across various subjects, including maths, science, and more, all through the power of storytelling and children’s books.
This section will offer:
📖 Book-based lesson ideas – Using picture books and stories to introduce key concepts in different subjects.
🎭 Interactive activities – Engaging ways to bring learning to life through drama, hands-on projects, and discussions.
📝 Cross-curricular connections – Helping teachers integrate literacy/literature with other learning areas.
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3 Fun Early Years Science Activities about Australian Habitats & Animal Needs
Discover fun Australian habitats and animal needs activities for early years classrooms. Engage kids with hands-on learning and practical science ideas!
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Delightful Books and Activities for Children: Building Counting Skills Through Storytelling
Explore charming picture books and playful activities that teach early math concepts like counting and number sense. Perfect for engaging young learners through storytelling and hands-on exploration.
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Captivating Books and Activities for Children: Cultivating Empathy and Inclusion
Discover engaging children’s books and imaginative activities designed to foster empathy, inclusion, and communication skills through storytelling. Perfect for inspiring young minds.
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Engaging Science Activities for Kids: Exploring the World Around Them
Looking for engaging science activities for young children? This collection offers resources for exploring the human body, animal habitats, and the amazing lives of plants.
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Science Comes Alive! How Stories Help Young Learners Explore Weather
Explore three captivating children’s books with hands-on activities that introduce young learners to the wonders of weather and its impact on the world around them. These beautifully illustrated stories bring rainy days, clouds, and seasonal changes to life.
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Teaching Emotions in Foundation Class with Engaging Books & Activities
Help foundation class teachers teach emotions effectively with three engaging books and activities. Perfect for Health & PE lessons!
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Fun Activities to Teach Shapes for Foundation Year
Discover engaging activities to teach shapes to Foundation Year students using storytelling with books like Shapes with Little Fish, Shapes at the Party and Shapes of Australia. Combine fun and learning seamlessly!
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Teaching Maths Through Storytelling: Practical Activities with Books
Engage kids with maths through storytelling! Discover children’s books and hands-on activities to teach measurement, counting, and problem-solving in fun, interactive ways aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
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Books and Activities for Celebrating Aussie Christmas
Celebrate Australian national holidays with creative storytelling activities! Discover engaging ideas to spark imagination, honour traditions, and create meaningful family memories through festive and educational fun.
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Fun and Educational Spring Activities for Australian Classrooms
Discover hands-on spring activities for Australian classrooms that promote early learning through engaging outdoor experiences for young students.
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How to Foster Emotional Intelligence in Young Learners Through Storytelling
Discover how storytelling can foster emotional intelligence in young learners through social-emotional learning (SEL) activities. Boost empathy and self-awareness in early childhood education.