Foundation
Children’s Picture Books and Activities Aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Foundation Year
This section brings together children’s books, learning activities, and lessons suitable for Foundation year students (age 5), aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Resources span key learning areas including English, Mathematics, Science, Design and Technologies, Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS), and Health and Physical Education.
Whether you’re a teacher planning your week or a parent supporting learning at home, you’ll find age-appropriate content to engage early learners through stories, hands-on exploration, and creative play.
If you’re looking for specific themes or topics across multiple year levels (such as for a split class), we recommend browsing through our Subject section for more targeted results.
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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.
Just Enough!
Written & illustrated by Steven Huynh
Published by Steven De GC
Theme/topic: Basic needs, Health and Physical Education, and Sustainability
Using Stories to Build Empathy and Understanding in Young Learners
Discover how storytelling can foster empathy in education and support emotional growth in young learners. Unlock the power of stories to build understanding and emotional intelligence.
Just Enough, Please!
📔 Just Enough! by Steven Huynh• Children learn that food provided at school is limited.
• Children learn being fair and respectful to others can fill their bucket.
Mindfulness for Young Children through Storytelling
Explore how to teach mindfulness to young children using storytelling and simple activities. A practical guide for Australian teachers aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
6 Tips for Parents to Engage Storybooks in Children’s Learning Journey
Discover effective ways for parents to engage in their child’s primary school learning journey. Explore how storytelling at home can enhance Australian home learning and foster parental involvement.
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.
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.
From Story to Study: an Innovative Learning Experience with Storybooks
Explore creative ways to use a children’s book across subjects, enhancing literacy and building connections between diverse skills in the classroom.
How to Plan an Engaging Lesson Using Storytelling
Unlock the power of storytelling in your lesson plans! Learn how to create engaging, captivating lessons that inspire students and enhance learning, all while aligning with the Australian Curriculum.
How to Effectively Deliver Storytelling to Young Learners in the Classroom Setting
Discover effective storytelling techniques for children that enhance engagement and learning in the classroom.
Why Storytelling is Essential in the Classroom: Key Benefits for Educators
Discover the key benefits of storytelling in Education for 5-7-year-old classrooms. Enhance classroom engagement, boost empathy, and build critical thinking skills.
Our Sharing Rules
📔 Just Enough! by Steven Huynh• Children learn to take turns and share learning materials with friends.
Narrative Structure Just Enough!
📔 Just Enough! by Steven Huynh• Students learn to retell narrative texts in the proper sequence.
Just Enough! – A Thoughtful Moral on Resourcefulness and Responsibility
The picture book empowers children to be mindful about how they use classroom resources and encourages self-reflection.
Southwestern Australian Animals
📔 Just Enough! by Steven Huynh• Children learn to recognise the animal names through letters.
Boost Early Literacy with Dialogic Reading in Australian Classrooms
Enhance early literacy with dialogic reading. Discover how this evidence-based strategy supports the Australian Curriculum and boosts student engagement.
Just Enough! Colouring
📔 Just Enough! by Steven Huynh• Students learn that different materials, such as coloured pencils, crayons and markers, have different purposes.
• Students learn to use different techniques to make their colouring neat and appealing.
