Flis’s Books of Influence
Flis reflects significant children's books that influenced her in her formative years and continue to shape her interactions.
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From the blog: A Learning Community: Devonport Council's Aspirations
Devonport Council sets a bedrock for a learning community through the Devonport Community Live & Learn Strategy. Mayor, Steve Martin, outlines some key initiatives including innovative strategies to establish reading and literacy as a core expectation in the current Devonport Year of Literacy. It is not too late to register for the Building Brighter Stronger Families Conference next Saturday, 11 March.
What’s Going on in Your Mind When You Read a Story?
From the blog: Amanda considers her personal reading strategy of visualisation – to picture and imagine the story's events – and her discovery that this is not a natural occurrence for many students. Read on to discover how visualisation contributes to understanding and engagement with the text and characters?
From the blog: The test of a good prequel
Join Jackie as she shares her thoughts on a new adventure set before the start of Ranger’s Apprentice series. Does The Battle of Hackham Heath add to the overall 'ranger' experience?
From the blog: May Gibbs
This week Johanna takes us on a delightful walk down memory lane beneath the gumtrees and their lively inhabitants.
Digital Multisensory Stories – for want of a better name
This week, Jennie shares a collection of web-published visual stories that she has gathered over the past year – sit back, relax, view, listen and engage - in some multisensory reading.
From the blog: In search of my favourite book
Patsy Jones reflects on a dearth of books in her childhood and tipping points for change with the entrance of the works of Hesba Fay Brinsmead leading to a working life surrounded by books.
From the blog: Seriously good series books
Jessica Marston discusses the joys of holiday reading with her children and some great series that have remained favourites over time.
From the blog: What will you pick?
Maureen takes a great idea, InkyBINGO, and provides inspiration to help you adapt it to your own reading needs.
From the blog: Reading wish list for 2017
Do you have a 2017 reading wish list? Penny is starting hers and already facing dilemmas in making her first choices. So many good books to select from! Do you have a 2017 'must read' to share?