A celebration of reading and libraries. No Images? Click here Literacy and numeracy skills are at the base of all learningFrom the moment our students begin the process of developing their word and number skills, their world starts to open up, and the possibilities are endless. There are a plethora of literacy and numeracy resources available in Scootle. Try using targeted keywords in your search within the Australian Curriculum to see what you can uncover. The Learning Potential Resources website offers a range of fun and engaging literacy and numeracy activities for parents to support their children in the work they are doing in the classroom. All of the resources are tablet-friendly, free to use, easy to access, and you may recognise many of them from Scootle. They have been designed for parents and families of children in Foundation to Year 6. Time to celebrate readingParents might also be interested to learn that May is National Family Reading Month, which promotes shared reading and role-modelling, both in the classroom and at home. This month we will celebrate Library and Information Week. Starting 21 May, this week recognises the work of libraries in our communities – much of which focuses on building literacy skills and creating readers. SCIS recently spoke to Australian Children’s Laureate Morris Gleitzman about the transformative power of stories for young people, how to ignite their love of reading, and the role libraries play in this area. How can you support literacy initiatives in your school? On 23 May, National Simultaneous Storytime will bring schools across the country together for storytime, reading Hickory Dickory Dash by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood. Join in on the festivities and celebrate the joy of reading together. In the spirit of Library and Information Week, take time to find yourself in a library this May — and share the magic you find with your students. Digital Technologies HubEnhance your literacy and numeracy lessons by integrating digital technologies. The Digital Technologies Hub has plenty of examples, including those below. MathsYears F–2Bee-Bot ruler Years 3–4Rubbish recording and reduction: Part 1 Years 5–6Making maths quizzes 1: Plan and test our programs Years 5–8Creating my own spreadsheet to convert binary to decimal EnglishYears F–2Fairytale fun Years 3–4Create a language-learning program Years 5–6Class blog Years 5–8When I post something online how permanent is it? Student Wellbeing HubIt seems we hear the word ‘literacy’ added to a growing list of terms each year. Whether emotional, digital, visual, financial, physical or any other, what links all of these literacies is the concept of wellbeing. It is easy to see that someone with the knowledge, skills and competencies to operate successfully in specific fields would have well-honed skills of resilience, a sense of self-worth, and high levels of wellbeing. Start early to build the foundations of students’ social and emotional literacy skills. Visit the Student Wellbeing Hub for some great ideas. Early Childhood Resource HubThe April newsletter explores some great resources and ideas about sustainability practices and learning activities in the early years’ setting. A service with ten years’ experience in this area shares their story. We provide tools for auditing your own service, and offer teaching ideas to assist you further. What's new in Scootle?Songmakers: How to rule the music world Broome during the Second World War myfuture | Researching careers: Where to begin?Today's digital and globalised world demands new ways of learning. Nowadays, employers prefer to hire graduates who have the skills to excel in the 21st century. But how can schools prepare students for jobs that do not even exist yet? Where do we begin? Explore myfuture to get some tips on researching for your career. Recently publishedScootle LoungeDigital technologies: It’s all in the planning Destination outdoors: Primary school outdoor learning SCISConnections 105 Evaluation of digital technologies educationYou are invited to participate in research on digital technologies education in Australia. The research focuses on how the Digital Technologies Hub supports educators to implement the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies. AITSL: Leading for impactIf you have short- or long-term aspirations to become a school leader, the Leading for impact: Australian guidelines for school leadership are for you. These fresh new guidelines have been developed by AITSL, for modern teachers in a modern world wanting a practical and inclusive roadmap to leadership in 2018 and beyond. We know that becoming a principal in Australia has historically been a long process, so shake things up with Leading for impact and receive some advice on how to structure your career and start developing your potential now. Upcoming eventsMark these dates in your calendar
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