Literacy
The Dragon’s Gift, by Elise Orme
The Short Story Competition run as part of our Arts Learning Festival showcased the creative talents of Victorian students. We’ve asked winners to record their stories. Elise Orme, from Camberwell Girls' Grammar School, was winner of the years 3-4 category.
How to raise a reader
Megan Daley's new book Raising Readers is a go-to resource for parents and educators wanting to instill a joy of reading in children. She talks with Shane Green.
The Caterpillars and the Bush, by Emily Lam
The Short Story Competition run as part of our Arts Learning Festival showcased the creative talents of Victorian students. We've asked winners to record their stories. Our first is Emily Lam, from Presbyterian Ladies' College, joint winner of the Foundation - Year 2 category.
Best of the Web: Screen Time has Little Impact on Teens, and more
What's the real impact of screen time on teens, teaching kids critical thinking, and anti-bullying programs that harm.
Children’s Books: the Best of 2018
Speech Pathology Australia has announced the winners of its 2018 Children's Book of the Year Awards.
Best of the Web: Getting kids to write, and more
Encouraging our children to write, why the ATAR matters, kids books go political, and our young concerned about mental health.
Winning the reading game
Educator Michael Panckridge started writing sports-themed books to help reluctant young readers, writes Shane Green. That was 40 books ago. Read his story - and his five tips to encourage reading.
9 reasons why boys need to read
The statistics show boys aren't reading enough, but Brighton Grammar School's Paul Stewart isn't giving up. He offers some practical tips to engage boys with books.
Four tips to help children learn to read
How we learn to read involves a combination of strategies, writes Professor Misty Adoniou.