On Wednesday 2 September, children across Australia are invited to move, shake, sing, and share a book reading of Yu sabi densdensbad? (Can you Dance?) in Kriol by Cheryl Lardy and in English by Play School’s Justine Clarke.
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Pat Cronin Foundation educates children on use of violence with set of story books
The legacy of Coward Punch victim Pat is set to help educate young people in feeling empowered to ‘Be Wise’ and never use violence.
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State Library Victoria supports primary schools in need
The State Library Victoria is providing primary schools in need with free transport and access to its dedicated, tailor-made schools’ program, aiming to address Australia’s falling literacy rates by fostering a love of reading from a young age.
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Boosting literacy through pen pal schools program
A new initiative by Australia Post called The Pen Pal Club aims to improve the literacy skills of primary school aged children by encouraging them to experience the joy of exchanging letters with other students across the nation.
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New project examines benefits of reading at school
The impact of dedicated daily reading at school on students’ literacy and motivation is the focus of a new School Based Research Project supported by the Association of Independent Schools NSW (AISNSW).
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Video: Exploring reading difficulties
Speech language pathologist Jenny Peach discusses reading difficulties and how schools can help meet the needs of the students experiencing it.
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