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I am so proud to say that The Book With No Pictures, a #1 New York Times Best Seller, is celebrating its two year anniversary today, with over a million copies in print in 26 languages. If you know a kid who loves to laugh:
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What a Teacher!
This story gave us goosebumps. If you haven't heard of the art teacher who raps her lessons, this is your chance...
Build It and They Will Come
“If you build it, they will come…”
What was once whispered to Kevin Costner’s character while standing in the middle of a cornfield in Iowa was, I hoped, going to also be true as I embarked upon my new adventure as a teacher-librarian three years ago. I had been given the task (honor) of creating a library space that would foster a school-wide love of reading. I had the administrative support and was given a blank slate. It was time to draw up plans and start construction.There's Something About Behaviour
Behaviour is more a product of circumstance than we realise. We have a bias that systematically underestimates the role of circumstance in the behaviour of others. Instead, we are more likely to attribute it to fixed traits. This is known as the fundamental attribution error.
Jamie Oliver About Dyslexia or Learning Difficulties
As the head of a publishing, broadcasting and catering empire worth £150 million, Jamie Oliver hasn’t let his dyslexia hold him back – in fact, the TV chef believes it’s contributed to his success.
Detect a Stroke FAST
National Stroke Week will take place from Monday 4 to Sunday 10 September 2017. Thousands of Stroke Week Activities will take place in communities across the country including information stalls, health checks and fundraising for the Stroke Foundation.
This National Stroke Week, the Stroke Foundation is aiming to ensure every Australian household has someone who knows the signs of stroke and to call 000. Share the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke with your friends, family and colleagues - the life you save could be your own.7 Traps to Avoid with Challenging Behaviour
What do you do for that student that continually chooses to misbehave? We have tried everything but nothing fazes him and it’s sending a message to to the other students in my class that I have a different standard of behavior for him. I feel like I argue and nag all day with him and that isn’t the type of teacher I usually am.
A Great Idea with Far Reaching Benefits
A leading literacy charity will target three-year-olds for the first time to stop them slipping behind before they even start school.
Beanstalk, which has been sending reading volunteers into primary schools for 40 years, will now parachute them into nurseries to catch youngsters before they fall behind.Books that Support Speech and Language Development
Hi! I'm Cecile, a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist from Western Australia. I am passionate about using great picture books in therapy sessions. Find out more about me (and see a photo of our recently adopted fur baby). Feel free to send me a message - I'd love to know about your favourite picture books!
A New Facility Focuses on Finding Solutions for Ageing Populations
A new facility established by Torrens University aims to tackle the key challenges facing an ageing population.
The Torrens University Centre of Positive Ageing and Wellbeing was created to find solutions to problems facing the elderly, including mobility, isolation and loneliness, marriage and changing spousal relationships, workforce participation, crime and the aged, and sexual health.
7 Critical Warning Signs of Speech & Learning Disorders!
Early Intervention and School Readiness
Speech Clarity
Language – understanding and expression
Stuttering
Trouble Reading
Spelling 
Early Intervention and School Readiness
Speech Clarity
Language – understanding and expression’ 
Stuttering
Trouble Reading
