This is a thought-provoking and well-written true story about young Hédi, who was separated from her parents and sent to Auschwitz, Poland, with her sister during WWII. Questions I am asked about the Holocaust by Hédi Fried, illus. Laila Ekboir, translator Alice E. Olsson. Scribe Publications, RRP$24.99....
Author Professor Lea Waters runs strength-based workshops for schools, workplaces, and parents around the world. I’ve found that no matter what country, continent, or culture they’re from, two things unite all parents: the desire to help their children flourish and a sense of inadequacy for this...
Lots of great books around for littlies at the moment and these are some that highlight diversity in different ways. Fredrick the Fox by Elissa de Waard, illus by Elise Parker. p/b RRP $16.95 Available online Fredrickthefox.com.au Self-published by the author, this is a delightful book about finding,...
Margaret Kristin Merga gives 10 tips to encourage reading for enjoyment. Reading is a critical skill for school and life beyond it. Young people need strong reading skills to learn and demonstrate their learning. Reading skills are more than just performing well in subjects such as English....
Kylie Ladd wonders why it’s assumed that women do all the caring in society. When my second child, a daughter, was born, I received lots of cards and messages. All proffered congratulations on Cameron’s safe arrival; some jokingly commended us on having managed ‘a pigeon pair’...
After-school snacks are important to fuel imaginative play or prepare kids for sports and homework tasks. In after-school settings, catering can be tricky with increased needs and tastes to cater for. Athol Road Primary School in Springvale, Victoria, is a vibrant and culturally diverse school, representing...
The Kitchen Garden Foundation is mushroom mad this month, with 20 cents from every Coles Mushrooms 500g Pack sold being donated to the Foundation, to a maximum of $100,000. Moreish, healthsome and packed with flavour, mushrooms are making their way centre stage. Whether fresh as a lunch...
Donna Hay's Banana and Coconut Muffin recipe can be frozen and then ready when required for surprise visitors. Perfect for everyone's lunch boxes too! Ingredients 3 cups (780g) roughly mashed banana (about 8 bananas) 11/4 Cups (100g) shredded coconut 1 x quantity base muffin mixture (see...
Clare Wishart is keen for a community comeback. There is something going on at our local park. At the base of the tree in the farthest corner, broken bricks form lines like Hadrian’s Wall. Sticks appear and disappear. Sometimes a red bowl filled with dirt sits...
The FIFA World Cup women's football in Australia & New Zealand presents a great opportunity to encourage girls' participation in sports. Research by Year13 and Visa reveals that girls tend to drop out of sports around the age of 15 due to various factors, including...
