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National Simultaneous Storytime 2024 - Bowerbird Blues
As the offical provider of National Simultaneous Storytime resources for the fifth year in a row we are excited to bring you loads of...

Rachel McCann
Apr 1, 20244 min read


Original Stories From Learn From Play
Hey there, it’s Rachel and Paddy from Learn From Play. Have you seen our original picture books and short stories? Read on to find out...

Rachel McCann
Feb 29, 20244 min read


Make Learning Active, Differentiated and Fun in 2024
Welcome to the start of the school year for 2024. We are going to have an amazing year together as I am now teaching just three days per...

Rachel McCann
Feb 1, 20245 min read


12 Days of Movement - Merry Christmas
The following is a gift from us to the hard working teachers who need a fun way to keep their class motivated and having fun during the...

Rachel McCann
Dec 2, 20232 min read


Combining cross-curricular literacy instruction with play-based learning
It is so rewarding to see a child develop language and literacy skills while building friendships with their peers through physical...

Rachel McCann
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Short Audio Stories About Aussie Native Animals Living In The Urban Environment
At Learn From Play, we have commenced a NEW and EXCITING series of 5-minute audio stories called Urban Explorers. These stories, written...

Patrick McCann
Aug 16, 20232 min read


BOOK WEEK 2023
At Learn From Play we have everything you need for Book Week 2023 With just three weeks until Book Week it is the perfect time to start...

Rachel McCann
Aug 1, 20232 min read


Multimodal Literacy - Helping children engage with stories
What is multimodal literacy and why is it so important for children to "engage" with stories? Multimodal literacy refers to the ability...
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Jul 3, 20232 min read


The Power of Representation: Why Children Need Books That Reflect Their Identities
Representation in children’s literature has always mattered, yet it was only this past weekend at the Sydney Writers Festival that I...

Rachel McCann
Jun 1, 20233 min read


Pi Day: Celebrating the mathematical constant π with a piece of pie and a good book.
What is π (pi)? π is the mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. It is an...

Rachel McCann
Mar 1, 20233 min read


National Simultaneous Storytime 2023 - Let's make it memorable
In 2022 more than 2 million people celebrated reading and literacy with National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS). As we prepare for the 2023...

Rachel McCann
Feb 8, 20234 min read


What Qualities to Look For When Finding an Engaging Book for Children
Guest Author - Nancy Faye Anthony What Qualities to Look For When Finding an Engaging Book for Children According to an ACER study from...
Guest Author
Jan 30, 20233 min read


Book Week Activities – Grab Yours Now!
With Book Week just 1 week away we are so pleased to have created resources for more than 50 of this year's shortlisted and notable...

Rachel McCann
Aug 15, 20222 min read


Book Week Costumes – We’ve got you covered!
With just 3 week to Book Week it is time to get your costume ready and we are here to help you! Each year, since 1945, the Children's...

Rachel McCann
Aug 1, 20221 min read


National Simultaneous Storytime 2022
Learn From Play is excited to yet again be the official provider of resources for the Australian Library and Information Association...

Rachel McCann
May 16, 20222 min read


Celebrate vs Commemorate
Have you ever asked your students whether they celebrate or commemorate Australia Day? Australia Day is an official celebration on the...

Rachel McCann
May 2, 20222 min read


Anzac Biscuit
Did you know that using the term “cookie” to describe ANZAC biscuits can lead to a lawsuit from the Federal Department of Veterans...

Rachel McCann
Apr 18, 20222 min read


Easter Hat Parade Activities
As the Easter holidays fast approach so too does the annual chocolate laden, fluffy chicken, plastic egg, flower fest that is the Easter...

Rachel McCann
Apr 4, 20223 min read


School Readiness
With children across Australia starting primary school in the next few weeks there is growing concern that many new Kindergarten students...

Rachel McCann
Jan 31, 20223 min read


Develop Fine Motor Skills & So Much More
This is the final article in this series focussing on fine motor skills. This piece focuses on painting and the many benefits children...

Rachel McCann
Dec 6, 20212 min read
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