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Some interesting resources here for the arrival. Quotes, newspaper articles including a podcast about the author. 

There seems to be some great resources here.   "The AIATSIS Online Collections consist of items from our published print collections which have been digitised and archived to provide online access to our clients. These pages may serve as research or study guides for students and others with an interest in Indigenous Australia. Reading lists are other resources are provided for further research. They are arranged by subject area. Click on the thumbnail images to enter."

A fabulous collection of reading prompts and posters for the classroom. 

Here are three new additions to what continues to be my all-time most popular post, The Best Resources For Helping Teachers Use Bloom's Taxonomy In The Classroom:

This binder is an attempt to collect and organize Digital Citizenship resources by age (grade level). Often when we think of Digital Citizenship, we only think about the safety aspects of it but being a digital citizen is much more than just being safe. The nine elements of Digital Citizenship as outlined in the book Digital Citizenship in Schools

Some free resource videos for Literacy. I particularly like the "When Two Vowels Go Walking" song.

Richard Frankland discusses Film making. There are a lot more resources here as well. Just need to look around. 

This is a brilliant resource. Some of these stories would make launch lessons. Could include some "Making Thinking Visible Routines" for some powerful learning. Dust Echoes is a series of twelve beautifully animated dreamtime stories from Central Arnhem Land, telling stories of love, loyalty, duty to country and aboriginal custom and law.  Includes study guides. 

An interesting poster for book choosing using a method called IPICK I choose my book (What do I want to read?) Purpose (Why do I want to read this book?) Interest (Does this book interest me?) Comprehend (Do I understand what I am reading?) Know (Do I know most of the words I read?) 

The Digital Citizenship page I started here almost a year ago is now growing bigger and bigger and contains all kinds of resources teachers would need to effectively instruct their students on this concept.

Suggested by Angela. A great resource with units and all sorts of fantastic stuff linking science with literacy

A GREAT resource suggested by Lauren. Her synopsis: "Little, quick science experiments (eg. baking soda and vinegar) make awesome writing prompts. Science poetry, a totally unappreciated genre!"

A great collection of resources, ideas and examples of schools who have transformed the way they do things through ICT. 

We received such a response from last week's article entitled Vision & Literacy Resources for Down Syndrome that this week, we wanted to continue to offer assistance and support for teachers as well as families by providing them with some helpful apps for children and teens with Down Syndrome.

Some great resources looking at Aboriginal Culture and art. 

A massive list of resources from the Australian Museum 

Another abc.net.au resource worth having a look at. 

Technology tools also have value beyond teaching the core curriculum. Here are our recommendations for research-proven tech tools that can enable more comprehensive assessment and better collaborative discussions. We also explore the best resources for teaching digital literacy in the classroom.

Ice Breakers are a great way to get people to learn each others names, find out interesting things about one another, and help people begin new relationships. Aside from name games, ice breakers provide a way to establish common ground between participants, get everyone moving, and create a inviting environment. These type of activities are especially important on the first day of camp - in fact, leading fun ice breakers helps counselors set ground rules, ease camper anxiety, and start the day off on the right foot.

Amazing blog re all things ipad could be a good place for resources, links and ideas. NewZealand based educator.