What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More by Dawn Huebner; Bonnie Matthews (Illustrator)

$29.95 AUD

Category: Education | Series: What-To-Do Guides for Kids® Ser.

Nail biting. Thumb sucking. Hair twirling. Scab picking. Shirt chewing. Do you have a habit that's hard to stop? A habit that embarrasses you or gets you in trouble? If so, you're not alone. Lots of kids have habits they wish they could lose. But habits are stronger than wishes. They lock on, holding yo u tight. Even if you want to break free, you can't. Unless you have the keys.""What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold"" guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat a variety of habits. Engaging examples, lively illustrations, and step-by-step instructions teach children a set of habit-busting strategies in the form of 'keys' to unlock the chains holding their habits in place. This interactive self-help book is the complete resource for empowering children to set themselves free. ...Show more

The Art of Growing Up by John Marsden

$34.99 AUD

Category: Education

When I hear parents say 'I want my children to enjoy their childhood; there'll be time when they're older to learn about those things', I hear the voices of those who are scared of the vastness of the universe. These adults have a view of childhood as some kind of discrete interval, rather than just a f ew years from the continuum of life. How fortunate that the spirit, courage and curiosity of many young people remain largely undefeated by such adults. John Marsden has spent his adult life engaging with young minds - through both his award-winning, internationally bestselling young adult fiction and his work as one of Australia's most esteemed and experienced educators. As the founder and principal of two schools, John is at the coalface of education and daily witness to the inevitable and yet still mysterious process of growing up. Now, in this astonishing, insightful and hugely ambitious manifesto, John pulls together all he has learned from over thirty years' experience working with and writing for young people. He shares his insights into everything - from the role of schools and the importance of education, to problem parents and problem children, and the conundrum of what it means to grow up and be 'happy' in the 21st century. ...Show more

Starting Secondary School by Michael Carr-Gregg; Sharon Witt

$32.99 AUD

Category: Education

'We want to give you and your child the best opportunity to thrive in secondary school. By the end of this book you're going to feel a whole lot more capable of dealing with what Year 7 throws at you.' The jump between primary and secondary school marks one of the biggest transitions in a student's life . It's the point at which a child leaves the relatively safe cocoon of childhood and enters the wide world of adolescence. For both parents and their children, it can be a huge shock, as they encounter a minefield of serious issues to deal with - everything from peer and study pressures to phones, parties and beyond. In this invaluable resource for Australian families, bestselling authors Michael Carr-Gregg and Sharon Witt provide all the tools and information you need for entering this turbulent and testing time. With warmth and wisdom, they offer latest advice on the following- Choosing the right school for you Settling into secondary school Homework, study tips and tricks Coping with stress, anxiety and depression Social issues such as bullying and friendships Health and wellbeing, including the importance of sleep and diet Latest advice on mobile phones and technology Starting secondary school is a whole lot more complex than it once was, but this invaluable resource will help your family face this major milestone armed with knowledge and confidence.   ...Show more

Testing 3,2,1: What Australian Education Can Learn from Finland: a Teachers Perspective by Michael Lawrence

$27.99 AUD

Category: Education

"Finnish teachers looked at me as if I was a child molester when I described the NAPLAN tests given to children as young as eight. When they suggested that the results of these tests would lead to increased funding and assistance for those students and schools that did not do well, it was difficult to e xplain that this was not the case! My investigation into what made the Finnish system so successful was quickly becoming an inquiry into why my own system was so unsuccessful. The next few years would see more time in schools in Finland, interacting with Finnish educators at all levels. I immersed myself in education books and dissertations on Finnish education, in addition to countless formal and informal interviews with Australian and Finnish teachers." How had Australia found itself in this position? Testing 3,2,1 is the story of how Australian education fell behind the world's best and how Finland came to lead. It is also a guide to how some of Finland's ideas can be used by teachers and schools to begin to reverse the current malaise of Australia's education system. Essential reading for all Australian educators. ...Show more

Raising Readers: How to Nurture a Child's Love of Books by Megan Daley

$27.95 AUD

Category: Education | Reading Level: 0

Some kids refuse to read, others won?t stop - not even at the dinner table! Either way, many parents question the best way to support their child?s literacy journey. When can you start reading to your child? How do you find that special book to inspire a reluctant reader? How can you tell if a book is a ge appropriate? What can you do to keep your tween reading into their adolescent years? Award-winning teacher librarian Megan Daley has the answers to all these questions and more. She unpacks her fifteen years of experience into this personable and accessible guide, enhanced with up-to-date research and first-hand accounts from well-known Australian children?s authors. It also contains practical tips, such as suggested reading lists and instructions on how to run book-themed activities.Raising Readersis a must-have guide for parents and educators to help the children in their lives fall in love with books. ...Show more

Dear Parents: Letters from the Teacher by Gabbie Stroud

$32.99 AUD

Category: Education

Written by Gabbie Stroud, author of the national bestseller Teacher, Dear Parents is a passionate call to arms for all parents to understand their role as their children's lifelong teachers, showing how they can help their kids' educators and schools achieve the best outcomes for the next generation. S o many Australian parents are buying the government line about standardised testing of students through programs like NAPLAN and My School, which make them think they are getting results because of rankings and comparisons. But they don't seem to realise that these new forms of assessment are actually negatively affecting our kids' ability to gain the crucial life skills and appreciation for learning that have been, and should be, the main aim of teaching. In Dear Parents, a funny, heartfelt and impassioned series of letters to the mothers, fathers and caregivers of Australia, Gabbie Stroud makes a plea to all parents to understand the fundamental changes to the way their children are being taught, and the results of this process on the development of future generations. She wants parents to recognise their responsibility as their children's primary educators and to appreciate the lifelong benefits that committed and dedicated school teachers can bring to their kids. 'A moving and inspiring journey through teaching and learning and all they can be. If you have a young person in your life, or know somebody who does, please read this book.' - Morris Gleitzman, Australian Children's Laureate 'Gabbie Stroud's Dear Parents is a crucial bridge between two important pillars in education - parents and teachers - but most importantly, it holds at its passionate heart the best interests of children. If you want to understand the way your children are being educated in these challenging times, and whether the system is fit for purpose, you must read this funny, informative, and eye-opening book.' - Lucy Clark, author of the critically acclaimed Beautiful Failures ...Show more

Surviving Year 12 by Michael Carr-Gregg and Elly Robinson

$24.99 AUD

Category: Education

A fully revised and updated edition of the classic bestseller. Available January 2020   Each year, more and more emphasis isplaced on achieving good results in the end-of-school exams. This can lead tostudents feeling extraordinary pressure and having unrealistic expectations. Inthis new all-new and c ompletely revised edition of the bestselling Surviving Year 12,Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, Australia's leading adolescentpsychologist, gives advice to students on how they can cope with the pressure,work smarter and actually enjoy their final years of school. Includes advice on-The secrets of studying smarter (latest research)Overcoming anxiety and stressGetting enough sleep (the best study tool of all) Setting goalsDealing with procrastinationEnsuring good exercise and diet regimes Coping with exams. Most importantly, Dr Carr-Gregg offershumorous encouragement to both students and their parents on how to maintainperspective and keep their sanity intact during this important year. With a special section just for parents, aswell as words of wisdom from past students and teachers, Surviving Year 12 is a must-have for final-year students andtheir families.   ...Show more

Reading and Responding: A Guide to Literature in the Primary Classroom by Denise Ryan

$29.95 AUD

Category: Education

A guidebook for teachers about finding, choosing and using literature in the primary classroom. Many kinds of texts are introduced: picture books, novels, poetry, visual and multimodal texts, and texts from a range of cultural contexts. It offers a rich collection of practical and challenging classroom activities for all year levels. ...Show more

I Spy a Great Reader: Unlock the Literary Secret and Get Your Child Hooked on Books by Jackie French

$19.99 AUD

Category: Education

Australian Children's Laureate, book lover and dyslexia sufferer Jackie French gives a wonderful insight into how you can help your child discover a world of books. Does your child love books, but can't stay still long enough to focus on reading one? Would you like to improve your child's reading abilit y? Don't know where to begin to stimulate a greater love of reading in your child? Award-winning author Jackie French knows what it is to struggle with reading and literacy. Drawing on her own experience with dyslexia, Jackie has written this book to help parents identify the possible reading difficulties their children may have. All children learn differently, and Jackie offers many fun and rewarding ways to help launch your child into literacy. These include games for coordination, concentration and focus as well as helpful steps to kickstart your child into reading and to foster a life-long love of books. I Spy a Great Reader is filled with a wealth of advice, anecdotes and activities - it's a book every parent should own. ...Show more

Annie Stories by Doris Brett

$21.95 AUD

Category: Education

If You Want to Blitz Your Year 12 Exams Read This Book by Alexandra Smith

$27.99 AUD

Category: Education

Awesome advice and amazing secrets that will help you excel in your final exams at high school There is no doubt about it - getting through years 11 and 12 is no picnic, and preparing for your final exams can feel like mission impossible. Yet thousands of students produce spectacular results every year, sometimes against the odds. There are plenty of secrets to their success - and they are revealed here in this book. With 50 killer tips that will help take your performance from ordinary to awesome, you will be motivated by the practical and inspirational advice of people who know what they are talking about: from the students who've aced their exams to the teachers who've helped thousands of students get great results. Clearly and simply presented, this book puts success within your reach - and aims to reduce your anxiety and stress preparing for exams by giving you the tools and the confidence to do well. ...Show more

How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul; Maria Russo; Lisk Feng (Illustrator); Monica Garwood (Illustrator); Dan Yaccarino (Illustrator); Vera Brosgal (Illustrator)

$29.99 AUD

Category: Education

An indispensable guide to welcoming children--from babies to teens--to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review. Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secr et of the Sorcerer's Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated reading lists, How to Raise a Reader shows you how to instill the joy and time-stopping pleasure of reading. Divided into four sections, from baby through teen, and each illustrated by a different artist, this book offers something useful on every page, whether it's how to develop rituals around reading or build a family library, or ways to engage a reluctant reader. A fifth section, "More Books to Love: By Theme and Reading Level," is chockful of expert recommendations. Throughout, the authors debunk common myths, assuage parental fears, and deliver invaluable lessons in a positive and easy-to-act-on way. ...Show more