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Introducing Our New Graphic Organisers and Thinking Tools

Introducing Our New Graphic Organisers and Thinking Tools

21 Mar 2021

From summarising to synthesising, our new graphic organisers and thinking tools assist children in further developing their reading comprehension skills, and include a Y-Chart, Character Profile, Story Map, Plot Summary, List Template, T-Chart, Venn Diagram, Menu Planner, Recipe Planner and an Interview Planner.
Nurturing an international mindset through stories

Nurturing an international mindset through stories

18 Feb 2021

Storytelling is a vehicle of inquiry about our world, for curious young minds. Whether we are reading stories, or writing them ourselves, they help us make sense of it all. Help children understand local and global contexts, and encourage them to become empowered young citizens of the world.

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Improving representation in children's literature

Improving representation in children's literature
Public Libraries Online PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

Public Libraries Online PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics
Creative ways to use Activity Time at your library

Creative ways to use Activity Time at your library
Exploring curious creature stories in May

Exploring curious creature stories in May
First Nations stories and short films for children during National Reconciliation Week

First Nations stories and short films for children during National Reconciliation Week
School resources for National Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day

School resources for National Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day
Improving access with the Schools Catalogue Information Service

Improving access with the Schools Catalogue Information Service

18 Feb 2021
How universities are enhancing early childhood education using Story Box Library

How universities are enhancing early childhood education using Story Box Library

18 Feb 2021
Stories and Activities to get the new School Year off to a Flying Start

Stories and Activities to get the new School Year off to a Flying Start

18 Dec 2020
Teacher PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

Teacher PD event: Getting to Know the SBL Basics

24 Nov 2020
Story Box Library CBCA Book Week 2020 Activity Resources

Story Box Library CBCA Book Week 2020 Activity Resources

27 Aug 2020
Become a Book of the Year Shadow Judge for CBCA Book Week 2020!

Become a Book of the Year Shadow Judge for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
A Digital Escape Room for Curious Creatures with Wild Minds for CBCA Book Week 2020!

A Digital Escape Room for Curious Creatures with Wild Minds for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
A Curious Message to Solve for CBCA Book Week 2020!

A Curious Message to Solve for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
Write to a Story Box Library Curious Creature for CBCA Book Week 2020!

Write to a Story Box Library Curious Creature for CBCA Book Week 2020!

27 Aug 2020
Books to acknowledge, support and celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day

Books to acknowledge, support and celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day

25 Aug 2020
Stories to celebrate Science Week

Stories to celebrate Science Week

12 Aug 2020
Stories to celebrate International Day of Friendship

Stories to celebrate International Day of Friendship

24 Jul 2020
Stories act as reminders that we are all in this together

Stories act as reminders that we are all in this together

28 May 2020
5 Tips To Help Students Learn From Home

5 Tips To Help Students Learn From Home

19 Mar 2020
Support for Schools during COVID-19 Closures

Support for Schools during COVID-19 Closures

17 Mar 2020
Engage your Students at Home with Story Box Library!

Engage your Students at Home with Story Box Library!

16 Mar 2020
5 Toolkit Tips - Helping Children Process Challenging Topics

5 Toolkit Tips - Helping Children Process Challenging Topics

30 Jan 2020
Activity Time to get kids excited about #BookWeek2019

Activity Time to get kids excited about #BookWeek2019

19 Aug 2019
Ssshhhh! Reading is My Secret Power

Ssshhhh! Reading is My Secret Power

09 Aug 2019
Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Story!

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Story!

10 Jul 2019
Consultancy is the key for non-Indigenous educators

Consultancy is the key for non-Indigenous educators

18 Jun 2019
Join Story Box Library and #BeatAirPollution

Join Story Box Library and #BeatAirPollution

29 May 2019
Exploring Anzac Day in Children's Literature

Exploring Anzac Day in Children's Literature

16 Apr 2019
Modern Australian Fairytales

Modern Australian Fairytales

25 Mar 2019
12 Ways You Should Be Using Story Box Library In Your School

12 Ways You Should Be Using Story Box Library In Your School

07 Mar 2019
Author Zanni Louise on Starting School survival strategies!

Author Zanni Louise on Starting School survival strategies!

28 Jan 2019