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Top resources to get your centre NAIDOC Week ready
We love supporting educators celebrating NAIDOC Week (5-12 July 2026), helping children to build knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and a deeper understanding of traditional practices and beliefs. Weâve handpicked some of our...
Admin powers activate: how to achieve boss-level office organisation in 2026
Being a school admin means being MANY things. Every day, you call, coordinate, communicate, order, organise, file, budget, laminate, print and distribute (thatâs for starters). We see you, admins! You need to be ORGANISED! Weâve pulled together some ...
How to thrive not just survive â 14 top tips for a stress-free year
When a new school year gets underway, itâs often with a feeling of excitement â but also a slight feeling of fear or apprehension. It can be daunting, as you know how busy it will get at times, and how you will be asked to dig deep and find superhuma...
Bringing mini beasts to life in your centre
Everything you need to explore bugs, beetles, butterflies and more⌠Educators love mini beasts. Moreover, they love our mini beast resources to support them in their exploration. Theyâre some of our most popular science resources and itâs easy to und...
10 hands-on numeracy ideas for children
As a teacher of young children, I am aware of the huge benefits of students engaging in hands-on learning. In the early years, it is essential for children to have opportunities to engage in kinaesthetic learning where they can absorb themselves in a...
Your most wished for resources
What you love & want & need in your life right now We recently ran a competition to win your MTA Wishlist and were overwhelmed with wonderful Wishlists curated by enthusiastic educators everywhere. What were the favourite wished for resources? Letâs...
5 educational ways to use your tuff tray in the classroom
As an early years teacher, I am always looking for resources that will help my students learn through hands-on experiences. When choosing materials for my classroom, I endeavor to find versatile resources that can be used for multiple purposes. If yo...
How to incorporate natural resources into the classroom: Part 1
For children to gain an appreciation of the natural world, they must engage with nature regularly. Spending time in the outdoors has so many benefits for children and they should be given the opportunity for outdoor learning everyday. Engaging with n...
Ideas To celebrate Book Week
My favourite time of the year is approaching and I am getting really excitedâŚBook Week will be here soon! Book Week is all about celebrating books as well as authors and illustrators. Itâs a fantastic week and great to see young learners getting exci...
6 hands-on sensory tray activities youâll LOVE
Bring on the tray play! Versatile, engaging hex trays give children endless learning possibilities. Also known as a tuff tray or sensory table, the humble hex tray is an open-ended, moulded plastic tray typically comes in natural earth and sand colou...
9 Easter craft activities children will love
Hop into Easter with a Crafty Eggs-Travaganza Easter is a time for family, friends, and of course adorable Easter craft! From super simple pre-cut âeverything in the boxâ activities to egg-citing multi-step projects for older students to have a crack...
Early STEM activities: Part two
In Part One of Early STEM Activities , I discussed what STEM is, why STEM is important, listed my favourite STEM materials and shared some of my favourite STEM activities. In Part Two of this Early STEM Activities blog, I am excited to share plenty ...
CreaCreating real world solutions with the Micro:bit
The BBC Micro:bit is a favourite Digital Technologies tool of mine that allows our students to design solutions to problems, create games, make music and respond to the surrounding environment. The small handheld micro-controller can be coded by stud...
Everyone belongs: Celebrating Harmony Day in the classroom
Australia is an incredibly diverse country that people from many different backgrounds call home. Considering that nearly half of Australians are either born overseas, or have one or more parents that have been born overseas (Australian Bureau of Sta...
Early STEM activities: Part one
STEM! Itâs a word we have all been hearing a lot about lately! At the beginning of this year, I started teaching at a new school and quickly learnt that STEM was a focus for teaching and learning. To be honest, I felt quite nervous because I did not ...
10 name activities for early learners
Most young children are very interested in their name and it is incredibly personal to them. Often, a childâs name is the first word they learn how to read and write, which leads to further interest in reading and writing activities. When a child sta...
7 STEAM-tacular activities to celebrate sports
If youâre looking for ways to make STEAM education as thrilling as a sprint to the finish line, youâve come to the right place. Weâve crafted seven hands-on activities that will have your students thinking like engineers, creating like designers and ...
8 memorable Fatherâs Day art & craft activities
Fathers, Grandfathers, Great Grandfathers, Stepfathers, Uncles, Brothers and all other loving father figures in the community will love to open a personalised handmade present- representing the love and gratitude we feel for them and to celebrate all...
12 crafting ideas for the festive season
The most magical time of the year is fast approaching, which makes now a perfect time to organise your upcoming holiday season arts & crafts. In this blog, weâll showcase wonderfully inspiring crafting ideas to get you started. Whether youâre looking...
Deck the halls: 7 Christmas craft activities that bring the festive!
From wreaths to snow globes, itâs time to get Christmas crafty with these 7 elf-approved activities! While Santa is busy in the North Pole preparing for his big appearance, thatâs the cue for all of us down here to plan our festive season arts and cr...
20 game-changing hacks every teacher needs!
Finally, the secret, genius hacks of clever classroom teachers are here! These are the lateral game-changers to classroom storage, student management and keeping resources ready and at your fingertips â and not dried up, lost, missing or mismatched! ...