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Play Matters
Kathy's second book provides information, examples and practical strategies for classroom teachers wishing to explore and implement the Developmental Curriculum (play and project based curriculum) into the learning environment. $59.95. You can order Play Matters through Gowrie Victoria (www.gowrie-melbourne.com.au/bookshop/) or ACER (www.acer.edu.au). Click here to order.

What's the Hurry by Kathy Walker
A guide for parents, teachers and the community on the importance of giving children a childhood. Practical information, ideas and guidance on a range of topics including school readiness, transition, the importance of play, self esteem, resilience and behaviour, as children move from preschool to school.
RRP $30.00 AUD + $5.00 (p&h). You can order Play Matters through Gowrie Victoria (www.gowrie-melbourne.com.au/bookshop/). Click here to order.

Mind Your Mind by Julie Johansen & Leigh Hay
A fun book for children aged 7 - 12 on how to master thoughts and feelings and be happy. A step by step introduction to the principles and techniques of rational thinking, with sections for parents and activities for educators.
RRP $19.95 AUD Click here to order (Note, you will be re directed to another web site).

Story Bags by Julie Liptak
A unique, Australian designed storytelling kits containing beautiful soft toys and magnetic pictures to act out theme based stories, rhymes and songs. Story Bags are designed by a speech pathologist as:

  • a valuable teaching resource
  • a novel way to engage children
  • a fun way to develop oral language skills
  • a beautifully packaged gift

Each Story Bag contains:

  • An illustrated booklet of original stories, songs, rhymes & games
  • Beautiful, tactile, soft toys to act out the stories and songs
  • Complementary props, such as a real drainpipe for Incy Wincy Spider!
  • Scenic picture magnets to use for storytelling

Oral Language teaching booklets
Designed for each Story Bag is a unique “Oral Language Extension Booklet” for working with children with different language needs.

Topics covered include:

  • Modifying questions to meet the needs of different children
  • Teaching oral language concepts associated with each story & song
  • How to check for understanding
  • Sound awareness activities
  • Auditory Discrimination activities
  • Auditory Memory activities

A valuable teaching resource, these booklets are ideal to assist teachers at both preschool and junior primary level to develop the oral language and literacy skills of all students and to build self esteem in those with language delay.

KidsAlert Wristbands

Do you care for kids with allergies?

Are there concerns for these children when they are in the playground, at excursions, with a relief teacher or on camp?
KidsAlert wristbands are an inexpensive option to help carers and teachers instantly identify children that need extra care and attention. These Alert wristbands are fully adjustable, made from a soft cotton/poly mix, extremely durable and machine washable. They are a very effective means of creating awareness in the school environment, but most importantly, they are a constant reminder for everyone, everywhere. KidsAlert wristbands do not have fancy designs, just a clear Alert message. KidsAlert is also a Proud Sponsor of Diabetes Australia Research. For more information on KidsAlert wristbands, please go to www.kidsalert.com.au , email: sales@kidsalert.com.au