Noahs Ark Resource Centre Q ld Inc. Professional Educators Resource Library (PERL) 50 FANTASTIC IDEAS Explore the series 22 IN THE LOOP
NOAH’S ARK SUBSCRIPTION-BASED RESOURCE LIBRARY FOR EDUCATORS IN EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE SETTINGS HAS SOME EXCITING NEW RESOURCES IN THE LIBRARY TO INSPIRE EDUCATORS IN PROVIDING ACTIVITIES FOR ALL THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. THE 50 FANTASTIC IDEAS SERIES This series of professional resource books covers a wide range of activities including: • Exploring emotions, • Maths Outdoors, • Imaginative thinking, • And much, much more. BOOKS THAT BROACH DIFFERENCE Talking about gender diversity and other differences while meeting children’s needs can be a challenge for educators. It is important to talk to children about difference, to reflect the diversity of the children and families attending early childhood education and care, and school aged care. The library has a new range of children’s books about different families. These are just two examples: The ideas in these books draw on existing activities such as songs, stories and movement. Each activity includes guidance on: what you need, what to do, taking it forward, what’s in it for children and a suggested children book. Activities can be presented to children in small groups or larger groups. EXAMPLE RESOURCES WHEN KAYLA WAS KYLE Amy Fabrikant Avid Readers Publishing Group 2013 This is a picture book for children of all ages that addresses the increasingly emerging ideas around gender diversity. 50 FANTASTIC IDEAS FOR EXPLORING EMOTIONS Sally and Phill Featherstone, Featherstone Education 2013 This resource includes interesting ideas to support, guide and model children’s emotional development, which assists children’s understanding of their own emotions and those of others through discussion, songs, stories and movement. 50 FANTASTIC IDEAS FOR IMAGINATIVE THINKING Marianne Sargent, Featherstone Education 2013 This resource is based on the Early Years Learning Framework recommendations for Educators to plan opportunities for active exploration and play that lead to the use of creative and critical thinking skills. It is packed with ideas to inspire children’s imaginations, presenting all kinds of possibilities for exciting and stimulating learning. 50 FANTASTIC IDEAS FOR MATHS OUTDOORS Kirstine Beeley Featherstone Education 2013 This is an excellent resource to assist educators in supporting early numeracy development by using nature and outdoor elements. It includes practical ideas for exciting outdoor learning. MY PRINCESS BOY Cheryl Kilodavis Alladdin 2010. This non-fiction picture book is about acceptance. It talks about a boy whose mother feared he would be teased or bullied for wearing a dress to school. Speaking to his teacher a plan was put in place to support him and others who express themselves differently. Our resources range from children’s books, professional books for educators, CDs, DVDs, posters, resource kits, and online fact sheets that you can download yourself and reflect the outcomes of the EYLF and MTOP. We can also create a fact sheet that is customised to your particular service need. NOAH’S ARK ALSO HAS ONLINE BORROWING FOR SUBSCRIBERS A PERL subscription allows you access to Noah’s Ark Resource Library at our Rocklea site as well as the Educational Resources and Toy Library at our East Brisbane site, an advisory service and discounted professional development opportunities. TO FIND OUT MORE OR ENQUIRE ABOUT A SUBSCRIPTION, CALL 1300 497 437. WORKFORCE.ORG.AU 23
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