Autumn 2015

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.
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