NEW RESOURCES

Mad or Bad? The Life & Exploits of Amy Bock

You may  have heard Marcus Lush mention Amy Bock on the TVNZ programme South last year. Amy gained notoriety in the late 1800s early 1900s by being the con-artist who impersonated a man, Percy Redwood  and married an unsuspecting woman. Sensationally reported as being ‘the queerest and most interesting character that has ever been before the New Zealand public’.  This book is such an intriguing read, especially as it unfolds right on our doorstep.

 

 

The Southland Book of Records

Lloyd Esler has put together a wonderful and interesting collection of Southland Records. Easy read  facts and fantastic images of Southland, I can guarantee there is new information for everybody in this book.  Who knew……

In Monowai Village, there are only two street names, Turbine Drive & Turbine Place..

Kennington has a first, second, third, fourth and fifth street…

New Zealand’s longest bar was at the White House at Lorneville, once housing 45 barmen… 

NEW RESOURCES

Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder – Time Travel Bath Bomb

You know by the cover that this book is going to be tough for kids NOT to read!  Both the title and the cover are screaming “READ ME!” 

This  is a 2nd book in the Fart Powder series

A real fart-filled adventure! Written by the fantastic Jo Nesbo.

Have Fun!

 

 

 

A History of Gay New Zealand – Mates & Lovers   By Chris Brickell

WOW! What an insightful book into the past history of being gay in New Zealand.  The old photos hold a remarkable collection of images. The writer Chris Brickell is a senior lecturer in Gender Studies at University of Otago.  Mates & Lovers is his first book, and last year was performed as a play in Wellington and Auckland.

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Ecology and the Environment –Step by Step

Click here for a really cool eco kids NZ website

What a cool book!

This book has fantastic illustrations and is so easy for kids to read and gain knowledge about the world around us.  It covers great topics and makes the information basic and relevant to children. A fantastic resource for classrooms and for your own child's library to help them become aware on the relationship between living things and the environment we live in-and how understanding ecology can help us save the earth.

 

Assessing Young Children in Inclusive Settings

“A comprehensive and valuable resource for early childhood practitioners….addresses both the process and purpose for assessment of all children in inclusive classroom settings” – Dathan Rush

Educators will learn how to confidently implement high-quality assessment and reap its benefits: inclusive, family-centered programming that improves outcomes for all children.

What is an annotated bibliography?

Learn more about them

Discover how to evaluate resource content for relevance, accuracy and quality of citations.

Tutorial Thursday 28th July - 2pm - Classroom 2

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The Language of Art  Inquiry-Based Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings    By Ann Pelo

“If you are an Early Childhood teacher intrigued by the Reggio approach but without expertise, support, or extra resources, this is the book for you.  Pelo shares a wealth of examples of how teachers with no art background can invent ways to deepen children’s learning with different art media to represent their ideas” -Margie Carter

* Advice on setting up a studio space for art and inquiry in your early childhood classroom or at home.

* Suggestions for documenting children's developing fluency with art media.

*Guidelines as a tool for investigation.

 

 

The Aunties Three     By Nick Bland

Don’t fart or burp or sniffle or sneeze.  Remember your ‘thank you’ and practice your ‘please’.  Speak when you’re spoken to, never before take a deep breath and open the door…… IF YOU DARE!

The illustrations in this book are gorgeous and will make you smile.  It would be a wonderful addition to your library and is brilliant to read out loud to children of all ages.

New Resources

I’m NOT Stupid, Lazy or Dumb                                                                         Aspects of Specific Learning Disabilities  By Lois Wells

Click here to visit SPELD NZ

Lois Wells has written I’m NOT stupid, lazy or dumb to make a positive difference for people with learning disabilities – young and old – and those working with them.  Lois Wells says in the preface: “Because of the devastating effect learning disabilities can have on sufferers, family and society in general, it is an exceedingly important area of need

It is essential that much more is known about this subject by teachers, parents and the general public – and this book fills in many of the gaps in understanding.

 

 

Hetty’s Day Out    By Pamela Allen

Click here to visit Pamela Allen's Website

We have another wonderful book by New Zealand author Pamela Allen.  One morning Hetty wakes up, squeezes through her cat door and goes to visit all the people in the town…They all have something special for Hetty, baked beans, pork pies, lamb chops and that's only the beginning!  How will Hetty fit through her cat door when she gets home?

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