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Grafton Public School, a NSW Government school, which is located on Bundjalung country and has a proud tradition of pursuing academic, sporting and cultural excellence. Our school has a current enrolment of 554 children.
You may like to access some of these resources to support learning from home. We hope you find it beneficial.

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Learning from Home Packages for each grade

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Learning from Home Packages for each grade

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Additional Learning from Home Packages are available on the NSW Department of Education webpage.

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Learning packages contain explicit teaching activities with self-guided videos to complement the learning program provided by your child's school or teacher. Remember the program provided by your child's school or class teacher is the priority learning program for your child. You can choose one or more learning packages from any of the four streams in literacy/English, numeracy/mathematics, physical activity and more key learning areas. Select your child's year level and choose one or more of the learning activities that best meet the needs of your child/ren.

Every week we will be releasing new learning packages. It is important to remember that each child will differ with the time they need to complete the activities depending on your child's prior knowledge and experience with that concept.

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Learning packages for parents and carers

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Learning packages contain explicit teaching activities with self-guided videos to complement the learning program provided by your child's school or teacher. Remember the program provided by your child's school or class teacher is the priority learning program for your child.

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Advice to Parents from the NSW Department of Education

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If your child's school needs to close, the school will communicate with families through its usual channels (this might be through email, SMS, websites).

In many schools across the state teachers already deliver and manage learning activities using online tools. Some schools may move more or all of your child's learning activities online. This might include some live lessons. If you or your school does not have digital or online options they will use non-digital strategies. This could include sending worksheets, text books or USB drives containing digital worksheets (where available) and videos to your home with your child or via mail.

Teachers may also contact students in groups or through one on one phone calls.

This information sheet (English PDF 116KB) will help you understand how to help your child learn at home including:

Your responsibilities - there are things you will need to do to help your child learn from home such as setting routines, finding a quiet space and asking how their learning is progressing.

Your child's responsibilities - your child will also need to follow the routines set for them and complete the tasks the teacher assigns doing their best work

How to plan their day - your school should give you some advice and a guide for what your child should be doing during a day

Looking after their wellbeing - you will need to make sure they have breaks, drink water and are not getting stressed or anxious

Communication - it will be important that you talk to your child regularly about their learning. Your child's teacher and/or the school will communicate with you and tell you how to get in touch with them.

Using technology and screen time - it will be important that you supervise your child to use technology safely and put limits on the time they spend online.

Telephone Interpreter Service

If you need further information please call your school principal. If you need an interpreter to assist you with your enquiry please call the Telephone Interpreter Service on 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language. This service will be free of charge to you.

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If your child's school needs to close, the school will communicate with families through its usual channels (this might be through email, SMS, websites). In many schools across the state teachers already deliver and manage learning activities using online tools. Some schools may move more or all of your child's learning activities online.

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ABC Education brings you thousands of free, curriculum-linked resources for students.

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Curriculum-linked learning resources for primary and secondary school teachers and students. Videos, games and interactives covering English, maths, history, science and more!

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Teaching and Learning Resources (NSW Department of Education)

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Teaching and Learning Resources (NSW Department of Education)

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Resources and activities for teachers to support students temporarily unable to attend school.

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Tips and online safety advice for kids aged 5 - 12

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Helping your child with Literacy and Numeracy at Home

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Helping your child with Literacy and Numeracy at Home

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Learn computer science. Change the world.

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Every student in every school deserves the opportunity to study computer science.

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With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games.

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Grades K-6

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NASA brings you images, videos and features from the unique perspective of America's space agency. Get updates on missions, watch NASA TV, read blogs, view the latest discoveries, and more.

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Stress-free science lessons for K-5 distance learning

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K-6

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Discovery Education has teamed up with Polar Bears International to host a series of shared learning experiences to engage students and inspire their interest in studying the science of polar bears and their Arctic habitat.

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Science through inquiry based experiences

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Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease | Wonderopolis

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Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease

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Whilst we have our own local Aboriginal Units of Work that we use which have been approved by the local AECG, Crackerjack Education also have some great lessons you might like to explore.

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Click on the images below to enjoy a range of free Indigenous teaching resources approved and developed by Crackerjack Education!

FOOD GATHERING: YEAR 3 (TEACHING WITH AUNTY)

This is the Teaching With Aunty lesson for Food Gathering: Year 3. The visual stimulus for this lesson is My Home in Kakadu,a contemporary cultural story from a traditional owner of the Kakadu region that takes you on a journey through the amazing landscapes of Kakadu National Park. Learn about weather seasons, bush foods and hunting skills still alive in modern Australia.

ART STYLES: YEAR 4 (TEACHING WITH AUNTY)

This is the Teaching With Aunty lesson for Art Styles: Year 4. The visual stimulus for this lesson is The Sand Symbols video, a story about an Aboriginal Elder sharing cultural and historical knowledge with her grandchildren, and discovering comparisons between modern and traditional Australian societies.

BUSH TUCKER - KANGAROO TAIL SOUP (GAME)

Bush Tucker Recipe - Kangaroo Tail Soup is an interactive online game where students tick off and drag ingredients to follow a recipe and make a bush tucker dish. It is a fun, instructional exercise that uses traditional Aboriginal food.

BUSH FOOD DELIGHT (EBOOK)

Bush Food Delight is an exciting rhyming poem for early learners that uses descriptive language to explain the different types of bush foods that can be found in the Australian bush. It features animated images with sounds associated to text.

CRACKERJACK CROSSWORD (GAME)

The Crackerjack Crossword is a great interactive way to reinforce learning of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. It includes over 150 rotating clues and answers, as well as hints. This activity is suitable for students in Years 3-6.

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PROTOCOLS: LOCALISING INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN RESOURCES (PDF)

This document includes information about localising resources and connecting with local Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities.

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Free Indigenous Teaching Resources - Crackerjack Education

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Click on the images below to enjoy a range of free Indigenous teaching resources approved and developed by Crackerjack Education! This is the Teaching With Aunty lesson for Food Gathering: Year 3. The visual stimulus for this lesson is My Home in Kakadu,a contemporary cultural story from a traditional owner of the Kakadu region that takes you on a journey through the amazing landscapes of Kakadu National Park.

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.

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Story Time From Space

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Story Time From Space | T2 Science & Math Education Consultants

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Password Graftonps1!

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Imagine the best stories being read aloud to you by our favourite storytellers - well that's Story Box Library!

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K-12

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Raise a reader by getting the best book recommendations, reading tips, and discounts delivered straight to your inbox.

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Suzie the Scientist and Millie the Mathematician

The Suzie the Scientist and Millie the Mathematician early reader books represent a new take on levelled readers, linking reading development directly to the Australian Curriculum in Science and Maths.

The 24-book sets feature an engaging "cool" scientist (Suzie), and her "cool" mathematician sister (Millie), who present interesting scientific and mathematical concepts to engage kids and empower parents to explore these ideas with their children while developing and improving reading literacies and fluency.

Each book connects to these science and maths concepts using uniquely Australian contexts and Australian content that you, as a parent, can easily relate to - allowing you to be fully equipped to facilitate the scientific/mathematical learning and reading development of your child

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The Suzie the Scientist and Millie the Mathematician early reader books represent a new take on levelled readers, linking reading development directly to the Australian Curriculum in Science and Maths.

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Grades 3-6

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Behind the News is a fun, accessible way for upper primary and secondary students to learn about what's happening in the world around them.

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ABCya! • ABCya! • Learning Games and Apps for Kids

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Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun. Topics include math, reading, typing, just-for-fun logic games… and more!

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Starfall Education: Kids Games, Movies, Books & Music for K-5 and above

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At Starfall, children have fun while they learn - specializing in reading, phonics & math - educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for children K-5 and above.

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Kindergarten Handwriting

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Clarence Regional Library - Clarence Valley and Bellingen Shire libraries

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Clarence Regional Library servicing Grafton, Iluka, Maclean, Yamba, Bellingen, Dorrigo and Urunga. Access books, ebooks, databases and local history resources.

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Access a free inspiring image, story starter and short burst writing activities, every day! Inspire your most reluctant writers and improve writing stamina

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"Kids loved it; an ADHD student who has NEVER before been able to focus in the last periods of the day; he wouldn't stop till he got a medal! Absolutely phenomenal! His mother is overjoyed, and the rest of the maths staff room were gobsmacked!"

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"Kids loved it; an ADHD student who has NEVER before been able to focus in the last periods of the day; he wouldn't stop till he got a medal! Absolutely phenomenal! His mother is overjoyed, and the rest of the maths staff room were gobsmacked!"

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Kinder-Year1

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Grades 3-4

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K-6 Maths Games

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Math and Games for Kids, Teachers and Parents. Math lessons and fun games for kindergarten to sixth grade, plus quizzes, brain teasers and more.

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K-6

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Practice addition, multiplication, fractions and algebraic reasoning with our popular math games. Discover fun learning games kids love to play.

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Maths Chase - Times Tables Games - Fun Maths Tests

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Maths Chase provides free maths games to help students learn. Test your times tables, addition and other maths skills in a fun and engaging way.

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K-6 Games

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K-6

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K-12 Maths resource

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IXL will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance Sunday 5 April from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (2020/04/05 05:00-09:00 GMT). We appreciate your patience while we work to keep our site running smoothly.

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IXL will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance Sunday 5 April from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (2020/04/05 05:00-09:00 GMT). We appreciate your patience while we work to keep our site running smoothly.

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Math explained in easy language, plus puzzles, games, worksheets and an illustrated dictionary. For K-12 kids, teachers and parents.

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GRAFTON Regional Art Gallery

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Exciting art activities for all ages to do at home.
Here, you will find exciting art activities created just for you and your family whilst everyone is spending more time indoors.
Local artists are sharing their ideas and creativity with you and new projects will be uploaded as they are developed so check back here often.
Artist Book by Jaz Grady

Artist Chatterbox by Jaz Grady
Art History Word Search
Chatterbox by Jaz Grady

Colour Fun Find a Word

Design a Dingo by local artist Jaz Grady

Drawing Birds With Biro by Julianne Gosper
Oil Paint Colours Word Search Shape Fun Find a Word
Smooshed Flower Printing by Cassandra-Lyn Palmer

Squiggle Game by local artist Jaz Grady

Zentangles by Julianne Gosper

More Exciting Online Resources

12 World-Class Museums You Can Visit Online: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online

Virtual tours of 12 Famous Museums: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

The Sketchbook Project: https://www.sketchbookproject.com/

Art Gallery of NSW Education Resources: https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/education/

Museum of Contemporary Art Learning Resources: https://www.mca.com.au/learn/learning-resources/

QAGOMA : Learning resources for primary and secondary levels: https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/learn/teaching-and-learning/resources

QAGOMA : KIDS LEARN: https://www.qagoma.qld.gov.au/learn/kids

TATE: https://www.tate.org.uk/kids

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Exciting art activities for all ages to do at home. Here, you will find exciting art activities created just for you and your family whilst everyone is spending more time indoors. Local artists are sharing their ideas and creativity with you and new projects will be uploaded as they are developed so check back here often.

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Music is for everyone. Play with simple experiments that let anyone, of any age, explore how music works.

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YOGA | MINDFULNESS | RELAXATION FOR KIDS! Screentime that gives kids SUPERPOWERS! ⬇️ D O W N L O A D T H E C O S M I C K I D S A P P ⬇️ 🍏Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cosmic-kids/ 🛍️Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cosmickids 🖥️ Desktop (great for teachers!): https://app.cosmickids.com/ 📺 Roku: https://rb.gy/44r8d -------------------------------------------------------------------- Why watch on the App?

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Bring It Back

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Blame it on the Boogie

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Black or White

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We Will Rock You

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Christmas is a time of celebration and cheer. The birthday of Jesus Christ is something to be celebrated and what better way to celebrate than by playing some fun games that are sure to bring laughter and joy to your event.

The following games are a mixture of 100% Christmas-themed games as well as Christmas-twists on normal youth group games. They are all really flexible and leave room for you to be creative and to theme it as you will - whether it's geared towards sharing the story of baby Jesus, exploring the fantastical world of Father Christmas, or simply leaning on the themes of snow or Christmas colours.

If you've got any new ideas for Christmas games and activities, we'd love to hear them so please share them with us and the community!

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Christmas is a time of celebration and cheer. The birthday of Jesus Christ is something to be celebrated and what better way to celebrate than by playing some fun games that are sure to bring laughter and joy to your event.

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LEGO Club Activity Ideas - Educating Young Engineers

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San Diego Zoo

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. Conservation is at the heart of everything we do. And it starts with that connection we make with people and wildlife every day. Because when wildlife thrives, all life thrives.
Play this video and learn more about San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. Conservation is at the heart of everything we do. And it starts with that connection we make with people and wildlife every day.

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Meet the bestselling children's author David Walliams

Ages 7+

Watch this very special talk recorded in 2017 about imagination and storytelling with David Walliams, the international bestselling children's author of Mr Stink, Billionaire Boy and The Midnight Gang.
Download our printable activity sheets based on Walliams' stories:

Introductions to classical music

George meets the orchestra

Ages 3+

Follow George as he chats with players from the Sydney Youth Orchestra and learns all about the four families of the orchestra - strings, brass, woodwind and percussion.

Karen meets the strings family

Ages 5+

Join Karen Pang and some musicians from the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Learn about the string family and how musical techniques can be used to create mood, character and setting.

Discover the set design process

Go behind the scenes of Emil and the Detectives and learn about the set design process

Ages 12+

In this five part series, designer Wendy Todd explains the set design process using Slingsby Theatre Company's production Emil and the Detectives

How to perform circus skills

Ages 5+

Forward roll, hula hoop to even multiple hula hoops! 14 year old Asha shows us how to perform a range of circus skills.

Listen

Introduce your little ones to classical music, or be inspired by an author talk with our podcasts and playlists curated for kids.

Arty Farty - A Podcast for Kids

Our new podcast Arty Farty - A Podcast for Kids has been created especially for Kid Creatives. We're excited to share special moments, insights, tips, tricks and more from kids themselves, and creative types who appear here at the House.

Listen now

David Walliams

Ages 6+

David talks about his bestselling novel Billionaire Boy and the unlikely places he's found inspiration.

Listen on:

Shaun Tan

Ages 7+

Shaun dives into what it means to be an artist and shares some insightful advice.

Listen on:

Jessica Townsend

Ages 7+

Award-winning author of the Nevermoor series, Jessica shares her tips and tricks for creating characters.

Listen on:

Share your artwork #sydneyoperahouse

Create your own artwork inspired by the Opera House and share it with us on socials using the hashtag #sydneyoperahouse. We'll be sharing some of them on our social pages each week!

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Experience the Sydney Opera House from your home with our range of digital content and hands on activities created especially to inspire young minds. From parkour to classical music, model-making to puppets, there's something for kids of all ages to discover. From our House to yours.

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Primary Resources - KS2, KS1, Early Years (EYFS) KS3, KS4, Twinkl

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Instant access to inspirational lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints, teaching ideas at Twinkl!

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Grades 3-6

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Fantastical Sharks & Rays

We need your help to save our threatened and endangered species with the power of your imagination. Create an artistic masterpiece and it could end up in the Australian Museum! The most imaginative pieces will become the inspiration for 10 of Australia's famous artists, including Ken, to create their own artwork.

Whether it's pencil, paint or paper mache, let's save our sharks and rays today. Open to Australian residents, aged 15 and under.
Competition closes 29 February 2024 with the exhibition running from 31 August 2024.
Find out more here.
In association with the Australian Marine Conservation Society and the Humane Society International Australia.

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Ken Done - EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES - Three downloadable pdfs for educational purposes.

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K-6 Resources from Time Magazine for Kids

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Play games with your PBS KIDS favorites like Curious George, Wild Kratts, Daniel Tiger and Peg + Cat!

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Find amazing facts about animals, science, history and geography, along with fun competitions, games and more. Visit National Geographic Kids today!

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For Parents

Help your child reach their potential

Learning tailored to meet children's educational needs.

Mathematics, English and Science Literacy for all grades k-6

Kids love learning with course material designed to help children succeed.

Parent portal puts parent in control providing access to reports and tools to encourage learning.

Motivates students with exciting avatar, certificate, and reward systems.

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For School Teachers

Differentiated learning, Assessment and Reporting

Student progress and achievements.

Caters for the wide range of learning styles and abilities in your classroom.

Supports your teaching program with curriculum-based lessons and teaching tools.

Encourages and motivates students in your class with engaging lessons and games.

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Studyladder, an online learning resource for primary and elementary students and their teachers. Lessons, activities, games, worksheets and videos in English, Literacy, Mathematics and Science.

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Used by over 70,000 teachers & 1 million students at home and school. Studyladder is an online english literacy & mathematics learning tool. Kids activity games, worksheets and lesson plans for Primary and Junior High School students in Australia.

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Typing Tournament Online | Revolutionary Typing Tutor | Free Typing Speed Test

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Teaches typing for life on any device. Take a free typing speed test today. Typing Tournament is the complete 10-finger typing course for ages 6 to adult. You can even jump right in at your existing skill level. Includes animated lessons, games and drills plus graded tests and printable certificates.

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Fun challenges from the engineers at Dyson! Some amazing activities that kids can do at home!

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Here is where you’ll find every single one of our how to draw lessons! It’s a massive drawing library! You’ll find lessons for kids of all ages.

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NASA encourages you to visit NASA Kids' Club and use its games and activities to inspire the next generation.

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Taronga TV | Taronga Conservation Society Australia

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Taronga will be bringing the zoo to your homes so you can still see your favourite animals, meet the keepers and learn what goes on behind the scenes, plus laugh at some of the animal antics while the Zoo is temporarily closed.