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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.

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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Michael Rosen performs We're Going on a Bear Hunt

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Put your bears in the window and go on a bear hunt

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Put your bears in the window and go on a bear hunt

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Australian children are joining a global bear hunt, making walks around the neighbourhood lots of fun during the COVID-19 disruption.

People all around the world have been putting teddy bears and other soft toys in windows and trees and on balconies, encouraging children to get outdoors for a walk with their parents while hunting for bears.

The hunt is inspired by the children's book We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, in which the characters sing: "We're going on a bear hunt, we're going to catch a big one - what a beautiful day, we're not scared.''

The initiative* has been widely shared on community Facebook pages across Australia, mirroring similar bear hunts right across the world.

In Victoria, dozens of parents from Melbourne suburbs, including Pakenham, Cheltenham, Mont Albert and Mordialloc, have been posting photos of teddies on their windows, encouraging families to keep their children active by walking around and spotting the furry toys.

The parents said the bear hunt was a welcome distraction* during a time when daily routines have changed for both children and adults.

Lauren Kennedy, from Lang Lang, Victoria, said the hunt was a "brilliant idea".

"Someone posted it yesterday on our town noticeboard and so many people loved the idea and vowed to place bears in their windows today," Ms Kennedy said.

"We will go for a walk this afternoon to see if we can hunt some down."

She said it was important to bring the community together during these tough times.

Among the children hunting for bears is four-year-old Oliver Hrenchir from Taroona, Tasmania.

His mum Sarah Hrenchir said Oliver, a kinder student, has been home from school since last week as he's a Type 1 diabetic, which puts him in the high-risk category for COVID-19.

"Activities like this in our community have given Oliver things to do and have put a smile on his face,'' she said.

Paulette Nicholls, mother of Teddy, 3, loves going on a bear hunt around her Mont Albert, Victoria, home and the surrounding suburbs.

"I love the simplicity of it - it says a lot about the neighbourhood," she said. "More and more bears are popping up all the time."

Ms Nicholls said Teddy loves waving at the bears from the car or when on walks in the pram, especially when they're at friends' houses.

Bears started popping up in windows in Melbourne bayside homes on Sunday.

Sharon Tapner, from Pennydale, a small pocket of Cheltenham, Victoria, said 60 residents had already signed up.

"We will take over the windows of Cheltenham, the neighbours have all jumped on it," Ms Tapner said.

"We've got bears in trees, bears hiding in garden, bears in windows. One neighbour has put up disco lights in the window with teddy bears and a gremlin, it's a little bit of fun in these uncertain times," she said.

Peter Woolsey said he had noticed the bears at windows throughout the Arena Estate in Officer, Victoria.

"A lot of families are out walking in the evenings and are on the lookout," Mr Woolsey said.

"I have teddy bears at my windows because I have young children and it's so great to see neighbours getting involved at this time," he said.

RAINBOWS AND MESSAGES
Other communities around the world - including in Australia - are getting creative while they wait out the COVID-19 disruption at home.

Hundreds of rainbows and messages of kindness have been displayed in windows and from balconies to cheer up passers-by.

GLOSSARY

initiative: the start of something

distraction: a thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else

EXTRA READING It's not all bad news, there is good news too Pigs are here to help Fun fruit and vegetables strike a pose Funny food hats will have you in stitches QUICK QUIZ

1. Who is going on the bear hunt and why is it a nice thing to do right now?

2. Why is it risky for Oliver to be at kinder?

3. How old is Paulette's son?

4. What state of Australia is Officer?

5. Aside from bears, what else are people displaying in windows?

LISTEN TO THIS STORY
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
Rewrite this story from a teddy bear's point of view.

Time: allow 30 minutes to complete this activity
Curriculum Links: English, Critical and Creative Thinking

2. Extension
Think about your favourite story. How could you use it to help to keep other kids feeling good right now?

Write a plan for what you would do and how you can do it.

Time: allow at least 25 minutes to complete this activity.
Curriculum Links: English, Personal and Social Capability

VCOP ACTIVITY
Punctuation Thief
Pick a paragraph from the article, or about 3 sentences together if that's easier, and rewrite it without the punctuation. At the bottom of the page write a list of all the punctuation you stole and in the order you stole it. For example; C , . C .

Then swap your book with another person and see if they can work out where the punctuation needs to go back to.

Make it easier: Underline where you stole the punctuation from but don't put the list at the bottom in order.

HAVE YOUR SAY: What could you write on a message for your window?
No one-word answers. Use full sentences to explain your thinking. No comments will be published until approved by editors.

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Families might be stuck inside their homes due to COVID-19 concerns, but you can still share some love during this challenging time.

Around the world, children are leaving rainbow art on their windows as a message of hope. Some of these colorful displays include encouraging words like "Let's all be well" or "It will be okay." You can create your own rainbow masterpiece by using any kind of art materials ( window markers, construction paper, etc.). Let your kids show off their creativity! Here are some Chicago families who already joined the movement:

Do you have a rainbow on your window? Tag us @chicagoparent or use #sharechicagoparent on Instagram so we can share more rainbows from Chicago families! 🌈
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Families might be stuck inside their homes due to COVID-19 concerns, but you can still share some love during this challenging time. Around the world, children are leaving rainbow art on their windows as a message of hope. Some of these colorful displays include encouraging words like "Let's all be well" or "It will be okay."

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