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The Bully Blocker: A Play and Other Resources offers teachers a powerful toolkit to address bullying in schools. Based on Evelyn Field's books Bully Blocking: Empowering students to manage bullying and Harry the Bully Blocker, this engaging resource combines a relatable playscript featuring canine characters with evidence-based strategies to combat bullying. The play's unique structure, including a Wise Chorus and opportunities for all students to participate, creates a safe space for exploring this sensitive topic. Through this approach, students are empowered to effectively manage their responses to bullying while raising awareness about its harmful consequences. Designed for easy implementation in the classroom, this book provides educators with discussion prompts, activities, and practical lessons tied to each scene of the play. By exploring bullying through the safety of assuming character roles, students can develop crucial life skills in a fun, inclusive, and reflective learning environment. All strategies presented are grounded in Evelyn Field's expert work, ensuring a solid foundation for addressing bullying in schools.

Zookeeper $13.95

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a zookeeper? In this book from the Real People, Real Careers series, we follow Mike on his journey from laboratory technician to zookeeper specialising in reptiles. On the way, you’ll read all about what Nick does each day, see pictures of the sanctuary where he works, and learn some interesting facts about his job as well as key terms that will help you to better understand the world of work.

Writing for Young People $34.95

Writing for Young People offers insight and advice to aspiring writers and educators on how to set up a writing business and the process of crafting projects centred around young readers. Delving into important aspects such as workspace organisation, time and money management, and overcoming procrastination, Writing for Young People equips writers and educators with the tools to shape the literary landscape for young people. This book draws from Hazel's industry experience and offers essential tips and activities for various genres, including non-fiction, young adult, children's picture books and educational materials. It covers a range of topics, from crafting book proposals, conducting research and preparing manuscripts.

Science in a Garden $64.95

Permaculture expert and educator Ross Mars is back with another collection of hands-on projects and investigations that provide students with opportunities to observe, understand and contribute to a thriving garden ecosystem. You learned the basics of garden design and maintenance through the first book in this series, Life in a garden. Now you can take that knowledge even further with Science in a garden: Activities and projects for the outdoor classroom, Years F–6. Students will follow the journey from theory to final product through the book’s six parts: understanding science in the garden, growth in the garden, changes in the garden, animals in the garden, human use of the garden and products from the garden. Each activity is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Science and the Australian Curriculum: Technologies as well as the cross-curriculum priority of sustainability. Plus, teachers can use the handy index of curriculum links to assist with their planning. You will love watching your students deepen their understanding of the outdoor environment and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios. Access more resources and templates from the book here.

Literary Analysis Handbook $29.95

Dive into the depths of literary exploration with the Literary Analysis Handbook. Designed for high school students, this guide offers a roadmap to dissecting literary works and crafting compelling responses. From learning to understand narrative complexities to decoding symbolic imagery, students will gain insightful tips and engaging examples to enhance their understanding of their English and literature texts. Whether exploring a timeless classic novel or critiquing a modern masterpiece, this handbook equips students with the skills to navigate the written word with clarity and finesse, transforming every reading experience into an opportunity for profound insight.

Issues $34.95

Scripts allow hesitant students to be able to assume the protection of a character and play a role or explore issues which may concern them in real life. Issues contains a collection of scripts, discussion prompts and activities for use in the classroom, as a way of opening up students to understand and process topical and sensitive issues in their world, from a range of perspectives. The art of performing harnesses the students’ engagement in the subject and offers a chance to immerse themselves within the protection of a character or role. This book gives middle school and secondary school students a chance to discuss contemporary topics or problems during the classroom rehearsal and performance of these scripts. There are enough parts for the whole class to participate, and conversation prompts and activities are provided to extend and deepen classroom discussion. Extensively workshopped and already used in classrooms nationally, this large collection of student performance scripts allows students and teachers to improve their ability to understand, navigate and discuss sensitive issues in the classroom.

Learning Language Through Movement $34.95

This practical resource provides early years professionals and foundation teachers with games, activities and strategies to incorporate language into movement. The premise is that learning language concepts through movement will help all children, particularly especially those who might have language delays or coming from non-English-speaking backgrounds. Section one provides whole class and individual movement activities to enable children to learn single-word concepts and simple phrases. Section two contains concept games and development motor movements activities and ideas that will help develop the physical process needed in learning language. Educators, teachers and learning assistants can easily implement these ideas to their programs and be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to help children develop language through movement and active play. Authors: Garry Powell was a teacher and administrator in both country and city government schools for 32 years. He was a classroom teacher, specialist physical education teacher and principal at inner city schools. He lectured in tertiary education for 15 years, and has spoken on teacher education at conferences and workshops. Garry has written numerous teacher reference books. Debra Armstrong has taught in government primary schools for 28 years. She has been a classroom teacher, a specialist teacher in art and physical education, and a lecturer at Monash University. Debra has undertaken research in Australia and overseas, and won awards for her contribution to teaching. Debra has co-authored a number of teacher reference books. Download the Flashcards here

Digital Literacy Handbook $29.95

Navigate the digital world with confidence using this practical, student-centred guide that transforms online safety and digital literacy from abstract concepts into real, actionable skills. From spotting misinformation and understanding algorithms to managing your digital footprint and using AI responsibly, this comprehensive handbook walks you through everything you need to think critically, stay safe and make smarter choices in the online spaces you already inhabit every day. Each chapter builds essential skills – from protecting your privacy and data to practising ethical digital citizenship and harnessing technology for creative, productive learning. With relatable real-life examples, engaging reflection activities and guidance across social media, cybersecurity and emerging technologies, this book equips students with the tools to not only navigate today's digital landscape with confidence but also shape a positive, purposeful online identity that works for them – not for the algorithm.

Tim's Boat: Book 5 $9.95

Set sail with Tim in this engaging fifth book, which introduces vowel digraphs (ee, oa) alongside silent 'e' reinforcement. Book 5 represents an important shift in phonetic complexity as readers encounter new sound patterns like bee, see, tree, three, feet, green, deep, sleep (ee digraph) and toad, boat, moat, soak, and floats (oa digraph). These vowel combinations mark a significant step toward reading fluency. The water-themed adventures and vivid nature imagery make learning these new sound patterns a joy. Children who master the ee and oa digraphs in this book, while reinforcing their silent 'e' knowledge, are well on their way to reading with true confidence and independence.

Jake the Snake: Book 4 $9.95

Jake the Snake slithers into readers' hearts as Book 4 introduces the silent 'e' pattern. This pivotal book transitions young readers from short vowels to the silent 'e' sound changes, showing how words like take, made, came, name, and Jake (a–e pattern), like, Mike's, wide, wife, fine, inside, and time (i–e pattern), nose, woke, holes, homes, and moles (o–e pattern), and rude (u–e pattern) transform when a final 'e' is added. This crucial milestone unlocks a whole new level of phonetic understanding. Through familiar characters and engaging stories, children discover how the final 'e' changes word sounds, building reading independence. The touching narratives continue to celebrate nature and animal life while mastering this essential decoding strategy.

Len Bug and Jen Slug: Book 3 $9.95

Len Bug and Jen Slug invite children to explore the natural world in this third adventure. Building on short vowel mastery, Book 3 continues to reinforce all five short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) through charming insect protagonists and thematic stories. Words like at, hats, met, Jen's, Len's, in, hid, slid, hot, nut, huts, fun, bug, and slug provide ample practice with these foundational sounds. The nature themes create a warm learning environment where children feel supported in their growing reading skills. By the end of Book 3, readers have developed strong competence with short vowel sounds, preparing them for the exciting transition to more advanced phonetic patterns.

Ned and Fred: Book 2 $9.95

Follow the adventures of Ned and Fred as young readers continue their phonics journey. Book 2 reinforces all five vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) through relatable characters and nature-inspired scenarios, gradually building reading fluency. Each story features consistent sentence structures and thematic vocabulary that help children consolidate their understanding of short vowel patterns. The gentle humour and engaging sight words make this book an ideal step forward for readers ready to move beyond absolute beginners. With words like swam, back, big, pig, dog, tub, and mud, children grow increasingly confident in recognising and sounding out short vowel words across all five vowels.

Sam Cat and Nat Rat: Book 1 $9.95

Meet Sam the cat and Nat the rat in this delightful introduction to early reading. Book 1 focuses on the five short vowel sounds – a, e, i, o, and u – with warmly illustrated stories that gently guide children through their first reading adventure. Perfect for emerging readers, these carefully crafted tales introduce essential sight words while honouring the natural world and animal friendships. With a touching heart to match its simple phonics approach, Sam Cat and Nat Rat builds confidence and a genuine love of reading. The consistent use of short vowel words (cat, mat, sat, get, sit, not, and up) allows children to practise and master these foundational sounds with every page.

Practical AI Strategies 2 $39.95

Building on the foundation of the bestselling Practical AI Strategies, Leon Furze returns with an essential guide for educators navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI. This timely sequel moves beyond basic implementation to address the critical questions educators are now facing – from rethinking assessment to confronting issues of bias, environmental impact and the human cost of AI development. Leon introduces the Practical AI Process, a structured approach that prioritises pedagogical design over prompt engineering, and presents the innovative AI Assessment Scale. With expanded coverage of multimodal AI technologies including advanced image generation, AI video and voice synthesis, the book prepares educators for emerging capabilities like AI agents and the transformation of the internet itself. Grounded in real classroom applications yet unflinching in its critical analysis, Practical AI Strategies 2 equips educators with both the practical skills and ethical frameworks needed to engage thoughtfully with generative AI – neither dismissing its potential nor accepting it uncritically.

Creative Arts in the Lives of Young Children $49.95

Creative Arts in the Lives of Young Children draws together two essential strands in contemporary educational discourse - the critical importance of high quality care and education in the early years, and the central role that imaginative arts experiences can and should play in the lives of all young children. This book closely aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework, and also addresses curriculum requirements for the Arts in the early years of school. It highlights the potential for quality arts experiences to transform educational outcomes through: Enhancing and developing children's creativity and imagination Encouraging children's problem-solving abilities Exposing children to a diversity of cultures and a broad and inclusive world view Scaffolding and modelling positive attributes and habits of mind to help children flourish in the 21st century. With contributions from academics and teachers, foreword by Andrew Upton and Cate Blanchet, addressing topics from play and storytelling, to literature, drama, puppetry, music, visual media and art appreciation, Creative Arts in the Lives of Young Children is essential reading for pre-service and in-service teachers, as well as for parents and caregivers. The rich research base is readily supported by real-world examples, practical activities and ideas for further thought. With a particular focus on birth to age eight, the subject matter and suggested experiences can be adapted to suit children of all ages, with diverse needs and across a wide range of learning contexts.

Ecosystem Leadership $39.95

The role of a school principal is an extremely challenging one. Principals are required to be educators, business managers, strategic planners, counsellors and most importantly, leaders. While there are professional development opportunities and short courses available for aspiring principals, many principals work their way up to the role without receiving any formal training in the specific skills required to successfully lead a school and its community. Neil Barker argues in Ecosystem leadership: an approach for schools that in order to improve school leadership and subsequent student outcomes, principals and leadership teams need to better understand how to lead together; to be intentional about the school’s leadership and to methodically and deliberately develop a collective leadership approach. Based on the organic and interconnected ecosystems found throughout the natural world, Ecosystem leadership provides practical, hands-on activities and templates to assist school leaders in developing collective leadership skills and practices. The book sets out 5 key leadership elements for school leaders to address: context, vision, processes, focuses and impact. Ecosystem leadership provides a collaborative, self-improving approach to leadership that is systematic, integrated and comprehensive. It describes a system of leadership that is fit for purpose, based on a school’s unique context, and always with improving student outcomes at the forefront.

Poetry Unlocked $29.95

Demystify the world of poetry with this accessible, student-centred guide that transforms the often-intimidating subject into an engaging exploration. From understanding the fundamental elements that make a poem to mastering poetic devices and forms, this comprehensive handbook walks you through everything you need to confidently analyse and appreciate poetry across cultures and time periods. Each chapter builds essential skills – from exploring themes and word choice to writing analytical responses and creating your own original works. With diverse examples from Australian and global poets, practical exercises, and guidance for building a personal poetry portfolio, this book equips students with the tools to not only succeed in classroom poetry analysis but also discover the joy and creative power of poetic expression in the digital age.

Why Do We Tell Stories? And Other Epic English Projects for Years 7–8 $39.95

This book has been designed to support you as you begin experimenting with Project Based Learning (PBL) in your English classroom. Trying out something new in the classroom is always a daunting experience because feedback on success or failure is immediate. The great thing about PBL is that it is creative for both the teacher and the student, and that means that experimentation, and sometimes failure, is a natural part of the process. The methodology of PBL is relevant to areas other than English – it can be used in a range of subjects, with many projects actually integrating more than one subject across the curriculum.This book has been structured into three distinct parts, designed to help you feel supported in your PBL journey. PART ONE: The What, Why and How of Project Based LearningThe first part of the book provides you with some background information about the nature and purpose of PBL, as well as outlining key strategies to ensure a successful and enjoyable learning experience for you and your students. This section also includes a discussion of how assessment works in PBL, as well as the relationship between PBL and the Australian Curriculum’s General Capabilities. PART TWO: Sample ProjectsThe second part of the book provides you with a selection of sample projects suitable for students in Years 7 and 8. You will be pleasantly surprised that a lot of the activities in this section look familiar – that’s because PBL is about taking the best teaching strategies and re-purposing them. The difference with PBL is that it empowers students to see a purpose for their learning beyond the classroom and to feel confident that they know where they are headed while they move through the project process. PART THREE: Additional ResourcesThe third part of the book is full of extra resources to help you design and run your own engaging projects for your English classes. DOWNLOAD the reproducibles here.

NAPLAN-Skills* Handbook 5 $29.95

Our NAPLAN-Skills* Handbook: Year 5 Tests Preparation Guide provides everything students need to confidently approach these important assessments. From detailed breakdowns of each test component – including writing, reading, language conventions and numeracy sections – to practical revision strategies and test day tips, this guide serves as an essential companion for Year 5 students preparing for NAPLAN. With one carefully selected practice test for each assessment area and two writing prompts, this guide offers a focused and manageable approach to NAPLAN preparation. Each practice test mirrors the actual exam format, giving students a clear understanding of what to expect without overwhelming them with excessive content. Complete with detailed answers and explanations, this guide helps students build confidence and familiarity with the NAPLAN format while developing essential skills for each test type. * This is not an officially endorsed publication of the NAPLAN program and is produced by Amba Press independently of Australian governments.

NAPLAN-Skills* Handbook 9 $29.95

Our NAPLAN-Skills* Handbook: Year 9 Tests Preparation Guide provides everything students need to confidently approach these important assessments. From detailed breakdowns of each test component – including Reading, Writing, Language Conventions, and both Calculator and Non-Calculator Numeracy sections – to practical revision strategies and test day tips, this guide serves as an essential companion for Year 9 students preparing for NAPLAN. With one carefully selected practice test for each assessment area, the guide offers a focused and manageable approach to NAPLAN preparation. Each practice test mirrors the actual exam format, giving students a clear understanding of what to expect without overwhelming them with excessive content. Complete with detailed answers and explanations, this guide helps students build confidence and familiarity with the NAPLAN format while developing essential skills for each test type.* This is not an officially endorsed publication of the NAPLAN program and is produced by Amba Press independently of Australian governments.

Writing Essentials $39.95

Great writers aren’t born, they’re taught! Unfortunately, the rules of written English can be difficult enough to remember, let alone teach. If you struggle to separate pronouns from prepositions, or are often left wondering whether to use “who” or “whom”, Australian author Dianne Bates comes to your aid with Writing Essentials, a welcome reference for teachers and aspiring authors. This handy guide offers concise explanations on the basics of grammar, punctuation and word usage, while also introducing fundamental techniques to help broaden your vocabulary and bring your writing to life. Packed with plenty of exercises to test yourself and your students, Writing Essentials provides all the support you’ll need to hone your own writing skills and pass on your knowledge to budding writers!

Workplays $34.95

Workplays provides school to work transition play scripts and activities for secondary school students. This approach provides students with a realistic understanding of a variety of professions, trades and careers, fosters collaboration between subjects and develops essential skills for the workplace world. This second edition of Hazel Edwards’ well-loved and used teacher resource, highlights the practicality of integrating plays and simulated workplace experiences in schools in addition, or in lieu of work placements. Multiple play scripts, activities and discussion points provide for all level of reading skills. The book advocates for the value of incorporating simulated workplace experiences, offering a practical and inclusive skills approach to preparing students for future work.

Would you like maths with that? $54.95

Would you like maths with that? Improving numeracy in the primary years guides educators and school leaders through numeracy improvement with a focus on deeply understanding the difference between mathematics and numeracy, their relationship and the implication on teaching and pedagogy. Author and expert Thelma Perso takes a holistic approach to mathematics teaching, supporting readers to transform low-level learning into higher-order thinking in their classrooms to ensure all students can tackle mathematics with confidence. With a thorough and knowledgeable approach, Thelma lays the foundations for teachers, school leaders and school communities to enhance their numeracy pedagogies and, in turn, improve the numeracy capabilities of their students. Starting with numeracy definitions and how to teach mathematics for numeracy attainment through to intervention, extension and assessment, the chapters support readers through the whole numeracy improvement journey. Would you like maths with that?, along with the online resources developed for individual educators and schools to assess their current numeracy positions, show how it is not only possible but necessary to improve student numeracy achievement regardless of educator, subject area and student capability. Would you like maths with that? will empower educators to teach mathematics in engaging and effective ways that teach students to use mathematics confidently to meet the needs of their everyday lives. Download the resources and templates from the book here.

Film Analysis Handbook $29.95

Unlock the secrets of cinematic storytelling with the Film Analysis Handbook. Tailored for high school students studying English and literature, this guide is your ticket to confidently dissecting films and crafting compelling analyses. From unravelling narrative threads to decoding visual symbolism, this book is full of insightful tips and engaging examples to elevate a student’s understanding of film. Learn how to dissect a classic or critique a contemporary masterpiece. Navigate the world of cinema with insight and finesse, making every viewing experience an opportunity for understanding.