This little girl has heard her new teacher is a TEACHERSAURUS! Will she be scaly? Or spiky? Or something different altogether? 24-pp hardcover.
$19.99 TE $12.00
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802. NEW! BALANCE BALL CHAIR
45cm - MINT
This non-roll away, weighted balance ball offers a flexible chair that enables increased focus and improved performance. Suitable for people under 150cm tall. 45cm diameter. Includes foot pump, 2 stoppers, a stopper remover, and measuring tape.
$39.99 TE $36.00
super-value WOW! packs are not recommended as reading gifts, but as a great way to fill your classroom library with books for a diverse range of interests.
NEW PICTURE BOOKS
818. NEW! The Backyard Games
The sweat, effort, near misses and glorious victories of all sports can all be experienced in the humble Aussie backyard.
32-pp hardcover.
$19.99 TE $18.00
820. NEW! Meerkat Mayhem
Another hilarious picture book from the team who brought us Where is the Green Sheep, all about solving problems with the help of friends. 32-pp hardcover.
$19.99 TE $18.00
822. NEW! The Universe
819. NEW! I Am We: A Book of Community
This book explores what true community looks like, and how to show up for people.
32-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $22.00
821. NEW! Over or Under? Maisie is learning about ocean swimming at the beach. The small waves are easy, but how will she know when to dive under the bigger ones? 32-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $20.00
Beautiful illustrations are combined with up-to-date images from NASA to inspire and educate young readers about the universe. Includes info panels, timelines, and diagrams that will help to demystify the science behind the wonders of space. 80-pp hardcover.
$27.99 TE $25.00
823. NEW! Into the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica
An inspiring journey to Antarctica complete with journal entries, poetry, quotations, drawings, paintings and photographs. 96-pp hardcover.
$35.00 TE $29.00
MAKE 2025 A FRESH START!
825. Paper Save Sleeves A3 Slip students’ worksheets into these paper-saver sleeves so they
824. Guess What We Are Doing Today? The children in Mr Luke’s class are bursting with ideas about what they might be doing today. 24-pp hardcover. $18.99 TE $12.00
Write-on/wipe-off spots that attach firmly to smooth, untextured surfaces.
Set of 6, each 26cm diameter.
$29.99 TE $27.00
831. Terrazzo Tones
Positive Practices Small Poster Pack
Infuse your classroom with positivity and tonal style with 12 durable posters. 12 posters each measuring 40cm x 24cm.
$29.99 TE $27.00
SAVE $ 20 99
830. NEW! Soft & Flexible Wobble Seat
Students can move while sitting, releasing pent-up fidgety energy and enabling them to focus in the classroom.
Measures 36cm x 36cm x 30cm.
$99.99 TE $79.00
832. Woven Magnetic Mini Pocket Charts
These lightweight and durable charts come with two hanging options and feature non-porous material for easy cleaning. 4 pocket charts, each measuring 43cm x 35cm.
$44.99
833. Snap Lock Case - Sapphire (3-Pack)
These versatile, extra long, snap-lock cases are the most practical way of storing small manipulatives and task cards!
3 cases, each 225mm L x 105mm W x 45mm H.
$24.99 TE $18.00
834. Stars Mini Stickers
Inspire positive self-esteem and pride with these mini stickers!
378 mini stickers, each 12 mm in diameter.
$5.99 TE $4.00
LITERACY ESSENTIALS
835. Alphabet Garden Activity Set
In this garden, we grow new letter skills! Spell simple words, sort by colour, match letters and beginning sounds, and more. Pieces store inside for easy cleanup!
45 pieces including 26 x letter flowers, 4 x bees, 2 x planters, 10 x double-sided word cards, 2 x double-sided play mats and 1 x foam liner.
$59.99 TE $49.00
836. Magnetic Punctuation
Jumbo-sized, colourful punctuation magnets, perfect for whole class instruction.
Includes 4 full stops, 4 apostrophes, 4 commas, 2 colons, 2 semi-colons, 3 question marks, 3 exclamation marks, 4 brackets, 4 double inverted commas, 4 single inverted commas, 1 ellipsis and 1 hyphen.
$35.00 TE $20.00
838. Rainbow CVC Objects
Begin to teach CVCs in an interactive, hands-on way as children identify objects and sound out their consonant-vowelconsonants.
Boxed set of 40 magnetic foam CVC objects.
$25.99 TE $24.00
840. NEW! Buzz Books 2-Pack
837. Giant Rainbow Phonics
An engaging magnetic resource to teach children about letters and sounds! Includes consonants, vowels, digraphs, vowels, changeable vowels, r-controlled vowels and magic e vowels.
84 magnetic pieces.
$49.99 TE $49.00
Buzz Books is a series of hi-lo nonfiction reading books designed to appeal to older or struggling readers. Tap into students’ interests with two popular sports, complete with vibrant photographs. Each 32 pp.
$33.98 TE $29.00
841. Hi-Lo Diversity
Decodables Set 2
Tailored specifically for older, struggling readers, The Beanies serves as a comprehensive Hi-Lo Letters and Sounds instructional program spanning Phases 2-6. 60 readers, each 8 pp.
$249.99 TE $220.00
839. Rainbow Magnetic Alphabet and Digraphs
Children can enjoy hours of fun arranging and rearranging this vibrant, tactile set of magnetic letters and digraphs. Contains 28 magnetic pieces.
$19.99 TE $19.00
PIECES
LITERACY ESSENTIALS
842. Literacy Games Multi-Pack (K-2)
Lead children on the road to literacy! These boxed sets of colourful mats and word tiles make learning and practising key skills fun.
Four boxed sets of learning mats: Word Families (10 two-sided word-family mats, 144 letter tiles and teaching tips); Sight Words (10 two-sided mats, 120 word tiles and teaching tips); Long Vowels (10 two-sided mats, 60 word tiles, and teaching tips); and Short Vowels (10 two-sided mats, 60 word tiles and teaching tips).
$79.96 TE $55.00
844. NEW! Learning to Sequence 4-Scene Set
Children will eagerly assemble the pieces of 12 picture stories to determine what happens next! For added fun, have children narrate the story from each scene.
48 photographic cards plus game directions.
$24.99 TE $19.00
843. NEW! Sentence Flips
A double-sided flip stand that helps students build sentences with colour-coded nouns, adjectives, verbs, and punctuation. One side features words with blends, while the other side contains words with various vowel patterns, supported by picture examples.
Measures 24cm x 14cm.
$19.99 TE $18.00
846. NEW! Differentiated Instruction Cubes
Durable fabric cubes with clear pockets that can be customised with up to six different problems, prompts, tasks or questions to discuss.
3 durable fabric cubes, each measuring 10cm.
$39.99 TE $35.00
845. Roll a Story Dice
Help children develop story-telling and oral language skills! Includes colour-coded themes, such as people, animals, food, places, transport, feelings, weather, actions, sports and objects. 10 dice in a carry bag.
$24.99 TE $22.00
STEM ESSENTIALS
847. NEW! Is My Phone Reading My Mind?
Let Dr Matt explain everything your students need to know about Artificial Intelligence and why they don’t need to be afraid! 104 pp.
$19.99 TE $16.00
849. Weather Pack
Introduce young readers to weather elements with simple text and vivid photography. 4 books, each 24 pp.
$27.96 TE $12.00
851. Science
Decodables Boxed Set
Science Decodables engage all learners, especially those more interested in learning facts. Every story has been written with a strictly controlled text, so that children are only exposed to those letter sounds that they have previously learnt. 60 books, each 8 pp.
$219.99 TE $169.00
848. STEM Explorers Bridge Builders
Students design, construct, and test bridges and towers that demonstrate the principles of structural engineering. 72 pieces.
$49.99 TE $45.00
850. Geomag Classic Panels
A high quality, sustainable construction set for hands-on STEM learning. 52-piece set including 16 rods, 16 metal spheres and 20 panels. Includes durable plastic storage box.
$54.99 TE $49.00 52 PIECES
CREATING INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The modern-day classroom continues to change and adapt. Traditional classrooms where desks all faced the teacher who stood at the front have evolved into more thoughtful and inclusive environments with flexible seating designs. The goal: to enhance the level of student engagement and promote academic success.
FLEXIBLE SEATING OPTIONS
Alternative seating options can be incorporated into the classroom layout to support students’ learning styles. We've highlighted a few to consider:
> Sensory Chair Cushions help students sit comfortably in any chair, a great aid to help children sit still and feel calm
> Air Cushions can be placed on the floor to strengthen lower body muscles with textures to provide children with different sensations while listening
> Scoop Rocker Chairs create a comfortable sitting position that allows moving and rocking
> Balance Ball Chairs encourage students to practise healthy posture in a fun alternative to regular chairs
> Wobble Seats allow students to move while sitting, helping them to focus while learning
K. Cole, K. Schroeder, M. Bataineh, A. Al-Bataineh. TOJET:
Above: Balance Ball Chair 45cm - Mint
See cover item #802
Left & above: Soft & Flexible Wobble Seat
See page 7 item #831
Right: Wiggle Seat Sensory Chair Cushion - Purple
page 6 item #828
SCAN THE CODE TO DOWNLOAD
the full Teaching Notes for Kimberley Kickers: Jy Goes for Gold
Kimberley Kickers (Book 1): Jy Goes for Gold is an action-packed AFL illustrated series for ages 8+, from the award-winning authors of Black Cockatoo and My Footy Boots. Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler have based the first installation from the series on First Nations man Jy Farrar.
KIMBERLEY KICKERS : Jy Goes for Gold
Written
by Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler with Jy Farrar | Illustrated by Samantha Campbell
Teaching Notes written by Sue Warren and Jemma Myors
RECOMMENDED READING AGES: 8+ TEACHING NOTES CREATED FOR: MIDDLE PRIMARY
BOOK EXTRACT
I’m about 35 metres out from the goal and, running on instinct, I do a snap kick of the ball. I watch as the footy flies through the air.
Will it bend enough?
I can hear the roar of the crowd but my focus is on that red ball. It flies through the big white sticks.
It’s a goal!
I’m Jy Farrar and this is my first professional match and the dream I had to play AFL since I was a kid in outback Halls Creek has finally come true.
Let me tell you the story of how I got here — about my mates, my family, growing up in the Kimberley around the bush and the red dirt and spinifex and goannas, playing footy and going to boarding school far away from home.
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
• AC9E3LE01
• AC9E3LE03
• AC9E4LY04
• A_TSIC1
KEY THEMES
• Families
• Belonging
• Choices
• Resilience
BEFORE READING
1. Class discussion on sports.
• What are sports the students play (or would like to play)?
• What sports do they watch?
• What teams do they follow?
• Would they like to be a professional sportsperson?
• What do they think they would need to do to achieve that?
• What is their favourite football code? Why?
2. Show students the cover of Kimberley Kickers: Jy Goes for Gold and invite comments and questions.
• What is the setting?
• What football code do they think it is about?
• Where is the Kimberley?
3. Locate the Kimberley region on a map and brainstorm what they think it is like. (Students may know the authors’ other work, or that of other writers and illustrators set in this part of Australia, which would give them background knowledge.)
• Use Google Earth to virtually explore the Kimberley.
4. What do students know about Aussie Rules football? Hot Potato or brainstorm and create an anchor chart.
5. Set up a learning wall in the classroom, and begin to add facts, questions and vocabulary.
6. Organise a classroom library to have related titles including others by these creators and non-fiction about football or the outback.
See page 16 for this and more First Nations books and resources
MATHS ESSENTIALS
852. NEW! Mini Time-Teaching Clocks 12-Pack
Each clock features moveable plastic hands mounted on a sturdy wooden base and includes an individual stand. 12 mini-clocks, each measuring 10cm diameter.
$39.99 TE $35.00
853. NEW! Edu-Clings Ten Frames
Support students as they work with foundational number sense skills such as counting, 1-to-1 correspondence, simple addition and subtraction, and place value, with this easy-to-clean, hands-on resource. 22 pieces.
$19.99 TE $18.00
854. Place Value Discs
Students can use these discs to develop their concrete and pictorial thinking while exploring numeration and place value, operation skills and large number operations. 300 plastic counters, each 25mm diameter.
$39.99 TE $20.00
856. NEW! Money Matters 2-Pack
855. Fraction Bricks
Teach fraction concepts such as parts to a whole, equivalents and comparisons. Each brick is colour-coded to represent the different sizes of fractions. Comes with two magnetic ‘fraction trays’. 78 pieces.
$29.99 TE $22.00
The Money Matters series of picture books provides a gentle means of promoting concepts of money management, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing positive behaviour. Each 32 pp.
$33.98 TE $26.00
FIRST NATIONS GREATNESS
857. NEW! Jy Goes for Gold
An AFL adventure story based on First Nations man Jy Farrar’s life, by award-winning authors Carl Merrison and Hakea Hustler. 192 pp.
$15.99 TE $13.00
858. NEW! Come Together Again
Students will learn about the integral role music and performance have played in 60,000 years of First Nations history and culture. 40-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $22.00
859. Welcome to Our Country 4-Pack Vibrant picture books celebrating First Nations history and culture. 4 hardcovers, each 32 pp. $99.96 TE $75.00
SAVE $ 24.96
860. Walkabout Wellbeing Activity Cards
30 DOUBLE-SIDED LAMINATED CARDS
The ancient practices of our First Nations people have powerful applications toward skills and wellbeing today. Use these cards to foster students’ connection to nature.
30 laminated cards, each 150mm x 210mm.
$59.95 TE $55.00
861. Wylah the Koorie Warrior 3-Pack
Meet Wylah: warrior, hero and friend. Her adventures have been 40,000 years in the making! 3 books, 200-304 pp. $47.97 TE $35.00
INSPIRE AND EMPOWER
A collection of stories inspiring young women to stand up, take up space and be true to themselves. 176 pp.
$24.99 TE $20.00
864. Make Your Mark Picture Book 3-Pack
Will (not) be Wolves Children find out what cautionary tales look like when the onus of responsibility falls to the villain. 32-pp hardcover. $26.99 TE $22.00
Three picture books teaching children to have confidence in their work, play and community.
3 books, 32-40 pp.
$50.97 TE $22.00
We
862. Not Here to Make You Comfortable
863. Wolves
865. NEW! My Body, My Brain
ALL ABOUT ANIMALS NONFICTION
866. NEW! The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals
Discover the incredible features and characteristics of some of the natural world’s most fascinating extinct and critically endangered animals. 128-pp hardcover.
$32.99 TE $30.00
868. NEW! Myke Mollard’s Mini to Maxi Students can explore the wonders of dozens of Australian creatures up close. By focusing on size and scale, it reveals how life flourishes, from the tiniest microscopic beings to the truly colossal. 64-pp hardcover.
$24.99 TE $22.00
SAVE $ 20.96
870. Australia’s Remarkable Wildlife 4-Pack
Discover the fascinating and diverse wildlife of Australia, from furry marsupials to venomous reptiles, in this informative and engaging series. 4 books, each 32 pp.
$79.96 TE $59.00
869. Australian Geographic Discover 3-Pack
Some of Australia’s most amazing creatures in vibrant full-colour close up. Each 32 pp.
$44.97 TE $36.00
867. NEW! Are Bees Nature’s Tiny Heroes?
All about the important work of bees and what our world would look like without them. 40-pp hardcover.
$19.99 TE $16.00
QUALITY LITERATURE COLLECTIONS
872. NEW! The NG in Ningaloo
Another magical Australian-themed phonetic story that teaches young readers about the vowel sound NG and where they can find it in different words.
32 pp.
$19.99 TE $18.00
874. Early Stage 1 Quality Literature Recommendations
Ten books included in the NSW Department of Education Quality Literature Recommendations for Early Stage 1. 10 books, 24-32 pp.
$211.90 TE $59.00
876. NEW! The Complete Bronte Sisters Children’s Collection The Bronte sisters’ classic novels, rewritten for younger readers. 8 books, each 120 pp + slipcase.
$149.99 TE $49.00
873. Judith Barker 6-Pack Fun, Australian-themed stories introducing students to phonemes. Each 32 pp. $119.94 TE $89.00
