Literacy, families and learning

Practical, timely & sound advice on literacy, learning, families & education for parents, media, teachers & students

Thursday, May 29, 2014

10 Great New Books for Children Aged 7-14 Years

1. ' Crooked Leg Road ' by Jennifer Walsh (Allen & Unwin) Whispered secrets, a missing boy, a hidden shack and a mysterious f...

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

When Imagination, Story & Creativity Work As One

Lydia reading with her Dad I've written before on this blog about the importance of children's imaginations being fed and stimul...

Monday, May 12, 2014

2014 Australian Children's Book Council Award Nominations

The Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) shortlist has been decided. The awards will be announced in Children's Book Week...

Thursday, May 1, 2014

6 Picture Books Not to be Missed!

I thought I'd share six wonderful picture books that have just landed on my desk. As with all of my posts I receive no payments for revi...

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Fifteen Creative Ideas to Try During Holidays

In Australia schools have shut down for the end of term 1 Easter vacation. It's Autumn in Australia and I'm on holidays too, so I t...

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

22 Great Non-fiction Books for Boys (& Girls)

This isn't my first post about the importance of non-fiction books (see some more links at the end of the post) for boys as readers. So...

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About Me

Trevor Cairney: I am a Professor of Education at The University of Sydney, Australia. I have spent a large part of my adult life as a teacher, academic, researcher and senior university administrator. My interests are varied, including how children learn language and literacy, the nature and construction of meaning, curriculum, pedagogy, and adult learning.

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