Eccentric Earth Learning

Not Your Typical Matariki LessonIt’s time to go beyond just colouring in star pictures! Let’s explore different sides of Matariki with the creative story Flit the Fantail and the Matariki Map. This lesson plan blends the Māori New Year with a range of curriculum topics for a richer, more dynamic learning experience: Reading and Appreciating the Story: Deepen understanding through comprehension and analysis, connecting the themes of Matariki to the narrative. Alliteration Adventure: Create you

All the letters that misbehave and make words nearly impossible to pronounce.This resource pack is the perfect accompaniment to the book P is for Pterodactyl, but you don’t need the book to use it! Use this as a valuable part of your class literacy focus, or as a fantastic resource to keep on hand for supply teachers! Reading Task:Play Popcorn Pronunciation to collect as many words as you can by pronouncing them correctly. Writing:Roll-a-Plot to create a quirky story using eccentric English. M

Hey! Ho! What a show! Look at what we’ve made! Let’s see if we can find more friends for the Easter Hat Parade. Begin by reading the book together as a class. Explore the unique characters and their hats through rich discussion of the vocabulary, illustrations, and the deeper messages within the text. Core Lessons: Reading: Forget Easter eggs - Australia has its own amazing egg-laying native animals! Students will explore short texts that highlight these unique creatures and how they live in the

This resource, based on the Bluey book Cricket, offers an engaging way to teach young learners essential life skills through fun and interactive activities. The story of Rusty and his love for cricket highlights perseverance, resilience, teamwork, and family values. Rusty faces challenges on the cricket field, learning to handle failure and grow with the support of his family and team. Core Lessons: Perseverance: Rusty shows the importance of sticking with challenges and not giving up.Resilien