Educational Books

Educational Books & Software

Thinkers Keys Cards

This is the 3rd generation of the Thinkers Keys series. Based on a powerful pack of 20 cards for teachers and students to organise and stimulate thinking in all learning experiences.

Highly practical, generating intellectual quality in young people, with a focus on critical and creative thinking processes.

A pack of 20 A5 Thinkers Keys cards with a large icon on the front of each; and a clear description of the Thinkers Key on the back.

A 16-page booklet with a series of suggestions for implementation, plus some organisational frameworks and a Thinksheet for use by students in their daily learning experiences.

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The Fabulous First 5 Minutes

The Fab First 5 School Pack gives teachers the opportunity to help children stay motivated on a regular basis. It contains:

Powerpoint presentation for computer and e-whiteboard use

Facilitator's Guide

Master pdfs for the Possibili-tree and leaves

20 x Blackline masters for regular classroom activities, or for whenever specific challenges arise.

Hang up your worries' script to lead children through a quick meditation process

A4 pdfs of A for Attitude posters to print and display on your classroom wall.

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Innovative Teachers' Companion - Secondary Edition 2012

This essential teachers' diary is based on the philosophy that the classroom is a place for active learning, where students are challenged with and inspired by a range of cooperative and cognitive strategies to successfully engage higher order thinking. The Companion, now in its tenth edition, is helping innovative educators to prepare stimulating lessons which challenge students in their classrooms

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Innovative Teachers' Companion - Primary Edition 2012

Picture Magic

Picture Magic book and CD uses engaging photographs across the curriculum to spark and deepen children's thinking. It outlines thinking frameworks including Tony Ryan’s Thinkers Keys, Bloom's Revised Taxonomy and Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences.

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Fit Kids

Lisa Curry is one of Australia's best-known athletes who has learned how to get the most out of her body. She knows what she is talking about after years of intense training and healthy eating. Now, with an athlete's knowledge and a mother's resourcefulness, Lisa reveals the secrets of kids' wellbeing and what parents can do to give their child the best start in life.
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Starting Sounds

From the creators of Crossword Genius comes this new Australian phonics program for learning single sounds and their association with letters, words and pictures.
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Timetable Genius

Create a timetable for your school, college or other educational institute using this easy to use software. Ensure staff and classroom availability and identify any student, staff or classroom timetable conflicts.
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Crossword Genius

The best tool to create crossword and word search puzzles. For the first time designers to professionals. Used in hundreds of schools by children of all ages.
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Reflections on classroom thinking strategies

Be inspired to enrich your classroom teaching practice by implementing the thinking strategies outlined in the Teaching and Thinking Framework. Over 11, 000 copies sold.
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The Reconciliation of Goldilocks and the Three Bears

This book teaches thinking skills to primary students. As an entertaining sequel to the traditional story, it provides a springboard for a range of absorbing and imaginative classroom activities.
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Brain Tumour Series

These three storybooks provide age-appropriate information for a child with a brain tumour. They promote conversation so the child and family can share experiences and feelings.
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Swinger Motion Analysis Software

Swinger is a motion analysis program developed to enhance the teaching/learning of skills and game play. It provides an excellent way for Physical Education to meet assessment criteria and to provide opportunity for the integrated curriculum.
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Thinkers Keys

The practical material in 'Thinkers Keys' will support you in developing intellectual quality practices in everyday teaching, and includes hundreds of activity cards, teaching ideas and printable handouts that have been extensively tested in many classrooms.
Demo version available (Windows, Macintosh)
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The Ripple Effect

In this spirited little book, you will be offered many simple thoughts and strategies that demonstrate how ripples can be generated in your life every day. These ideas will inspire you to believe in your personal power, and convince you that your efforts can indeed make a positive difference.

Every change on this planet begins with someone, somewhere.
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