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IT for Kids series

Coming soon …

We’re very excited about … IT for Kids — a complete information technology course for primary schools.

This series comprehensively addresses key information technology skills in accordance with seven technology competencies.

Each unit consists of a teacher focus page and a photocopiable student activity worksheet.

The authors, Jo Stewart and Lew Cochrane, each have more than 20 years' experience in NSW schools, both as classroom teachers, ICT co-ordinators and district technology facilitators.

The consultant to the project is Vicki Hazell, a Melbourne teacher and author.

      Books 3 & 4 (years 3-4)   Nov 2008      $39.95 each
      Books 5 & 6 (years 5-6)   Feb 2009   
      Books 1 & 2 (years 1-2)   mid 2009

Basic Skills: Practice & Tests Maths jackets

Basic Skills Practice & Tests: Language Conventions Year 7 is now available. This month the series will be completed, with the publication of Basic Skills Practice & Tests: Maths for Year 7. These books are designed to help teachers prepare their students for the NAPLAN tests, and contain a complete year's work, organised over four terms, giving practice material and sample tests.



Now available …

What Will I Write series

The What Will I Write series for years 3–6 continues to be extremely well-received by teachers.

"These are the best guides for assessing children's writing that I have seen. And so easy to use. I'll be using them in my sessions from now on," was the response of one Melbourne-based literature consultant.

All four books are now available.