Image from canva By Kourtney LaFavreFinding Mentor Texts for Social Emotional LearningWelcome back! I have previously written about SEL, social-emotional-learning here. Today, I thought we could dive in to why mentor texts are important for writers and check out some great, recent examples. Writing children’s books that focus on SEL is an opportunity to instill emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience in young minds. As a children’s book writer, finding mentor texts can be immensely valuable in honing your storytelling skills and understanding how to effectively incorporate SEL themes into your narratives.Why Mentor Texts for Writers?Mentor texts serve as guides…
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Hundreds of wildfires have burned their way through Southern Europe and North Africa this week, with residents of nearby communities forced to flee the billowing smoke and advancing blazes. Firefighters in at least 10 countries in the region have mobilized firefighting planes and trucks to douse the blazes, which have blackened thousands of acres of land, consumed buildings and killed dozens of people.With the summer season typically a popular time for tourists, visitors to the region have also been caught up in the crisis as evacuations were ordered from some coastal resorts, seaside villages and islands. Some roads have also…
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Largs Bay Foreshore Ice Cream Themed Playspace Redevelopment The Largs Bay foreshore playspace is a very popular site with local and visiting families and is set to undergo an exciting redevelopment. The foreshore will be transformed into an ice cream themed playspace with a focus on inclusive play equipment offering opportunities for different ages and abilities. This will be complemented by the ‘changing places facility’ being constructed in 2023/2024 as part of the new public toilet facilities. The playspace is scheduled for construction in the 2023/2024 financial year pending the adoption of the Council’s Annual Business Plan 2023-24, following the…
Congratulations on making the wise yet difficult decision to continue your studies, momma! It’s a tough decision considering you have a little human who depends on you for oh-so-many things. But the results will be worth every hassle you go through. But the big question is: are you ready for grad school? Graduate school is no joke. It’s synonymous with caffeinated nights, late-night studying, and a lot of research. Many students drop out because they fall behind on their coursework or expect someone else to pave the way for them. As a mom, you already have tons on your plate. So, if you’re…
In South Africa, Nelson Mandela is everywhere. The country’s currency bears his smiling face, at least 32 streets are named for him and nearly two dozen statues in his image watch over a country in flux.Every year on July 18, his birthday, South Africans celebrate Mandela Day by volunteering for 67 minutes — painting schools, knitting blankets or cleaning up city parks — in honor of the 67 years that Mr. Mandela spent serving the country as an anti-apartheid leader, much of it behind bars.But 10 years after his death, attitudes have changed. The party Mr. Mandela led after his release from prison, the African National Congress, is in serious…
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OzAsia Festival 2023 OzAsia Festival returns with a jam-packed program with something for the whole family! For three weeks in October and November, OzAsia Festival brings the Adelaide Riverbank Precinct to life with music, dance, theatre, food, and fun. With both free and ticketed events, food markets, art exhibitions and interactive, family-friendly experiences, OzAsia Festival is the biggest gathering of Asian and Asian Australian artists in the country. Family Friendly Festival Highlights Moon Lantern Trail – Free event The free Moon Lantern Trail is one of our favourite family friendly OzAsia Festival highlights. In 2022, families could wander around Tarntanya Wama/Pinky…
Engine oil additives are the blood of your carEver wonder how the engine in your car keeps running smoothly even after thousands of miles? Well, oil additives are to blame for that. So, you can think of engine oil additives as vitamins for your car’s engine. They add to the base oil and help it work better in harsh environments.Oil additives cut down on friction, stop wear, and extend the life of your engine. This makes your ride smoother, quieter, and more efficient. Just like you, your engine needs a little extra care, and this is where oil additives come in.…
by Bryan Patrick AveryIt’s been a hectic (but still fun) year for me. This Fall, my 20th book will be published. I was talking to a friend about this milestone and they asked me a question I hadn’t considered: “Do you ever get burned out?” The question stumped me for a moment. Then, I realized that, no, I don’t get burned out. So, how do I avoid getting burned out? To be honest, I can’t claim that I do this on purpose. It just stems from what I like to read and write. I write across formats (e.g. prose, verse,…