Build your school community with collaborative storytelling!
And watch your students reap the rewards. We often talk about collaboration in schools, but this usually means student–student...
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M.A. Notaras
- Jun 7
- 3 min
Dear Fundraisers, Covid-19 is not yet over
I know this because I have Covid right now, and I'm as sick as a dog. This is my second bout of Covid in four months, can you believe it?...
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M.A. Notaras
- May 23
- 9 min
The Step-by-Step Guide on How to Write a Press Release to Promote your School Fundraiser
There are lots of reasons why it's a great idea for your school fundraising event to be published in the local newspaper: To help attract...
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M.A. Notaras
- Nov 30, 2021
- 4 min
Volunteers, clear goals and a plan - prepare now to make next year EASY and SUCCESSFUL!
Do you know what is the backbone of a thriving school-parent organisation? It's the volunteers! Parents and carers who are motivated and...
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M.A. Notaras
- Sep 3, 2021
- 2 min
Back to School UK & USA - it's time to schedule your fundraising!
It’s back to school time in the northern hemisphere – which means – it’s also time to schedule your school fundraising for the year...
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M.A. Notaras
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
Not school fundraising because of Covid lockdown? Actually, it could be more important than ever.
There's a pandemic raging around us. So many schools and communities in lockdown. Should we even be doing school fundraising? Yes. Yes we...
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Melanie Notaras
- Dec 12, 2018
- 4 min
11 CRAZY and SURE FIRE ways to keep your kids READING
See, there's this thing called the summer slide that happens over the school holidays ... and sadly, no, it's not taking your kids t
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Melanie Notaras
- Dec 4, 2018
- 4 min
9 Fun Things you can do with Books in the School Holidays!
If you're looking for fun things to do in the school holidays, here are 9 unusual and fantastic ideas and activities your child will lov
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Melanie Notaras
- Nov 28, 2018
- 4 min
Best teacher gift idea for Christmas? A Teacher Appreciation Book!
Kids love giving Christmas gifts to all the special people in their lives - including their wonderful teachers. But instead of a box of medi
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Melanie Notaras
- Nov 21, 2018
- 4 min
Make your own ... Story Advent Calendar!
Kids love the magic of opening an advent calendar, with a new small gift every day. But instead of a chocolate or sweet, why not create your
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Melanie Notaras
- Nov 13, 2018
- 3 min
Tis the season to love books! 6 Christmas must-reads for 7-12 year olds.
Ho, ho, ho, it's nearly Christmas! Whether you're sweltering through the summer heat, or rugged up against the snow, it's the pe
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Melanie Notaras
- Nov 6, 2018
- 4 min
Time to get planning: 6 tips to help this be your best school fundraising year yet!
Are you a new P&C or P&F (or other school-parent group) eager to fundraise? Or an established one that's trying to improve your
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Melanie Notaras
- Oct 30, 2018
- 5 min
How to Fundraise Without Selling Anything
Is your school community 'sales-tired'? Your volunteers burnt-out? Your families feeling obliged to purchase things they don't w
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Melanie Notaras
- Oct 24, 2018
- 3 min
5 Deliciously Spooky Halloween Stories for Middle Grade readers ... if you dare!
Halloween is supposed to be all about scary, right? Spirits, ghosts and horror can be fascinating, and books are a safe way for kids to expl
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Melanie Notaras
- Oct 16, 2018
- 7 min
Solve your Christmas shopping by buying books online: last order dates roundup!
Love Christmas? Hate shopping? Books make great gifts for both kids and adults - and shows kids you value reading by associating books with
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Melanie Notaras
- Oct 10, 2018
- 7 min
Like Bizarre and Funny Adventure? Here are 53 weirdly funny stories for Middle Graders!
Hey Middle Graders! Do you like stories that are bizarre, weird and funny, with adventure mixed in? Then you're just like me! So if you&
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Melanie Notaras
- Oct 3, 2018
- 3 min
Why Imagination is Important for Developing Your Child’s Future
My daughter had her friend over for a play date today, and they wanted to cook. There were leftover egg whites in the fridge and I suggested
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Melanie Notaras
- Sep 26, 2018
- 10 min
What is a good school fundraiser?
Wow, what a question. While you're asking, do you mind first holding this piece of string for me? Now tell me how long it is and what yo
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Melanie Notaras
- Sep 19, 2018
- 3 min
Reducing Anxiety of Reading
My daughter started at a new school two years ago and I walk her there every day. About halfway along there's a rise in the footpath, fo
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Melanie Notaras
- Sep 12, 2018
- 3 min
Comfort Reading - is it good for you?
Do you ever have times when it’s all too much - a transition period, a loss or an ongoing stress? Instead of a packet of chocolate biscuits,
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