Melanie NotarasMar 14, 20185 min readAn open post to Principals: How to ENCOURAGE Parents TO HELP in READING GROUPSI’ll admit it, I’m biased – when my kids were younger I loved helping out in their classroom, especially reading groups. It’s not only...
Melanie NotarasFeb 27, 20183 min readLessons kids learn from school fundraisingHave you ever offered to do the face-painting at your school fete? Or reading groups? It’s well known that kids whose parents volunteer...
Melanie NotarasFeb 20, 20183 min readThe importance of bedtime storiesWhy do we need to read bedtime stories to our kids? And what sort of books? Check out our favourites!
Melanie NotarasFeb 13, 20183 min readValentine's Day Reads for Middle Grade KidsIt isn't easy to find books that significantly feature love or romance for middle grade books, but we've come up with a list that
Melanie NotarasFeb 7, 20184 min readThe 7 WORST fundraising ideas you should NEVER do at your schoolAre you getting less traction with the same tired fundraiser again and again? If you’re scratching around for a new school fundraising...
Melanie NotarasJan 29, 20183 min readWhat GAMEBOOKS are and WHY they are so VERY (VERY) GOODI love gamebooks. I started reading them when I was about 10 years old and it was my favorite genre for a long time. Every page an...
Melanie NotarasJan 23, 20183 min read11 EFFECTIVE IDEAS to generate GREAT PUBLICITY for your next school fundraiserYou’re ready for your big school fundraising event. You have the volunteers organised and you’ve outlaid the cash. Whether it’s a book...