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An open post to Principals: How to ENCOURAGE Parents TO HELP in READING GROUPS
I’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 Notaras
Mar 14, 20185 min read


Lessons kids learn from school fundraising
Have 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 Notaras
Feb 28, 20183 min read


The importance of bedtime stories
Why do we need to read bedtime stories to our kids? And what sort of books? Check out our favourites!
Melanie Notaras
Feb 21, 20183 min read


Valentine's Day Reads for Middle Grade Kids
It 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 Notaras
Feb 14, 20183 min read


The 7 WORST fundraising ideas you should NEVER do at your school
Are you getting less traction with the same tired fundraiser again and again? If you’re scratching around for a new school fundraising...
Melanie Notaras
Feb 7, 20184 min read


What GAMEBOOKS are and WHY they are so VERY (VERY) GOOD
I 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 Notaras
Jan 30, 20183 min read


11 EFFECTIVE IDEAS to generate GREAT PUBLICITY for your next school fundraiser
You’re ready for your big school fundraising event. You have the volunteers organised and you’ve outlaid the cash. Whether it’s a book...
Melanie Notaras
Jan 23, 20183 min read
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