Open a book, step into nature

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As teachers, we play a vital role in guiding young learners to explore, question, and care for the world around them. In STEM and Early Years classrooms, the resources we choose can spark curiosity, build foundational skills, and inspire a lifelong connection to learning.

Teacher Angela shares her top resources to create engagement with the natural world through books and online resources. The websites below are suited for children in grades 3 and up.

The Story of Stuff project website inspires children through storytelling, policy, and grassroots action. They challenge the throwaway economy and fight for systems where communities and ecosystems can thrive.

The Ocean Cleanup showcases sustainability and how action can make a significant impact.

Kids nature books — A collection of books for children

Explore this educational and engaging collection of children's books below to spark imagination and learning in your little ones. These books can be found at any great bookstore.

Old enough to save the planet- Lolli Kirby
What a waste- Jess French
The great realisation - Tomos Roberts
A Planet full of plastic- Neal Layton
A home for a little penguin- Hannah Coates
Compost stew- Mary McKenna Siddals
Your planet needs you- Philip Bunting
Little people, big Dreams Steve Irwin, Great, Sir David Attenborough
Where the Forest Meets the Sea- Jeannie Baker
Slow down and be here now- Laura Brand
The Lorax- Dr Seuss
Little Green Books series- Alison Inches
Yucky worms- Vivian French
Bee, Nature's tiny miracle- Patricia Hegarty
Wangari trees of peace- Jeanette Winter
Planting trees in Kenya the story of Wangari Maathai- Claire Nivola
Trash- Andy Mulligan
Nelson's Dangerous Dive- Ellie Jackson

Sustainability is one of the 3 cross-curricular priorities for the Australian curriculum. It should be woven into everything we do!

Screenshot 2025 11 19 at 11 26 38 am — Nelson's Dangerous Dive- Ellie Jackson

Angela Malis

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Teacher Angela shares her top resources to create engagement with the natural world through books and online resources. The websites below are suited for children in grades 3 and up.

The Ocean Cleanup showcases sustainability and how action can make a significant impact.

Explore this educational and engaging collection of children's books below to spark imagination and learning in your little ones. These books can be found at any great bookstore.