This book represents a fresh approach to the "3 Rs". It's a 'how to' for planning learning that is rich, relevant and responsive to student needs and interests and mandatory K-8 syllabus requirements. While employing NSW syllabus outcomes for stages ES1-4, planning strategies and content are relevant for other Australian states and the international educational community. Teacher education students will also benefit from the book's clarity of content and structure. Practising teachers will find the book a valuable hands-on resource to support school and class planning intiatives. The book examines the why and how of planning for meaningful learning experiences in everyday classrooms. It develops a series of frameworks that teachers can use to enrich learning and equip children to deal with changes in the 21st century. Each framework is illustrated with examples of stage-based classroom teaching and learning activities that accommodate mandatory syllabus outcomes. Guidelines for authentic assessment are outlined and assessment strategies incorporated in all examples.