The opposite of fiction are non-fiction books, non-fiction are books with stories or information that is true, real and actually happened or happens. Non-fiction genres range from the instructional to the historical. You can learn to …
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A Child-Friendly Guide to Fiction Genres
Helping children discover reading genres that interest them makes them discover new books with greater ease. For example, if children understand that a favourite book of theirs falls into the historical fantasy genre, then they can ask …
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10 Tips for Teaching While Pregnant
So you’re expecting! Congratulations! There is a lot of planning and preparation that takes place before a baby arrives. In addition to getting things ready at home for your new arrival, you’ll need to prepare …
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Chinese New Year 2023 Rabbit Ideas
2023 is the year of the rabbit! Click on the images below for some super cute rabbit art and craft ideas for children. Fun Facts About Chinese New Year for Kids 1. Pop-Up Rabbit Card …
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Inspirational Quotes for Teachers
Who doesn’t need a little pick-me-up now and again? Teaching is hard and many times it can seem like energy is low, especially towards the end of the term. Sometimes, teachers need is a little inspiration to remind …
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Shakespeare Week
Shakespeare Week is a national annual celebration giving primary school aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable early experiences of Shakespeare. This year, it is celebrated from 21-27 March 2022. It is one of the …
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Teachers As Data Analysts
With the increasing pressure to provide evidence that children’s needs are being catered for, teachers need more training in data analysis. In the changing role of education, there is great consensus that teachers should continually …
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What to do when you have a few minutes left at the end of class
We have all been there. Your lesson has finished and you have five minutes left before the bell rings. What should you do? Here are some simple ideas for you to try. Review Review and …
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5 Ways to Use a Timer in the Classroom
Timers are a must tool for teachers. Here are five ways I love to use a timer in my classroom! 1. Sharing Time – Setting a timer for sharing time is helpful to stay on schedule and …
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5 Great Countdown Timers for the Classroom
I love to use countdown timers in the classroom. They are a wonderful tool in maintaining a good pace in a lesson and keeping students focused. There are many different ways you can use timers in your classroom and if …
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