After two years of lockdowns and school closures I start the academic year with great optimism for what is to come. For my classroom theme this year, I drew inspiration from my current cooking program …
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Preschool or Not?
Are you in a dilemma as to whether you should send your child to preschool or not? Ultimately it comes down to your personal preference and there is, in my opinion, no right or wrong …
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How To Be An Outstanding Middle Leader – Book Review
Firstly, I love how in her book Zoe Paramour mentions that she has intentionally not included a chapter that focuses on teaching and learning which was surprising as when one thinks of any form of …
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New Academic Year And New Beginnings!
As teachers we are lucky to have the luxury of celebrating two new years, a new year and a new academic year. A new year never really seems much of one as a new academic …
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Preparing Your Child for High School
Transitioning from primary school to high school is a big change not only for pupils but for parents too. Moving to a new school with new classes, routines, new classmates and new teachers can all …
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Big Happy Planner Box Kit Teacher Fresh Start 2021
It’s that time of the year again when teachers start thinking about planning the new year ahead and with that being said…who doesn’t love a cute planner to do just that? I know I do! …
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Editable Boarding and Landing Pass
An idea found in Talk-Less Teaching by Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkman, that was a great hit with my class this year was the boarding and landing pass cards. This activity provides a simple AfL strategy, feedback …
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Talk-Less Teaching: Practice Participation and Progress – Book Review
In the book ‘Talk-Less Teaching’ by Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkham, published by Crown House Publishing, you can explore techniques on which teachers can draw to help pupils embed learning and make progress without the …
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5 Myths About Teachers
Teachers have long been targeted for common misconceptions about their profession. While teachers know the truth, it seems that the government turns a blind eye to the amount of work, continuing education, and paperwork that …
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How To Decide On Your Classroom Theme
Are you tired of last year’s classroom theme and thinking of a change but don’t know what to go for? Read on for 4 simple ways that can help you decide on this year’s classroom …
