Poetry should be a curriculum priority in English classes, as it can help students become more versed in writing and literature. Many teachers shy away from poetry because they find it hard to teach or …
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Poetry Display: Draw back the curtains
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Classroom Reveal 2018-19: Dragon Theme
We have been back in school for a month now and my classroom reveal is long overdue! The truth is, it’s still not quite how I want it, but I’m not sure when it will …
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Why I want a Pinterest-Worthy Classroom
Don’t get me wrong, your classroom does not have to be Pinterest worthy. A colour coordinated scheme, does not make you a great teacher, and if that’s not really your cup of tea, that’s ok! …
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How to make a dragon scale background
Follow me to school to see how I change a plain background into one with dragon scales for my dragon themed classroom. What is your classroom theme? Have you got one? Let me know in …
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Flexible seating
The foundation of current pedagogies in education – child-centered, personalised learning from the bottom up – flexible seating! Not sure what that means? Read on to find out more… Also known as alternative seating, flexible seating …
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Introduction to Anchor Charts
Anchor charts are a must in your classroom. You have seen them everyone on the internet, but you may still have a few queries about what they actually are, how to create them and how …
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Classroom display idea for ‘The Environment’
Here is an idea for a quick display for the Science topic ‘The Environment’. Firstly, you will need a catchy backdrop, I used one with the sea. If you don’t have one like it then …
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12 Amazing Library Display Ideas for Every Month
One of the best ways to motivate and encourage children to read books is a good book display. Coming up with ideas can be hard and the internet can at times be overwhelming, leaving you …
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Robinson Crusoe Display
Historical narratives can be tough for kids to comprehend as they are written in an old-fashioned style and use vocabulary that has seized to exist. By breaking them down and analysing them bit by bit, …
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The Tyger: poem by William Blake
Year 6 were introduced to “The Tyger” poem by William Blake and were mesmerised by it. There is no doubt that this piece of literature is immortal and still burns bright with today’s youth. 🐯 …
