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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10 Tips for Teaching While Pregnant
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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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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 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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5 Ofsted Myths Debunked
According to ‘Ofsted Inspection – Clarification for Schools Ofsted grade lessons – Handbook for inspecting schools in England under section 5 of the Education Act 2005‘ the following myths are officially debunked! 1. Ofsted grade …
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x + y: A Mathematician’s Manifesto for Rethinking Gender – My thoughts
This book came into my hands as a Christmas gift from my father, a mathematician. After I got over my initial, ‘Oh gosh! ! Why would I be interested in this book thoughts…’ I decided …
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10 Things Teachers Do On Top Of Teaching
If you are a teacher, you know you don’t just teach in a day’s work. Teaching is one of the most underestimated professions out there and if you are wondering why, read on to find …
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Top 5 Posts on the Blog for 2021
As another year comes to an end, check out the 5 top visited posts on the blog in 2021! According to my readers, some posts may be oldies but they are still goldies! Thank you …
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International Migrants Day: 18th December
We have celebratory days for everything, mothers, fathers, the environment etc. With the ever increasing violence in the world, millions of people have had to leave their countries to save themselves, their families and to …
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