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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Rethinking What We Know About Teaching Maths
As I am reading Craig Barton’s book, ‘How I Wish I’d Taught Maths’, I can’t help but be in awe of a person like him, who questioned his already successful and validated outstanding teaching style. …
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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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Outstanding Lesson Or Not?
You know the components an outstanding lesson: good intro, collect information about prior learning, make it meaningful, engage the children, less teacher talk more child involvement, differentiated activities, stretch all children, find the sweet learning …
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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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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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The Best Leaders in Education
If we look at leaders outside the context of education, we find people who inspire, have a vision, take risks, are passionate, strive for success, have high expectations and work hard. In education, it would …
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10 Great School Corridor Displays
Walking into any school, one gets a feel of its vibe within the first few seconds. Displays are important as they communicate powerful messages about what is valued by the school community. They help to …
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World Book Day Ideas
Why is World Book Day organized by UNESCO to promote reading widely observed on 23 April whereas in the UK it is celebrated in March? The reason that organisers in the UK & Ireland moved the observance to …
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5 Tips For Relaxing After A Stressful Term
It’s the first days of the holidays and yes, I won’t lie, I’m so excited! Teachers will for sure be looking forward to a well-deserved rest but some may find it hard to switch off. …
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