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  • 5 Great Countdown Timers for the Classroom

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 23 February 202211 March 2022

    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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  • Is Online Teaching Turning Children Into Zombies?

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 16 February 202223 March 2022

    There is no doubt that online learning/teaching has changed education. We often hear about children who are addicted to their smartphones, tablets or video games, adults too. Children are exposed far too much to screen …

    Parents, Teachers
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  • Rethinking What We Know About Teaching Maths

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 2 February 202223 February 2022

    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. …

    Teachers
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  • It’s All About the Children But Is It Really?

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 3 November 20211 December 2021

    As a teacher, how many times has your workload been unnecessarily increased with the sole reason given that it is for the children? Doesn’t it go without saying that a teacher’s job is to teach …

    Teachers
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  • Preschool or Not?

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 8 September 202115 September 2021

    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 …

    General, Parents
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  • Preparing Your Child for High School

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 18 August 202115 September 2021

    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 …

    Parents
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  • Editable Boarding and Landing Pass

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 4 August 202126 August 2021

    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 …

    Teachers
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  • 5 Tips To Help Your Child Change Schools Smoothly

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 30 June 202112 July 2021

    Changing school can be a scary and daunting experience for a child but if dealt with in the right manner it can be an incredibly exciting time. Read on for five tips on how to …

    Parents
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  • 10 Ways to Motivate Your Child To Read

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 16 June 202130 June 2021

    Motivating your child to read can be a hard task. As children grow and master the skill of decoding they will be able to open doors and be transported to magical places. This is something …

    Literacy, Parents
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  • Artificial Technology Will Not Replace Teachers

    Posted by Saved You a Spot on 17 February 202110 March 2021

    Something that this global pandemic highlighted with respect to teaching, is that politicians, educationalists, headteachers, parents and students alike for once are all in agreement. Everyone is in agreement about the value of the human …

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