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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Editable Boarding and Landing Pass
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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 …
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How to be an Outstanding Primary School Teacher – Book Review
Who doesn’t want to be the best version of themselves? Being the best version of you is not only beneficial for yourself but for those around you. Being one who wants to further develop in …
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Morning Routine In the Classroom
According to Doug Lemov of Teach Like a Champion, a morning routine “…is about making a habit out of what’s efficient, productive, and scholarly after the greeting and as the students take their seats and class …
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5 Free Online Christmas Book Sites
Whether you are a teacher looking for resources during online teaching or a parent looking to bond with your young ones, you are bound to love these 5 FREE websites with read aloud online books …
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Free Websites for Halloween Worksheets and Activities
It’s that ‘spook-tacular’ time of the year again, where we get to see witches, skeletons and goblins roaming the streets! Hallowe’en coincides with our half-term so we always get to celebrate it a bit earlier. …
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Nature Theme: Classroom Reveal 2020-21
WOW! What a year this is going to be…one month into school and the going is tough, to say the least. New health regulations for Covid-19 pandemic require desks to face forward and children cannot …
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6 Ways to Help Children Fidget Quietly
Fidgeting is a thing for many people, both adults and children. It may be a result of nervousness, frustration, agitation, boredom, ADHD or a combination. Studies show that when interested in a task, a seated …
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‘Africa’ Classroom Display Idea
Displays are an important part of any classroom, as they make the room appear more inviting and encourage learning. A good classroom display engages, informs and brightens up the atmosphere of the classroom. In this post I’d like to share a …
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How to Combat Racism in the Classroom
During these times, when racism and xenophobia are on the rise, it is important that all children from all backgrounds, learn and show a non-discriminative stance towards others. Education is the best tool for tackling …
