In a heavily audio and visual-based world our pupils are used to flashier things to get their attention. Here’s how we teachers can use it to our advantage: 1. Introduce with audio If you are …
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4 Exciting Ways to Introduce New Topics to Your Pupils
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World Water Day 22nd March 2023 Accelerating Change
Water is the building block of life. It’s easy for many of us to take water for granted as it just comes out of a tap anytime you want it. Yet, all over the globe …
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5 Easy Valentine’s Day Art Ideas for Kids
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! February 14th is a special time of year to celebrate love. For inspiration, I’ve pulled together some fun Valentine’s Day ideas for kids that are perfect for primary …
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Chinese New Year 2023 Rabbit Ideas
2023 is the year of the rabbit! Click on the images below for some super cute rabbit art and craft ideas for children. Fun Facts About Chinese New Year for Kids 1. Pop-Up Rabbit Card …
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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 Ways to Use a Timer in the Classroom
Timers are a must tool for teachers. Here are five ways I love to use a timer in my classroom! 1. Sharing Time – Setting a timer for sharing time is helpful to stay on schedule and …
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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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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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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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30 Words To Use Instead of Very…
Very is a word that is used to emphasise an adjective or an adverb. However, using a more powerful word such as intriguing, immediately makes your writing more mature. For example: The book was very interesting. The …