Supporting your new class of 30 students!
You now have 30 new children to educate; this can only be done effectively if you get to know them individually and begin the process…
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5 ways to motivate reluctant readers
The practice of reading is diminishing, both in and out of the classroom. Despite its copious benefits including cognitive engagement, vocabulary expansion and improved concentration;…
Communicating to ALL in the first 5 minutes
“Good morning class. I need you to get your book, pencil case and planner out. Write the title shown on the board and begin the…
Cutting out the classroom chaos
As schools open for the new academic year in September 2020 after a historic experience of being in lockdown, preparing seating plans arising out of…
How to manage your time when lesson planning
Trying to squeeze everything into a 50 minute lesson can feel impossible at times. Starter, main, dessert…I mean plenary…can feel like arbitrary sections to what…
Teaching PE at KS1: Getting ready!
PE is one of the subjects that you can be at your most creative when teaching it!
Create engaging content for your students
You’ve done your research, you’ve prepped for far too many hours and you’ve even whipped up a new pop quiz…
Understanding and working with dyslexic students
Dyslexia and similar learning differences stem from innate patterns of thinking and learning that are associated with high levels of creativity and strong problem-solving and…
X-Factor Mentoring
Some people watch the X-Factor for the amazing singing and the entertainment factor, and some like me are glued to the TV to witness and…
Tips to help students learn in the classroom
Mentors! Not only are we middleman between teachers and students who are facing multiple barriers to learning, but also the knowledge holders, unafraid to explore…