Teaching ideas & inspiration
Featured Teaching Resources
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11 Ways to Play (The Importance of Play in Childhood Development)
Have your children been engaging in more play than usual lately? It may be comforting to know the importance of play in childhood development - and how it can look!
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Sight Word Game | Minimal Set up and Kids LOVE it!
A sight word game that has minimal set up and your kids will be begging you to play!
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Sunflower Paper Craft for Kids | Easy and Fun
The ultimate paper craft activity to welcome your students back to school! It's bright, cheerful, fun and easy for kids.
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How to Help Kids Focus in the Classroom
These simple, yet effective activities are perfect to help kids focus.
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Word Family Paper Cups | Hands-On Phonics
Find out how fun and easy it is to make word family paper cups. Use these clever cups as a hands-on learning tool to accelerate learning in early years phonics. Plus, find other essential word family teaching resources.
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Working Memory in Kids (Printable Resources and Activities)
This blog will highlight how to foster and develop a child's working memory through activities and games in the classroom environment.
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Teachers: TED Talks You'll Want to Watch!
Want to feel uplifted and inspired? What you do matters - these TED talks for teachers will help concrete this thought in your mind.
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8 Brilliant Ways to Cook and Learn with Kids!
Cooking with kids is a brilliant way to learn from home and at school. Don't miss these 8 learning suggestions with curriculum focus and delicious benefits. Plus, teaching resources that rise to the occasion.
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Symmetry for Kids - Grid Drawing Activities (NEW Resource)
Do you want a fun, engaging activity to teach symmetry for kids? These fun building block grid activities are the best way to do it!
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Rainy Day Activities | Rainbow Foam Fun
An uplifting rainy day activity that's quick, easy and fun! Rainbow foam will brighten any day and open doors to hands-on learning, science and sensory play!
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Making the Most of Teaching From Home (Home Classroom Inspiration!)
Are you teaching from home for the foreseeable future! You are a superstar! We'd love to help you out with these inspirational tips from teachers like you.
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65 Fun Activities to Stop Kids Saying... 'I'm Bored!'
Are you looking for boredom busters? This list of 65 fun things to do at home with kids is a game-changer!
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9 Fun Outdoor Learning Activities for Kids
Find out how easy and fun it is to take learning outside with 9 inspiring outdoor activities for kids.
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20 Amazing Sidewalk Chalk Ideas for Learning (and Fun)
Are you stuck at home? Do you need to get out in the fresh air? These awesome sidewalk chalk ideas for learning are your new best friend!
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Virtual Excursions Plus Fun Activities Kids Will Love
A collection of some of the best virtual excursions and learning experiences kids will absolutely love!
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Role Play Area in the Classroom (Fruit and Vegetable Shop)
The cutest, most adorable fruit and vegetable role play printable collection you ever did see...
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CVC Words | New and Improved Printable Resources
Are you teaching CVC words to your little learners yet? Here are some fantastic new printable CVC words resources.
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14 Terrific Activities and Resources for Teaching Time
From telling the time to creating a timeline, check out these 14 fun and engaging time activities and resources!
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Survival Tips for Computer Time (for Classroom Teachers)
Computer time with younger students can be a nightmare. It doesn't need to be, here are some super helpful hints and tips.
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30+ Tips for Teaching Handwriting in the Early Years
Are you looking for hints and tips for teaching handwriting in your early years classroom? Check out this collection of activities and printable resources.
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The Ultimate Early Years Resource | Peg Cards
The ultimate early years resource has arrived - our awesome printable peg cards are a must download! They cover a range of topics including phonics and numbers.
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Colourful Caterpillar and Butterfly Activities
Simple, cute, fun and educational caterpillar and butterfly activities for the early years.
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Positive Feedback for Students (with Examples)
Are you interested in helping your students embrace mistakes, and learn from them? Read our tips (with examples!) for how to give positive feedback.
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Strategies for Emotional Regulation | Helping Kids Reset
Do you have any students who need help calming down? These strategies for emotional regulation will help your students press the reset button.
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Crossing the Midline Activities
Do you want to know what the body's midline is? Or, are you looking for crossing the midline activities for your classroom?
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Bushfire Relief - How Your Class Can Help
Help communities in need and get your school to participate in one of these fantastic bushfire relief activities!
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8 More IKEA Hacks for the Classroom
8 more inspirational IKEA hacks for the classroom! Get creative, cut costs and keep prices low with these must-have ideas for clever teachers.
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Guided Maths Planning (A How To Guide for Teachers)
What if we told you guided maths planning and organising doesn't need to be a time-consuming task...
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The Ultimate Guide to Wet Weather Lunches (for Teachers)
Make sure your head isn't left spinning at the end of wet lunchtimes with these super-effective hints and tips.
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20 Must-Read Children's Books for Upper Years
Don't miss the ultimate list of recommended children books for upper years. Created by award-winning teacher librarian Megan Daley, these books are a must-read in every upper years classroom.
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IKEA Spinning Wheel Fun in the Classroom (Printable Templates)
Are you looking for some fun ways to incorporate the IKEA spinning wheel in your classroom? We have created a selection of printable templates...
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20 Children's Books for Middle Years
Are you looking for some wonderful children's books to explore and share with your middle years students? We've teamed up with award-winning teacher librarian Megan Daley to create a helpful list of 20 must-read books.