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Spoil Yourself! Holiday Treats for Teachers
We don't really need an excuse to spoil ourselves, do we? School holidays feel like a pretty good reason to anyway! You guys have worked hard this semester, and it's time to put yourself first for a little while.
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16 Nature Walk Activities for Kids
Get back-to-nature with 16 fun activities to do on a nature walk with your children.
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How to Prioritise Your Tasks When Everything is a Priority
If you want a SIMPLE way to manage your To Do List and a step-by-step guide for setting it up, then this post is for you!
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How to Set up Guided Reading in the Classroom
I remember sitting in a lecture during my teaching studies, listening attentively about the importance of guided reading, an essential part of any early literacy program.
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Simple Strategies to Avoid Teacher Burn Out
A teacher's To Do List is never-ending, right? Here are 5 practical time management tips school teachers can use to help reduce overwhelm and avoid burnout.
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Cityscape Artwork - We Built This City
A fantastic cityscape artwork that covers a range of Visual Arts outcomes.
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How to Make Slime for Kids (Easiest Recipe Ever!)
I may be a bit late to the party. But, this is the fourth slime recipe I have used and it is by far the easiest and most effective recipe ever!
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Report Cards - Then and Now!
I remember when report cards used to be a check box and one sentence at the end.
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Does Class Size Matter? - A Teacher's Point of View
It's a topic that is always debated in the education field!
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The Power of a Teacher
When I was teaching in the classroom, I lost my way and my passion for the job. Constant data collection and analysis, goals, targets, paperwork... rah, rah, rah, caused me to lose sight of why I got into teaching in the first place – teaching the kids!
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Monster Corner Bookmark Craft Activity
Are you looking for a quick, engaging and easy craft activity to do with your students?
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The Power of Questioning in the Classroom
Did you know that teachers are asking up to 400 questions a day?
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Why Graduate Teachers Need a Supportive Mentor
My teaching mentor was my backbone in my first year of teaching! Someone I could rely on... she was honest, yet supportive and someone I could share my love of stationery with!
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Clever Tip for Keeping Track of Student Observations
A clever way to keep track of little observations throughout a busy school day!
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How to Print On Sticky Notes
Miss Thomas from @_littlemissthomas runs us through how she was able to print checklists on sticky notes!
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Quick and Easy Mother's Day Craft Idea
An easy, yet effective Mother's Day Craft idea for you to do with your students in the lead up to Mother's Day.
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Mother's Day Craft and Gift Idea
Don't worry about Mother's Day craft....we have done the hard work for you! Check out how easy this craft idea is...
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Marble Jar Reward System for the Classroom
The counting and clinking of the marbles going into the jar were always the most exciting part of this whole class reward system!
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23 Creative Narrative Teaching Resources for the Classroom
Teaching narrative writing? It's all here...everything you need!
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Romero Britto Inspired Art Activities
Check out these gorgeous Romero Britto inspired art activities...
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The Cone and Cylinder Debate!
The debate is over...we have come to our final decision.
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Fun Easter Bunny Craft Idea
These Easter bunnies are doing their rounds on social media...and it's no wonder why - they are super cute and easy!!
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Composting in the Classroom - Including Curriculum Links!
Nearly 25% of all landfill waste could have been composted into a rich, beneficial resource. This blog outlines how you can compost in your classroom...
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Basket of Tricks - 5 Minute Time Fillers for the Classroom
My days were always jam packed with educational goodness, that's why when 5 minutes opened up - it really threw me!
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Sound and Letter Art Ideas
15 of the cutest letter art ideas you ever did see...
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Wrinkled Heart Classroom Activity
Classroom story and activity to focus on the impacts of bullying.
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Readers' Theatre - Building Fluency, Confidence and Comprehension
Why Readers' Theatre is a must in any classroom...
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10 Ways to Use Persuasive Topic Cards
One set of persuasive topic cards used 10 ways...
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Side Portrait Collages
A funky side profile artwork to do with your students.
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Rainforest Bird Art
Wonderful artwork to create when learning about the rainforest.
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Crepe Paper Artwork
This artwork will look wonderful hanging in your classroom...
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Create Your Own Water Paint using Felt Pens
A cheap and easy way to create water paint for younger children...