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Fun Map of Australia Geography Activities
Geography can sometimes be one of those less fun subjects to teach – but it doesn’t need to stay that way! With a little creativity, there are ways to shake up your Geography lessons, making them more engaging and fun for you and your students. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through some fun…
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How To Plan for Your First Parent Teacher Conferences – Parent Teacher Conference Forms and Tips
Parent Teacher Conferences. Is it just me, or does the thought of that make you nervous? Here are some tips that will help ease the pressure of your first parent teacher conferences.
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How To Make Homework Fun – 9 Ways to Switch Things Up
Many schools still require that homework is set for students. So, as teachers, how can we make sure we are approaching homework the right way, in order to provide enriching opportunities for student learning to take place? Well, here are a few simple ideas to get you started.
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5 Creative Ideas for Low Cost Student Prizes and Rewards
Giving students incentives and rewards can be an effective way to both motivate them at school and also let them know that we notice their efforts and achievement. Sometimes though, it can be a challenge to figure out how to give them a boost of encouragement without spending extra time and money. Well, when it…
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Scientific Definitions, Medical Advice and Other Observations: A Reflection on the Things Kids Say
What are antlers? How do you know if you’re still a kid? And what happens if you don’t get the head-lice out of your hair?
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Using Intentional Questioning in the Classroom to Encourage Deeper Thinking
Encouraging students to think deeply and creatively about the content we teach is beneficial in so many ways. It causes them to stop and reflect on the information, and it encourages them to be more thoughtful and independent in their learning. One useful way to start is by being intentional with the questions we ask.
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How to Use and Differentiate Choice Boards for Students in Your Learning Space
Student choice boards are a fun and engaging tool to use in the classroom, and they come with many benefits. They are versatile and can be used in many different subject areas for many different year levels. They are a simple tool to use to encourage student agency in learning, and they are great for…
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An Open Letter to New Teachers: Encouragement for Your First Year in the Classroom
You’ve worked so hard to get to this point, and you’ve made it this far. A world of possibility lies before you. This is such an exciting stage, and you have so much to look forward to – but there are a few things you need to know.
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Cupcakes, Princesses & Fairy Wands: A Reflection on Dress-Up Days
I remember when I had the privilege of being called in for relief work on what happened to be a free choice dress-up day in a girls’ school. There is something fascinating about how merely wearing different clothes to school completely changes the atmosphere. I was in a reception class for the day and we…
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13 Practical Classroom Management Tips for Primary School Teachers
One thing that you soon come to learn when teaching is that a good behaviour management plan is everything. Here are some tips to help you out.
The Musings of Mrs T 