Tag: Ideas
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Why are Sight Words Important? Benefits of and Tips for Teaching Sight Words
I encourage you not to neglect teaching sight words to your children. When used in conjunction with a phonetic teaching approach, sight word memorisation has many benefits. In this post, I’ll focus on the benefits of teaching sight words, and share some tips for making the most of this teaching approach.
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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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Exploring Shadows with Kids – 7 Fun Activities for Teaching Shadows
Do you notice shadows anymore? Children do, and there are so many learning opportunities in something as simple as a shadow. I hope that these ideas inspire you to try exploring shadows with the children that you work with.
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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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Spelling Activities and Spelling Resources – 12 Engaging Ways to Teach Children Spelling and Vocabulary
There are so, so many options for activities and strategies to use when it comes to teaching and practising spelling. Yet, I know that sometimes as teachers we can still find ourselves searching for new ways to try to keep our students interested in their spelling work. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of some…
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