Tag: Lessons
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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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6 Simple Ways to Combine English and Maths in Your Teaching
To prioritise English or to prioritise Maths – that is the question. But what if there was a way to spend time covering both at once? Well, there is.
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Holding the Umbrella: A Reflection on Morning Duty
A few years ago, while working at a girls’ school, there was one thing I came to dread: morning duty. Normally, I don’t mind morning duties, but at this particular school, they were anything but ordinary — they required far more effort than I had expected.
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How To Use Student Choice Boards for ELA Assessment
Assessing English Language Arts (ELA) can be quite a challenge. There’s so much to cover and it’s hard to know where to start. Well, let me share a strategy with you that will be able to make your ELA assessments a little easier.
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Let Us Not Forget To Teach Kids About Our History
In today’s fast-paced world, education must continually evolve to keep up with the latest technological and scientific developments. There comes a point where educators simply need to make decisions about what to prioritise, but I wonder how many of them are prioritising history.
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