Tag: School
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15 Fun STEM Picture Books for Read-Aloud Time
STEM is such a fun and versatile learning area, and it can be a great opportunity for introducing some new picture books to your students. If you’re looking for some picture books that celebrate and encourage STEM, you’re in the right place. Here’s a list of 15 of my favourite STEM themed picture books.
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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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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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