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Mosaic Easter Craft Activities!
Put away the cotton balls, get your scissors and glue ready and create some beautiful designs with these mosaic Easter craft activities!
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Phonological Awareness Screening Test for the Classroom
Use this phonological screening test to gain a greater understanding of how your students are progressing.
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23 Activity Ideas for Book Week 2018 - Find Your Treasure
The theme for this year's book week is - Find your Treasure! Here are some fun activity ideas for you to use in the classroom or library.
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Insta-Easter | Easter Classroom Inspiration!
Need some Easter inspiration for your classroom? Take a look at these Instagram ideas for Easter activities and decorations for your students!
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International Human Rights Day in the Classroom | Activity Ideas
This blog highlights a series of activities designed to educate, inform, enlighten and embolden your students with knowledge about human rights.
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Book Week Costume Ideas for Teachers
Check out some of the easiest and best book week costume ideas.
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10 Easy and Fun Easter Craft Ideas for Kids
Super cute Easter craft ideas to use in your classroom, including printable templates.
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Teaching Synonyms in the Classroom | The Must-Have Synonym Poster Collection
Introducing synonyms to early writers is the perfect way to expand their vocabulary and in turn improve and enhance their writing. Check out this blog for some engaging ways to explore synonyms with your students.
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Engaging Biography Lesson Activities (+ Interview Skills for Kids!)
Did you know biographical texts can be AMAZING? That's with the right biography lesson activities, that is! Take a look at our NEW unit plan!
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End of Year Activity Ideas | Christmas Puzzle Fun
Looking for a fun Christmas activity to keep your students engaged as we approach the end of the school year?
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Maths Warm-Up PowerPoints for the Classroom
Check out our new Maths Warm Up PowerPoints - the perfect addition to your classroom.
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NEW Interactive Wall Display | What's the Question?
This isn't just any classroom display! Get your students' brains buzzing with our NEW interactive wall display - What's the Question?
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Classroom Practices to Promote a Green Future with Teach Starter
Some helpful tips for promoting a green future in your classroom with Teach Starter.
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Exploring Different Fonts and Prints with Young Readers
Learn about the importance of exposing your students to a variety of fonts and just how easy it is to encourage them to recognise the different ways letters are written in print.
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The Secret to Effective Classroom Transitions
Do you want your students to save time with classroom transitions? Move seamlessly between lessons with our top tips!
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How to Use a Mailbox in the Classroom
This blog has everything you need to know about setting up a classroom mailbox in your classroom today!
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How to Teach Reading | an Essential Guide
A research-based look into the essentials of teaching reading and the importance of looking at the big picture.
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Real World Mathematics | Exploring Maths with an End of Term Party
Planning an end of term party for your class? It's the perfect occasion to explore mathematics in a real world context!
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6 Benefits of Using Gamification in the Classroom
What is gamification and how can it be used to enhance learning in the classroom? Read this blog for everything you need to know about gamification in the classroom.
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Student Happy Mail | Printable Mailbox for the Classroom
A little happy mail to brighten your students' day in the form of a printable mailbox for your classroom.
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Persuasive Writing Examples For Kids | Bump It Up Wall Template
This persuasive bump it up wall template is perfect! It can be used for its persuasive writing examples and for goal setting in the classroom.
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Hands-On Addition Activities for the Classroom
Our top picks for hands-on activities to consolidate simple addition.
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Can't Touch This... Cactus Classroom Theme Pack
These funky little succulents make us smile! Get organised in style with this awesome new printable classroom theme pack.
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How to Make a Practical Teacher Survival Kit
As a refreshing change from the usual back-to-school content teachers consume, here's a guide for setting up a Teacher Survival Kit for yourself or a teaching bestie!
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What's the Deal with the 4-Day School Week?
Have you heard the buzz about the 4-day school week? Growing in popularity across the US, we break down the pros and cons of a shortened teaching week.
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Group Work in the Classroom | How to Effectively Organise Group Rotations
Check out these super helpful resources and tips for managing group work in your classroom.
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Informative Writing | Teaching Tips and Unit Plans
Are you teaching informative writing? Read this article for must-have tips, teaching resources and unit plans!
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Meet Our Teacher - Bronwyn Brady
Meet content creator and podcast host, Bronwyn Brady! Learn all about her teaching experience, passion for education, and her favourite blogs and podcasts over the last few years.
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New Genius Hour Resources! Everything You Need for Inquiry-Based Learning Projects
This brand new teaching resource pack will help you support students in their own self-directed, open-ended inquiry projects!
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The Ultimate Halloween Maths Activities (2020)
The spookiest maths group activities around! Get ready for some serious learning this Halloween.
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An Easy No-Sew Teaching Apron
Check out this simple DIY teacher's apron using a tea towel and a hot glue gun!
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Meet Our Teacher - Holly Mitchell
Meet our lovely Early Years teacher, Holly! Get to know Holly's passion for teaching, her teaching background, and some of her favourite blogs published.