Posted inin Theory & Practice
Wellbeing

TLC for teachers – 5 tips

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
July 28, 2023
3 min

While we are naturally focussed on the well-being of our students. it is good to remember that the best way to be able to do that is to make sure we take care of ourselves too. Teacher author Aoife shares some of her TLC tips for teachers.

Posted inin Behaviour
Classroom Ideas

Wellbeing: Check ins and classroom charts

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
July 23, 2023
2 min

Children thrive when happy. Maintaining a calm and relaxing environment builds a positive and productive learning atmosphere. Guest teacher author, Roisin, has shared some of he tips on managing wellbeing in the classroom.

Posted inin Behaviour
Theory & Practice

Too loud? 3 ideas to help moderate classroom noise

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
July 23, 2023
3 min

The healthy 'buzz' of an engaged and active class can be sign that things are going right but when noise becomes a problem, it is good if children can learn to manage the noise level themselves. Guest teacher author, Roisin, shares three of her tips.

Posted inin Planning and organisation
Theory & Practice

Newly qualified? 5 tips for a successful first day

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
July 20, 2023
4 min

Your first day in your new class is an opportunity to create a positive and lasting impact on students' lives and start to set things up for an enjoyable year. Our guest teacher author, Roisin, has shared some tips for making that all important first day go well.

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
3rd to 4th Class

Three ways to get your year off to a great start

Posted byby Guest Teacher Author
July 17, 2023
3 min

Guest teacher author, Aoife, has shared some tips to help make the start of the new school year go well. Here are three of her ideas.

Posted inin 3rd to 4th Class
5th to 6th Class

Engage students with reading and creative writing using interactive stories

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
June 15, 2023
7 min

An interactive story is one where the reader can choose how they navigate through it. The reader will be presented with critical choices at various points. The key thing is the reader is very much an active participant in the story. Here are a few different ways to engage students by creating their own interactive stories.

Posted inin Tech Tips
Technology Integration

Speed up and augment learning using QR codes

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
May 31, 2023
4 min

QR codes, or 'Quick Response' codes, can eliminate the error prone task of typing links and can be used to augment existing resources with new, digital layers. You can also create QR codes in lessons in a couple of clicks to make it easy to share digital resources with students.

Posted inin Theory & Practice

Making the most of guided reading time

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
May 23, 2023
6 min

Guided reading is a successful feature of literacy lessons in more and more primary schools. At the core to the approach is the focus on a small group working together using the same selected text. Here are some ways to make the best use of that valuable time together.

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
3rd to 4th Class

Independent student activities for guided reading sessions

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
May 23, 2023
3 min

Implementing teacher-led, small group work, such as guided reading, can be a challenge in a busy classroom. It can be useful to develop an array of related activities around chosen texts that other students can partake in without having to be closely monitored.

Posted inin 1st to 2nd Class
3rd to 4th Class

Explore the water cycle by making a solar still

Posted byby Teachers' Corner
May 5, 2023
2 min

Making a solar still is a great summer activity to help learners understand the science of the water cycle. You can harness the power of sunlight to purify water using some easy to find items and some kitchen ingredients.

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