I wanted a hands on way for students to learn the parts of a circle. Since I have small class sizes, this was not a big expense to get the supples. paper plates pipe cleaners/chenille stems circle stickers straws rectangle stickers hot glue gun Here are the directions: The back of the directions had a … Read more
If there is one routine that has the potential to transform the way that number sense is built in your classroom, it is number talks. I absolutely LOVE number talks and how they increase students’ math confidence and help them build flexibility and strategic thinking. Also – they’re just plain FUN! In this 30-minute … Read more
If you’re looking for an engaging and educational way to support your KS1 computing lessons, particularly as children transition from Beebots to ScratchJr, the BBC’s latest CBeebies series, Wonderblocks, is well worth exploring. Available on CBeebies and iPlayer, this innovative show is designed to develop essential thinking skills through adventure, problem-solving, and playful storytelling. From … Read more
Hello, my dear colleagues! Alice here, and I want to chat about a very personalized way to motivate students to learn English! In the heart of my online English classroom, something magical happens—birthday celebrations! This week, a student and I designed a birthday cake in our virtual game world. We explored wishes, likes, dislikes, and … Read more
The movie Star Wars relied greatly on a mystical ability called “the Force.” You can’t see it. It’s an invisible energy that interacts with everything around it. A little green guy named Yoda uses this mystical “Force” to move objects around. Intriguing, sure, but it’s just Hollywood special effects. However, thanks to science—and Sir Isaac … Read more
5 Easy and Fun Valentine’s Day Activities for Kindergarten Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to bring joy, creativity, and learning into your kindergarten classroom. These easy-to-prep Valentine’s Day activities are perfect for keeping your little learners engaged while celebrating the holiday. From hands-on crafts to educational games, these activities will make Valentine’s Day a … Read more
HIDE behind your computer. RANT paragraphs on your entitlement to privilege and hit SEND! So let me rant…just kidding. But I do want to address vitriol emails AGAIN. As I shared in my book Rescue the Teacher, Save the Child!, I probably lost my last job due to five parents complaining about my choice of … Read more
I have finally started to think about back to school. Engagement is always on my mind when I think of school! Towards the end of last year my students were really into POP-ITs. Were yours? I kept thinking, I need to find a way to incorporate Pop-Its into my lessons… finally, I decided to … Read more
We know that students have to spend time preparing for and revising for exams for GCSEs and A Levels, but, how do we ensure that our internal assessments are fit for purpose? I have been teaching for 30 years and have lost count of the number of different exam papers that I have set, tweaked … Read more
If you saw any of my writing before the winter break that wasn’t the #24DaysOfAI posts, you’ll have been hard-pressed to not see me sharing about inclusion, accessibility and UDL (Universal Design for Learning). Technology can break down barriers and create truly inclusive learning environments. With the right tools and strategies, students can engage, express … Read more