Author Archives
Director of 'Skills with Frills Education' and all-round classroom geek.
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Help your students to find their inner ‘Wellbeing Warrior’
Introducing our brand new wellness workshop, ‘Wellbeing Warriors,’ aimed at giving children the tools needed to live happy, fulfilling lives.
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Teaching students with an ‘XBox imagination?’ Bring the game to them!
When teaching students whose imagination is locked within the confines of their games console, learn how a ‘can’t beat ’em, join ’em’ approach can actually produce some brilliant creative writing.
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Top 10 Tips for Supply Teachers, Trainee Teachers and NQTs
Think that a supply teacher has no means of making a difference? Think again. Read my top tips to find just out how supply teachers can ensure that their students learn and enjoy, just as they do themselves.
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What if we set goal systems instead of goals?
As the new year approaches, consider this alternative approach to goal setting.
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QUICK PICS: You can’t pour from an empty cup.
A reminder to take some time for yourself as the year draws to a close, preferably involving Indian Head Massage if at all possible.
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‘Ice Cool’ Creative Writing: Mindfulness-based Literacy
One of my favourite lesson ideas for primary teachers/parents/anyone wanting to encourage creative thought and awesome winter poetry.
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QUICK PIC: A lovely, thoughtful DIY Christmas gift!
A quick flashback to a beautiful, thoughtful and easy to put-together Christmas gift.
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QUICK READ: 5 Teaching strategies to benefit the shy and socially anxious
As a former socially-anxious student, now in the position of a teacher, I’ve gathered some good strategies to support these students in becoming confident as well as academic. Here are my top 5!
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QUICK READ: Top 5 confidence hacks for students
5 trusty techniques that have really helped me to feel super confident just as nerves were taking hold.
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Supporting mental illness and anxiety in the classroom
The role of educators when it comes to students battling poor mental health.