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Why Real World Connections in the Classroom are a Must!
Have you ever wondered about how to make real world connections in the classroom? It's one of my favourite strategies to get instant engagement with my learners. I'm sharing the engagement strategies every teacher needs to never hear ” When am I ever going to need...
Focus Walls My Best Project Based Learning Resources
So many teachers have asked me about the absolute essential project based learning resources. Focus walls are top of my list. They are such a useful tool to get engagement with a project that, I'm going to share the best ways to utilise them. A classroom focus wall...
4 Creative Ways to Teach Multi-Step Word Problems
working out math word problems can be tricky After lots of experimentation I've found 4 creative ways to teach multi-step word problems that are sure to engage your learners too. Practicing multi-step word problems in 4th grade is a tricky business and many students...
Make Math Activities Fun – First Week Ideas for Upper Elementary
The first week back to school can feel like a whirlwind—new faces, fresh supplies, a jam-packed schedule, and (if we’re honest) a little bit of chaos. But it’s also a golden opportunity: a chance to make math activities fun, build trust, establish routines, and start...
Dear Universe, I’m a Teacher in Summer Mode
Let me guess. You’re a teacher in summer mode but the universe doesn’t get it. People are either: Asking what you're doing with “all that time off,” or Posting aesthetically perfect “teacher transformation” goals with sunrise runs, closet makeovers, and classroom...
How to Give Your Bellwork a Glow-Up This School Year
If your bellwork routine is more "barely surviving" than "brain-boosting," you’re not alone. Between chasing down pencils, attendance, and that one student who always has a breakfast drama, mornings can feel more chaotic than calm. Let’s talk about how to give your...
Fun and Flexible Online Jobs for Teachers
Make extra money online as a teacher These fun and flexible online jobs for teachers will help you build up a tidy sum without stressing about getting out of the house. Are you looking to supplement your teaching salary online? I have four tried and tested ideas to...