Mindful communication is pretty simple: It comes down to being conscious of what you say and how you say it. Being empathetic, tactful, thoughtful, and compassionate on the other hand? Those are learned skills. Children don’t just show up on the first day of pre-school knowing how to mindfully communicate! So often as teachers we…
So no one told you teaching was gonna be this way… But, if there is anyone that totally understands what teaching is like, it’s your fellow teaching besties. With that, we thought, “What better TV series to sum up just why our teaching buddies are the best than the much-adored 90s hit show – Friends?”…
School holiday breaks can sometimes feel super long for casual relief teachers. Aside from preparing your relief teaching resources for the next term, you can sometimes find yourself at a loss for things to do, not to mention your next paycheck is quite a while away… Here are some ways you can stay busy and…
School holiday breaks can sometimes feel super long for casual relief teachers. Aside from preparing your relief teaching resources for the next term, you can sometimes find yourself at a loss for things to do, not to mention your next paycheck is quite a while away… Here are some ways you can stay busy and…
Nope teachers, it’s not your champagne popping on Friday night! This new craze sweeping across elementary school classrooms has been dubbed the next fidget spinner. Whether you call it a Pop It, a popping fidget toy, a push bubble, or a fidget popper, this sensory toy that has little ‘bubbles’ that you can push through…
It’s time to share our absolute favourite play-based learning scenarios featured in the hit kids’ TV show, Bluey! If you’ve ever watched an episode of Bluey, you’ll know what an exciting, creative, and energetic life the Heeler family lead in suburban Brisbane. Early childhood teachers, in particular, will appreciate the organic and child-directed play scenarios…
It’s time to share our absolute favourite play-based learning scenarios featured in the hit kids’ TV show, Bluey! If you’ve ever watched an episode of Bluey, you’ll know what an exciting, creative, and energetic life the Heeler family lead in suburban Brisbane. Early childhood teachers, in particular, will appreciate the organic and child-directed play scenarios…
Hangman – a much-loved game for kids of all ages. Often seen on whiteboards in primary school classrooms as an easy brain break activity, or as a game to play just before the kids head out for lunch. But, is it an appropriate game to be playing with young kids? Don’t get me wrong, I…
Hangman – a much-loved game for kids of all ages. Often seen on whiteboards in primary school classrooms as an easy brain break activity, or as a game to play just before the kids head out for lunch. But, is it an appropriate game to be playing with young kids? Don’t get me wrong, I…
You’ve finalised your term one assessment and reporting, your students are ready for a breather, and your chocolate cravings are peaking. It’s almost Easter break! So, before the term is out, we thought you might enjoy these super fast, super sweet and super funny Easter jokes and memes. Treat yourself! 1. A Rooster Can’t Change…