Plastic Free July Ideas Perfect for Teachers Trying to Minimize Waste
If you’re dedicating some of your teacher summer to getting ready for next school year, you’re in good company. As much as we’d like to put our feet up and eat bon bons, the truth is summer break is full of planning for most teachers. But that means we have some time to breathe and […]
Fun Library Activities for Kids That Make the Most of Library Time
School libraries are some of the most magical places in the school building (hey, you don’t have to be a school librarian to admit it), and library activities are some of the most memorable from elementary school. When I was in elementary school, library days were my favorite days of the week. I loved walking […]
8 Star-Spangled 4th of July Crafts for Kids
Whether you’re teaching summer school or just looking for something to do with your own kids for the Fourth of July, now’s the time to grab the red, white, and blue crayons because we have some seriously creative 4th of July crafts the kids will love. Memorial Day may get the summer vibes going, but […]
Teachers: What Does Your Horoscope Say About Your Holidays?
It’s holiday time, teachers! And, with holidays comes a whole lot of well-deserved spare time. But, what will you fill that precious time with? Will each and every day be organised to the brim with social events, or are you going to hibernate and spend the holidays binging Netflix shows? In this blog, we have a […]
Teaching Interview Questions You Might Be Asked + Questions Interviewees Should Ask
Ah, the dreaded teacher interview. When you’re looking for your first teaching job or seeking a new teaching position, an interview is part of the process that you just can’t avoid. The good news? You scored an interview! That means your teaching resume caught someone’s eye, and you’ve got a chance to get the gig! […]
15 Books for Motivating Readers Who “Hate To Read”
Let’s face it — not every student is going to be a bookworm, and that’s OK. But when it comes to motivating readers, that means meeting your students halfway. If you have students in your class who are reluctant readers or — shudder — tell you that they “hate reading,” finding books that will excite […]
5 Expert Tips for Teachers Changing Grades Over the Summer
Tell us if this sounds familiar: You’ve gotten a call from the principal’s office, and after years of teaching one grade, you’re suddenly going to have to pack up your classroom to teach another grade level entirely. You aren’t alone. As much as a quarter of American teachers switch grades in any given year. That’s […]
It’s time for us to have our say in the Approved Learning Frameworks update
Governments across Australia have engaged Macquarie University, Queensland University of Technology and Edith Cowan University to lead the 2021 National Quality Framework Approved Learning Frameworks Update project. The aim is to ensure the ongoing currency and relevance of the two Approved Learning Frameworks (ALFs): Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia […]
Environmentally Friendly Ways to Clean Your Classroom
Sliding on in to the break, teachers everywhere are dutifully cleaning their classrooms from top to bottom. We’ve popped together some of the best tips and recipes to clean your classroom in an environmentally responsible way. When I first began teaching, it was common practice for teachers to use the final Friday of the school […]
Environmentally Friendly Ways to Clean Your Classroom
Sliding on in to the break, teachers across Australia are dutifully cleaning their classrooms from top to bottom. We’ve popped together some of the best tips and recipes to clean your classroom in an environmentally responsible way. When I first began teaching, it was common practice for teachers to use the final Friday of the […]