Year of the Ox Craft Activities for Kids (New Year 2021)
If you are on the hunt for some Lunar New Year craft activities, in particular, some year of the ox craft activities for kids – you’ve just found what you’ve been looking for! Due to popular demand, we have created a Year of the Ox puppet template for kids and a Year of the Ox paper […]
8 Engaging Presidents’ Day Activities for Kids
The third Monday in February is quickly approaching, and we’re sure you’re on the lookout for fresh, engaging Presidents’ Day activities for kids to use in your classroom! Presidents’ Day Activities for Kids Before you wish your students a happy holiday weekend, give them a chance to explore the themes behind this important day with some […]
Strategies for Teaching Place Value in the Early Years
Teaching young children about place value is arguably one of the most important aspects of the maths curriculum. The main objective is for your students to understand the real value of a number. That is, the understanding that whilst a digit can be the same, its value may be different depending on where it is […]
Strategies for Teaching Place Value in the Early Years
Teaching young children about place value is arguably one of the most important aspects of the maths curriculum. The main objective is for your students to understand the real value of a number. That is, the understanding that whilst a digit can be the same, its value may be different depending on where it is […]
Family trees and belonging walls
As educators, we talk about fostering a sense of belonging and identity within our services and communities—one way we do this is through the use of photo displays. Reflecting on this in relation to how we display images of ourselves, our educator teams, and the children and families within the service, I wonder what impact […]
17 Valentine’s Day Activities Your Class Will Love!
If you’re looking for fun and easy ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your students, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got just what you need to get your classroom Valentine ready and your students excited about learning! Get Your Classroom Ready Get your class ready for Valentine’s Day by decorating your classroom! We […]
Fostering Positive Learning Dispositions In the Classroom
It goes without saying that our students’ attitude to learning can really make a difference to the classroom. As well as the curriculum, a big part of a teacher’s day to day job is helping to deliver engaging activities that help their students develop a love for learning and positive learning dispositions. Learning dispositions, or […]
Fostering Positive Learning Dispositions In the Classroom
It goes without saying that our students’ attitude to learning can really make a difference to the classroom. As well as the curriculum, a big part of a teacher’s day to day job is helping to deliver engaging activities that help their students develop a love for learning and positive learning dispositions. Learning dispositions, or […]
Black History Month Activities for Kids (Free Resources Included)
Celebrate Black History Month in your classroom this February with these engaging and meaningful Black History Month activities for kids. This wide range of activities includes: suggested children’s books to share biographies of famous Black Americans templates to help create a biography diversity vocabulary flip book activity diversity heart craft activity ‘Everyone Belongs’ craft activity read alongs and […]
What Are Persuasive Devices? (Examples and Activities)
Since the introduction of NAPLAN, persuasive writing has taken on a new force in the classroom. Advertisements, letters of persuasion and debates haunt many a teacher’s dreams! With persuasive writing comes new vocabulary and new writing structures. Throw a few persuasive devices into the mix and you give your class the newfound opportunity to voice […]