Creating a positive feeling between you and your students is a very basic building block for successful teaching. With a good rapport, even the most difficult students will bend to your will. Without it, even good kids will act out... Continue Reading →
Took the kids to see this fantastic show last week - such a great window into the workings of a real farm in New Zealand and injected with plenty of humour. The show is up first, and they bring out... Continue Reading →
Lots of people talk about effective teachers as having a mysterious 'X-factor' which gives them special powers when presenting in a classroom. That's a bit sad, though, because it kind of means that you either have it or you don't,... Continue Reading →
American English Website - Download Free E-book of Idioms! Thank you American English for this great free download. A book of idioms with explanations to be used in your classroom. These are great for expanding the everyday language knowledge of... Continue Reading →
As a teacher, one of the items you tick off in your appraisal each year is the ability to create a welcoming and inviting classroom environment. When I walk down the halls of my school, I sometimes wonder where my... Continue Reading →
Staying in touch with the reasons you became a teacher is one of the best ways to ensure you don't get jaded and lose your enthusiasm in the rigmarole and bureaucracy of teaching life. Over time, people tend to see... Continue Reading →
Easter already? Can't believe how fast this year is going by. I have been busy making some cute and colourful Easter activities for the kiddies, and they are ready to go! Easter Bingo! Super cute and awesome for PreK-Year 3... Continue Reading →
So Mr L wants a Space Party this year and to be the star, I mean astronaut attraction 🙂 So duly I have hopped off to Aliexpress and found me some decorations (far too small!) and an astronaut suit (far... Continue Reading →
We went across to Hamilton last weekend to see the Zuru Nightglow - if you're ever in New Zealand, come at the end of March and see this cool event! They float about in hot air balloons all week, landing... Continue Reading →
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