We outline 5 inspiring home learning activities for kids. We hope this post will help teachers and parents who may be setting homework activities for children during the coronavirus disruption. […]
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Songs for Teaching About The Ancient Egyptians
Are you looking for songs to teach about the Ancient Egyptians at your primary school? Look no further! Songs for Teaching is proud to present a FREE VERSION of ‘The […]
Read MoreHow to Support EAL Pupils
Implementing the right support for EAL pupils can seem tricky but it can actually be easier than you think. I fondly remember the experience of teaching for the first time […]
Read More6 Easy Classroom Time-Fillers
Looking for ways to fill empty time in lessons? Check out our 6 Easy Classroom Time Fillers.
Read MoreThe Five Part Maths Lesson
A groundbreaking new approach or style over substance? Back in January, my school’s maths coordinator introduced an idea which she claimed would practically revolutionise our approaches to teaching mathematics across […]
Read More4 Easy Ways to Get Learners to Think
Capable pupils can quickly get bored. Teachers need a repertoire of strategies to engage all learners and to ensure that learners’ ‘higher order’ thinking skills are developed. Here’s four easy […]
Read More4 Ways to Improve History Teaching
Members of the older generations (namely my parents and grandparents) often describe their history educations as boring and repetitive experiences characterised by learning dates by rote. Thankfully, my experience of […]
Read MoreTime Saving Marking Tips
When I began my first year in teaching, I was overwhelmed by the amount of work there was beyond the core task of actually being present in a classroom to […]
Read MoreIdeas for Teaching Music at KS2
Teaching music at any key stage is challenging. Specialists may find their school’s resources outdated. Non-specialists may flounder as they lack the subject knowledge and related pedagogy to teach music […]
Read MoreEasy Ways to Use Teaching Assistants More Effectively
Getting the most Out of your teaching assistant Teaching Assistants (TAs) are amongst the most valuable resources school have within their armouries. As a former teaching assistant turned teacher, I […]
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