Problem-solving and NAPLAN
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
With less than two months before the dreaded NAPLAN tests begin for Year 3, 5, 7 and 9 students, many parents, teacher
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Maps here and there
Friday, 10 March 2017
In Tuesday's post we talked about all the different mapping skills and how to use fun activities to incorporate them in
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Developing mapping skills
Tuesday, 07 March 2017
From reading maps, to orientating yourself in a city, to understanding the depth and dimensions of objects, not a day g
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Fun weather facts
Friday, 03 March 2017
This past month there has been crazy weather all over Australia! The east coast suffered a heatwave, causing everyone t
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Preparing for natural disasters
Tuesday, 28 February 2017
The last thing any teacher wants is to have to implement safety procedures due to a natural disaster. But it’s best to
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Civics and citizenship ideas and activities
Friday, 24 February 2017
Are you interested in helping your students become active and enthusiastic citizens in their school and home life? This
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Celebrating World Thinking Day
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Since its inception over 90 years ago, 22 February has evolved into a day when Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the w
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Trial our NAPLAN-style workbooks!
Friday, 17 February 2017
NAPLAN testing seems to be a source of dread for both teachers and students. But there are ways to make preparation eas
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It's all about the context!
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
A recently-read article contains the following quote: ‘Without a strong background in basic skills like decoding and vo
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Exciting aids to develop English skills
Thursday, 09 February 2017
How excited are the students in your class when you tell them you are going to read them a story? Quietness reigns and
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Social media in the classroom
Monday, 06 February 2017
Social media isn’t just about posting a photo of your delicious meal or a blurry photo of a great night out with your
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Freebie Friday - Bullying in a cyber world
Friday, 03 February 2017
Tuesday 6 February is Safer Internet Day. It is important students understand that the internet can be a wonderful plac
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Literature for teaching mathematics - Part 3
Tuesday, 31 January 2017
Enriching maths teaching and learning
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Lunch box ideas for teachers
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Kale, chia seeds, coconut oil, quinoa, acai, goji berries—you’ve heard all the fancy-schmancy buzz words associated wi
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Prioritise problem-solving in 2017
Tuesday, 17 January 2017
Each year, the Department of Education releases a focus statement that outlines the national priorities for the follow
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Tips and icebreakers to start the new year
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
Being the fabulous teacher that you are, no doubt you want to get to know your students in order to prepare for the sc
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Six free classroom posters!
Friday, 06 January 2017
A new year and a new class calls for a new classroom setup! To help you create an engaging, motivating and inspiring
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Back to school: Preparing your classroom
Tuesday, 03 January 2017
As they walk into their new classroom for the first time, be sure to make your students say ‘wow!’ Let them immediatel
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Cheap ways to relax and reset this summer!
Tuesday, 13 December 2016
At the end of every school year and leading into the following school year, stress levels for teachers are often ‘throu
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Freebie Friday - Fun with maths!
Friday, 02 December 2016
For students (and teachers) who may not find maths as exciting as others, learning can be made more fun by incorporatin