Helping Teachers Inspire Learners
Outdoor learning in the primary years is very important for child development. Not only can students explore the outside world with a different lens than in the classroom, they can develop new creative and critical thinking skills. Outdoor learning is a reciprocal relationship. Students can learn foundational skills inside the classroom and apply the learning outside. They can also be…
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There are so many ways to elevate student learning in your classroom without pulling out bells and whistles. You don’t need extrinsic rewards and prizes. The rewards and prizes come from your students’ excitement and motivation to learn something new. It comes from self-discovery that they can do something on their own or with a bit of support. Part 4…
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Part 3 in the Classroom Management Series Student-centered learning is becoming the gold standard in teaching. Why? It’s because it creates a positive learning environment. It empowers students to learn more and learn deeper, and is the best classroom management “tool” out there! Let’s continue our self-discovery story from part 2 of the series on classroom management. This story is…
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Part 2 in the Classroom Management Series The classroom environment is a key part of classroom management. We found out in part 1, that “managing” a classroom is more about facilitating student success. This is done through a warm and inviting environment with strong routines and expectations. You may already have these routines set but… …ugh. Something isn’t right this…
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The Story of Classroom Transformation to Inspire and Empower Learners Part 1 of 4 in the series on Transforming Classroom Management It’s story time. Please sit down, make yourself a coffee or tea, and enjoy this hopefully relatable story about the road to successful classroom management. Once upon a time, there was a teacher. This teacher was so excited to…
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*This contains affiliate links. Are you looking for easy Christmas Ideas for your primary classroom? The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread joy and festive cheer than by bringing the magic of Christmas into your primary classroom? From simple crafts to engaging activities, here are some easy and delightful Christmas ideas that will make this…
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