Teaching maths is one of the most fulfilling jobs of a primary school teacher, but there are a few skills needed to be a great maths teacher. Basic maths skills are used throughout our lifetimes. Every day we compute sums, whether it’s the difference between the cost...
Teaching creative writing to kids can be one of the most rewarding parts of teaching the English curriculum. But with so many statutory requirements to hit in a portfolio of writing, it can be difficult to capture truly creative writing as well as instil enthusiasm...
Maths mastery is the method of teaching children mathematical fluency without leaning on older, more dated methods of rote learning. Maths mastery also allows children to develop problem-solving skills and in turn, solve non-routine maths problems without having to...
Lynn McCann Author Lynn McCann is the author of “Supporting children with ASC in primary schools”, “Supporting students with ASC in secondary schools”’ and “Stories that Explain” (a book of social stories) all published by LDA. You can find out more about the subject...
The teacher’s classroom should be a beacon of inspiration. Stirring emotions of creativity, motivation and exhilaration, it’s our job to make a culture of educational excellence leap from the four walls of the classroom. One way we can do just that is by...
There’s an extra plate for teachers to spin now. Socially distanced classrooms are definitely a challenge, but teachers are some of the best problem solvers on the planet. You got this. And we got you with these tips for social distancing within the classroom. Read...
