There are all kinds of different teachers. From the fresh faced newbies (who don’t know what they’re getting themselves in for), to the experienced ones who’s seen it all, teaching brings with it all kinds of personalities and people. But which kind...
It sometimes helps to look to the literary greats for inspiration and help, so we’ve gathered some Charles Dickens quotes that apply to the daily life of a teacher. Feel free to copy them out on a post-it and stick them to your laptop for daily reminder of how...
Where would we be without apps? There are so many to choose from and they can help with so many aspects of life, and wellbeing and mental health is no exception. For teachers who are some of the most stressed workers out there, these kinds of calming, stress-relieving...
Primary school children are required to learn all about light, shadows, and reflection as part of the primary science programme of study. In year 2, pupils need to be able to understand how plants need light to grow and stay healthy. By the end of year 6, pupils...
Teaching phonics is a method that helps children to decode words by sounds. As part of the system, words are broken down into the smallest form of sound from the word itself. These parts are known as ‘phonemes’ deriving from the Greek word “phonema”, which translates...
If you were to draw up a list of the most overworked professions of them all, teaching would surely be in the mix at the very top. But is the perfect work/life balance achievable in the world of teaching, and is there anything you can do to bring down those workload...
