Hi Steph, this is Steph. It's 2.10.16 and I know you're going to need this letter so I thought I would write you it. Feel free to read this over and over whenever you feel the need.Right now you're not in a great headspace. You're frightened you'll fail. You're frightened to even try because you … Continue reading Dear future me…
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Twinkl Imagine
Recently Twinkl have introduced a new feature: Twinkl Imagine. "Twinkl Imagine is a creative resource with a new image every day. From quick discussion to indepth learning, use it as a stimulus for a range of exciting topics" So far there have been images based on Oceans and Sculpture, with this week's theme being Harvest. Along … Continue reading Twinkl Imagine
Three weeks down…
Welcome to week 3! Really? Is that it? Is that how long ago the summer holidays were? MY word. They feel so much longer away! This week was MANIC. OF the 5 days in school, I taught for 4! 3 full days and then 2 half days... my usual timetable calls for me only doing … Continue reading Three weeks down…
Second week… more fun!
If I'm honest I'm not sure I quite remember all of last week. It was BUSY. My brain is not quite there to remembering what went on. But I can fill you in on Friday. Because we had quite an exciting day in Year 4! Last year the children had done some work with Barnardo's … Continue reading Second week… more fun!
Free-day: Science dictionaries
In teaching lots of science last year I noticed that children had little knowledge of defining scientific words. I used a science dictionary as one of my assessment tasks at the end of a Year 5 topic and the kids thought it was great. During a book scrutiny the SLT also thought it was a great … Continue reading Free-day: Science dictionaries
First week back madness!
Here we are, the first (half) week done of back to school! And my word was it a busy old week! I've been here, there and everywhere! Monday was a training day, sans teachers (they were out doing RE training). So all the support staff were in school doing prep things. I had a few … Continue reading First week back madness!
Free-day: MFL Assessment!
Since a language is now compulsory in all KS2 classes there have been many chats about how to assess the children. How do we assess the children when the government have given us a very vague idea of what is expected? How can you show progress when there isn't much scope given for what progress … Continue reading Free-day: MFL Assessment!
Nervous? Anticipation? Excitement?
Here we are, it's Tuesday night. I've had 6 weeks off and 2 training days in school. I should be ready for the kids to come back. I am. I'm not. I will be. It's this bit that I dislike the most. The waiting. Once there's kids in school I am so much more at … Continue reading Nervous? Anticipation? Excitement?
Free-day: Geography edition
Last year I was asked to do a bit of UK Geography with Year 5... and I thought it would be interesting to focus on some physical landmarks for a lesson or 2. We first started by talking about the different parts of the UK - could they identify where England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales were? … Continue reading Free-day: Geography edition
Where did it all start?
As you all know, I'm on the route to becoming a teacher. This has been a long and drawn out road but I think it's important to share my journey to show people that it is possible. It takes some hard work, some determination but you can reach your dreams... even if you don't go … Continue reading Where did it all start?
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