Activities for Children at Home (Part 2): History & Geography
19th March 2020
The second entry in my 'Activities for Children at Home' series shares a range of engaging educational activities relating to History and Geography.
Activities for Children at Home (Part 1): Maths
18th March 2020
This series of journal entries will hopefully provide you with some ideas of educational and fun activities for your children to do whilst at home, starting with Maths.
Managing and Reducing Teacher Workload
11th March 2020
Reducing and managing teacher workload is something I am passionate about as it is all too easy to become overwhelmed with the amount of work required as a teacher.
Teach Primary: Roman Numerals
3rd March 2020
In this month's issue of Teach Primary magazine, you can read my maths lesson plan on Roman Numerals. Aimed at upper KS2 pupils, this lesson combines history with mathematics.
Game Review: 'Know Your Times Tables'
4th February 2020
After using this game with my students for the last few months, I share my review of “Know Your Times Tables”, a learning system designed to help children recall multiplication facts.
A Look Back at 2019
16th December 2019
As we approach 2020, it's a great time to reflect on the last twelve months. It is important to remind yourself of your achievements and successes (however big or small) and consider all you have to be grateful for.
Teach Primary: Stone Age Life
30th October 2019
This month, you can read one of my Stone Age lesson plans in Teach Primary magazine. Aimed at Year 3 pupils, this lesson allows children to explore the challenges of Stone Age life through role-play and creative writing.
The 11+ Explained
29th September 2019
I am regularly asked about the 11+ exam by both parents and teachers so, in this journal entry, I hope to answer some of the more frequently asked questions and share some useful tips and advice regarding the test.
Setting Up an Eco Council
25th September 2019
Having always been keen to do my bit for the environment, I decided to set up an Eco Council at school. If you're considering doing something similar, hopefully this short guide will help you to get started.