Teach Primary: Empire Windrush
6th September 2018
I am pleased to announce that I have contributed to this month's issue of Teach Primary magazine with a Key Stage 2 lesson plan on the Empire Windrush for Black History Month.
5 Minute SEN Bags: Reading and Writing Activities
6th June 2018
In this entry, I share some of my favourite Twinkl teaching resources for supporting SEN pupils with their reading and writing development.
5 Minute SEN Bags: Maths
20th May 2018
Specifically tailored to the individual targets of SEN pupils, I created "5 Minute Maths Bags" to provide pupils with short yet challenging activities that they can complete somewhat independently.
The Guardian: EAL Feature
16th March 2018
Last month, I wrote a journal entry about Useful Twinkl Activities fo New EAL Starters. The following week, I received this tweet from Matthew Jenkin, asking to interview me about teaching EAL students.
Launching a Science Week
7th March 2018
Organising a school Science Week for the first time can be a daunting task, especially if you're new to the role of Science Coordinator, as I was. My intention and hope for Science Week was to promote a love of all things scientific.
My 10 Most Popular Resources
20th February 2018
As a contributor to TES, I thought I'd share with you my most popular resource from the last 12 months. Hopefully they can be helpful to other teachers and save you some precious time.
Useful Twinkl Activities for New EAL Starters
7th February 2018
Receiving a new EAL pupil, with little to no English, can be a daunting prospect for any teacher. In this post, I share a few great Twinkl activities I have used with EAL pupils.
5 Useful Apps for Teachers
22nd January 2018
Although there are many useful educational apps that can be accessed by pupils within the classroom, this post recommends apps for aiding teachers with planning and organisation.
Preparing for September
15th August 2017
What colour do you associate with September? This was a question we were asked in a recent CPD session. We had quite the rainbow of answers. I chose green. Green - for fresh starts and the turning over of new leaves.