A Positive Spin on the Decline of our Education System
The general feeling around Education right now is at an all-time low. Teachers, educators, parents, and students are all feeling the weight of over a decade of excessive workload, a data-driven and overloaded curriculum, performance pressures, micromanagement from...
Helpful (and FREE) websites for the classroom
Here are some handy websites to use in the classroom that are free and need NO subscriptions. All Subjects ABC Ya- https://www.abcya.com Interactive games for letters, numbers, skills and strategy BBC Bitesize- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize Videos, quizzes,...
The Importance of Crossing the Midline for Children
Crossing the midline is when you move your legs and arms across the the imaginary line down the middle of your body. 🦵|🖐 This skill is important in learning how to use both sides of your body together in smooth, controlled movement. It promotes coordination and...
How I Build Connections as a Supply Teacher in ONLY One Day
Building relationships is critical for behaviour management in a classroom. But how can you achieve this if you are only in the class for a day as a supply, relief or substitute teacher? Well, I recently had a new gym instructor start at my gym. I'd like to say I...
Simple steps to make your supply teaching day run smoothly
1. Arrive early to orientate yourself with the school, classroom and daily plan. 2. If there is a plan, try your best to stick to it and mark the work you feel confident to mark by the end of the day (assessment etc can be a bit trickier). Make sure you mark any work...
Why I Don’t Want to be a Full-Time Teacher
I’ve seen a lot of posts on social media about teachers setting up new classrooms and showing off their creative flair and dedication to their profession. This time of year is a hard time for those teachers wanting their own class, especially new graduates keen to get...
Absolute Must-Haves for Supply Teaching
Whether you are just starting out, returning back to work or a seasoned Supply Teacher it is important to be prepared for the many unknowns that can be thrown your way. Here are your absolute must-haves to ensure you have the most successful day possible. What...
Top 10 Fiction Books for Supply Teachers
An engaging reading book is often a saviour when you have a few minutes to kill, or a whole lesson to fill. Even if you only have a couple of these in your supply bag, you will be thankful. Here are my all time favourite books for when I am Supply teaching. My list...
Need money over the school holidays? Here are some tips for teachers who DON’T get paid over the break
Now that school holidays are upon us, money can get a little tight. Here are some suggestions to make a little extra dough to help make ends meet. Vacation care and holiday camps. These are becoming more and more popular since families can’t afford to take such a long...
Casual Teachers, Just Glorified Babysitters???
Glorified babysitter, huh?? We’ve all heard it as an educator, but no one hears it more than casual teachers. We bear the brunt of that remark and to be honest, some days, when the class is so well behaved and the teacher has got everything planned to a tee, then...
You’re not a real teacher
When I explained to a 6 year old my role as a relief teacher, he asked me if I was “bored” doing that. I chuckled and told him, quite the opposite. “Supply Teacher” often brings a negative stigma amongst students, staff, and even family members. Often we are asked...
Using Pop-its in the Classroom- Literacy, Maths and Behaviour Management Ideas
This “Pop It” craze is sweeping the nation, so as great educators, it is our duty to find ways to engage our students in meaningful ways that excite, inspire and appeal to their interests. Here are 15 fun ways you can incorporate Pop-its for Literacy, Numeracy and...