
There are many schools around the world who have a…
There are many schools around the world who have amazing furniture, their teachers look great wearing blazers and ties, there’s a painting in the foyer
There are many schools around the world who have amazing furniture, their teachers look great wearing blazers and ties, there’s a painting in the foyer
Spent my evening with these young inspirational teachers. Tonight we had a 2 hour workshop on educational planning for primary school classrooms. We focused on
Are you trying to teach 3 dimensional shapes to your class but don’t have the resources to hand? No problem. A bag of frozen peas
A few weeks ago I gave away a teaching resource about phonemes and letter blends. It was a simple photocopied booklet that allowed children to
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world” Today we hiked 21km of coastline to raise money for Oxfam. It was beautiful,
Sometimes life can throw obstacles in our way that can make us think that things aren’t possible. In the face of adversity comes great innovation,
It’s the small things that matter in a classroom. The routine, the rules, the equality. From the outside it may seem a bit hap-hazard in
We sat under the tree. And we talked about friendship. The ladies watched on as we talked and talked and talked. I explained what a
It really means a lot to know that my messages about education reforms, strategies to improve classroom management and educational delivery mean something to people
Technology has literally transformed the way in which education can be distributed globally. Today I spent my afternoon training these teachers in rural India via
Each day the children are dropped off at the classroom door where they say goodbye to their parents, and they’re all yours. It is in
It’s one of those moments when you read a story that you’ve just had published about a penguin that gets excluded for being different to
Today in class we learned about the functions of the leaf. It was an enlightening session involving discussions around photosynthesis, atoms, plants, sustainability, the environment
Somewhere high in the mountains a young girl is learning to count independently using materials that were designed by an old lady 150 years ago,
I love working with people who strive to make the world a better place, they strive to improve the future for our children and they
Reputation is everything, integrity is everything else, trust is earned, passion is from your heart, love is inherited from your family and your ability is
Teachers all over the world! This is the greatest idea you’ll ever hear. It’s uses 1 simple map of the world, research tools and children
If we want our children to move forward in a world where technology is advancing so quickly that even our developers can’t keep up, we
Teachers! I want you to write the word “Perception” on the white board. To teach resilience our students, they need to know what matters! Does
It was a long emotional day. An eight year old girl in my class has a seizure during group time. She is an amazing student,
Giving children a variety of strategies to tackle mathematical problems is the best tactic any teacher can take on. The best way for you may
So proud to be named in LinkedIn’s top 1% of educational influencers! With 20 years in the field of education and currently still working in
Children as young as one can be involved in the reading of a book. Access to books is essential for all children. But a question
Are you a busy person? Here are my top ten tips to keep yourself feeling great all week! 1. Schedule some time for yourself. ‘It’s
Here’s why I write so much on LinkedIn. I’ve spent a lot of time in countries where I feel the education system is flawed. Developing
Do not sacrifice your health for anything. For without good health everything else is pointless. ❤️ Who’s coming with me to Nepal this Christmas? My
Dear parents, Stephanie is doing really well in class. The hives have cleared up and she’s now starting to enjoy coming to school. She no
I stay away from exams. I don’t promote the grading system in any way. I don’t rank my students. Each is on their own path,
Just when you thought no one was watching you. There’s those who sit quietly and observe. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/g3W6ibQ
I feel proud to make Nepalese national news today! https://lnkd.in/gkWmTJR
It’s the small things you notice after the photo that melt your heart. We built a school for he children in her village, she’s the
There’s a big difference between those who talk a lot and those who do a lot. We can listen to those who claim to have
In my classroom I teach the curriculum. If the curriculum tells me that my children need to know about Antarctica, well I teach them. But
No matter how technology evolves to make reading more accessible there’ll never be anything better than the feeling of a real book. The smell of
In my career I’ve worked all over the world with children from a diverse range of backgrounds. It wasn’t until I had been teaching 5
The last time we built a school in the mountains we named each of the classrooms after the biggest donors. We made these signs to
For years we have been told that “Children should be seen and not heard!” That a quiet class is a hardworking one! We’ve heard teachers
Should you encourage pet ownership? Pets are important in children's lives as they provide enjoyment and help children develop responsibilities transferable to adulthood. Sometimes pet
Circle time is a time when you gather as a class to discuss the days events and open up about any issues you may have.
A mother approached my s few years ago and asked if it was ok for her son to wear a dress to school? She said
I’m thinking about putting together a 2 week online teacher training program. 7 modules over 14 days, including short videos, specified readings and short assessment
My aim is to improve the quality of teaching around the world, create less stress for teachers and have students that are more engaged with
Behind me is a wardrobe filled with teaching materials, clothes, books and resources all ready to go to Nepal. Thank you so much to my
Behind me is a wardrobe filled with teaching materials, clothes, books and resources all ready to go to Nepal. Thank you so much to my
Hello!! Sorry about my face! ❤️ I’m going to be sending out my newsletter tomorrow morning. This week it’s all about how to use the
When I sit in front of my class and tell them about life, love, laughter and tears. I tell them the truth, I tell them
We often take nature for granted! There’s a tree, and a flower and I just ate a banana!! But how do they grow? What do
The classroom is a place where we bridge the gap between the child and the pathway to knowledge and experience. We focus a lot on
As I walked through the mountains I came across this young man sitting in an abandoned combined harvester eating a packet of uncooked noodles. I
These are the children of Kavre. A village high in the Himalayan mountains. Their school fell off a mountain in the 2015 earthquake and until
Today I visited my local chemist to buy some vitamins, but on arriving at the counter I realised I’d forgotten my wallet. Luckily for me
I’ve just found out that I’ve been nominated for Australian of the Year 2018! OMG ❤️ I’m feeling so proud right now!!! Thank to everyone
A moment I’ll never forget. Somewhere high in the mountains of Nepal, some little children are being taught in a school that all my friends
Are you having trouble with conflict in your classroom? Home? Preschool? Are there two children that just don’t get along? Well read on! What you
Those amazing moments in life when you get to open yet another Montessori training centre in the heart of Nepal. Slowly but surely we are
Spent the evening with the amazing team at PIEX tonight. and her team reached out for assistance in developing teaching programs to establish connections with
The power of a great teacher is knowing when “not to teach!” I know it sounds crazy but there are clearly times when the teacher
Life can get busy. Emails, texting, teaching, LinkedIn, Facebook, writing, reading, marking books, preparing lessons, writing reports! You know how it is. But here’s 10
Good morning. Here is the single most important tip for Amy teacher who is finding it hard to control or manage their class. Tell them