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Children are happiest when they have purposeful work

March 3, 2019 No Comments

Children are happiest when they have purposeful work that they had a part in choosing, but it’s our job to direct them to the right

Emotional wheel

March 3, 2019 4 Comments

This emotional wheel helps teachers to understand that if any given scenario arises then it will ultimately cause a certain feeling if not curtailed. It’s

The greatest reward we can get in life is seeing the fruits of your labour.

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The greatest reward we can get in life is seeing the fruits of your labour. Tasting the apples from the tree you planted, finishing a

Rhyming picture book.

March 3, 2019 1 Comment

1 year ago I was approached by Liverpool Football Club to write the life story of kenny dalglish as a rhyming picture book. The book

Today I reached 35,000 followers in LinkedIn and I’m feeling so honoured!

March 3, 2019 No Comments

Today I reached 35,000 followers and I’m feeling so honoured! Thank you ❤️ When I started writing content a year ago, I never knew that

What’s the best way to start everyday in the classroom?

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What’s the best way to start everyday in the classroom? If you’re trying to instil organisation, time management, independence, emotional intelligence and self reflection then

It’s important to allow the Students to find their niche.

March 3, 2019 No Comments

Because our students are unique individuals that have varied interests. It’s important to allow them to ‘find their niche.’ Once your inspirational lesson on the

Ability of children in Math, English etc

February 9, 2019 1 Comment

For hundreds of years we have tested children on their abilities in maths, english etc. But the absolute reality is that all children are different,

Is that a problem with being a primary school teacher

February 8, 2019 No Comments

The only problem with being a primary school teacher is that people leave you with the kids while they talk about ‘adult stuff’!!! Who cares

It’s so important to understand that children need role models

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It’s so important to understand that children need role models and role models need the opportunity to demonstrate leadership. I mean come on, the world

If you’re making a positive impact on just one person’s life

February 6, 2019 No Comments

If you’re making a positive impact on just one person’s life, then sleep easy. That’s the feeling you get when someone sends you a picture

Here are 20 simple interventions that will improve any classroom dramatically

February 5, 2019 5 Comments

1. Model the behaviour you want. 2. Let students make their own rules as a class. 3. Document the classroom rules and display them. 4.

No matter how deep our knowledge of pedagogy is

February 5, 2019 4 Comments

No matter how deep our knowledge of pedagogy is, No matter how many degrees we have, No matter how smart we are, No matter how

The ‘mental health’ of our children

February 4, 2019 No Comments

The ‘mental health’ of our children should be at the forefront of everything that we do. If we overlook this important part of early development,

Conflict resolution in the classroom

February 4, 2019 No Comments

Conflict resolution in the classroom; the peace mat Are you having trouble with conflict in your classroom? Home? Preschool? Are there two children that just

What is the value of a noisy classroom?

February 3, 2019 No Comments

What is the value of a noisy classroom? For years we have been told that “Children should be seen and not heard!” That a quiet

So many thoughts run through my mind when I see this photo

February 3, 2019 No Comments

So many thoughts run through my mind when I see this photo. What do you see?

When I was a child I would look at pictures of other countries in books

February 1, 2019 No Comments

When I was a child I would look at pictures of other countries in books, I’d stare at pictures of mountains, temples and people. I’d

Was wonderful to spend the evening with these two educational change makers

January 31, 2019 No Comments

Was wonderful to spend the evening with these two educational change makers and. We had so much In common and so much to talk about.

Preparing for another year of fun

January 30, 2019 No Comments

As the start of the academic year nears In Australia. Teachers, parents and children are all preparing for another year of fun. I was so

It took me a long time to write

January 30, 2019 No Comments

It took me a long time to write, but it’s finally finished. “Your A to Z Guide for Educational Success.” Share it if you like

11 things that amazing teachers do

January 29, 2019 No Comments

Feeling honoured to have my article published in Inspirational English magazine. “11 things that amazing teachers do.” Take a look! https://lnkd.in/g3ynHJu

Ten reasons to choose Montessori Education.

January 28, 2019 No Comments

Ten reasons why we should all be looking towards Montessori Education as an answer to our educational dilemmas. Thoughts! https://lnkd.in/gmuUnKi https://howtobeawinner.wordpress.com/2019/01/28/ten-reasons-to-choose-montessori-education/

15 ways to raise responsible children

January 27, 2019 2 Comments

15 ways to raise responsible children. 1. Raise your child with the expectation that we always clean up our own messes. 2. Kids need an

Sometimes the children who need love the most

January 27, 2019 No Comments

Sometimes the children who need love the most, ask for it in the worst ways. Be patient ❤️

With growing up children…

January 26, 2019 No Comments

With children growing up in a world filled with perfect bodies, lives, smiles and families. It is important that both schools and parents address what

When you get this message it’s all worth the effort

January 26, 2019 No Comments

When you get this message it’s all worth the effort.

Using intuition with children

January 26, 2019 No Comments

Using intuition with children Each day the children are dropped off at the classroom door where they say goodbye to their parents, and they’re all

We need to not worry too much about our child’s academic results

January 24, 2019 No Comments

As parents we need to not worry too much about our child’s academic results. Yes, we need to know what’s happening at school in maths,

You could have been anything you wanted

January 24, 2019 No Comments

They said you could have been anything you wanted. So you chose… To work 60 hours per week Love other people’s children Be doubted by

That moment you’re reading your own book and you know it’s going to change the way children think forever!!!

February 18, 2018 No Comments

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