How can nature improve your classroom? I believe that it is absolutely crucial to include nature studies in the education of children for several reasons:
As a parent, it can be challenging to encourage your children to put down their screens and pick up a book. With the prevalence of
The future is constantly changing and it is difficult to predict exactly what skills our children will need to succeed. However, there are certain skills
As educators, it is essential to continuously assess the progress and development of our students in order to provide them with the best possible learning
Being a school principal is no easy task. It requires a unique set of skills and qualities to lead a school effectively and create a
As a parent, it’s natural to want to do everything you can to support your child’s education and help them succeed in school. There are
When children grow up with animals, something magical happens. They learn about empathy without a word being spoken. Animals and children have no way of
We don’t need to ask children what they want to be when they’re older! How could they possibly know? We just need to give them
So many parents are often worried about why their child is not able to write by the age of 4 and why instead of writing,
Teacher are professionals, who are trained exoerts in the given field of education. They know how to teach concepts, manage classrooms, model behaviour, prepare programs,
70% of all communication is non-verbal. It’s in the way we act, the way we look, our posture, body language, and tone! And children being
Gavin McCormack has been a teacher for more than 25 years, working in countries throughout the world and building many schools in the Himalayan regions
Somewhere between the bottom of a mountain and the summit, is the meaning of life! Each and everyday, we are faced with new challenges to
We educate our students to achieve great marks, high points and top grades, but we often forget to observe them as they grow. We think
Here are the top 5 stories that I use to embed love, compassion, collective responsibility and empathy in the hearts of the children in my
Teachers shape the future of our world. They educate our future leaders, and the responsibility of our planet lies in their hands. Quite often we
There is no greater time than childhood. Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows. Our
The three most valuable things we can give the children in our lives are the time to decide, the space to create, and the love
Young children can find it hard to understand big numbers and percentages when it comes to talking about how the entire population of the world.
I believe in you 100%. Whatever you want to be, I’ll be right behind you. Be yourself, that’s all that you can do. You’re amazing
‘Education should never be a process where we load up the minds of our students with the thoughts of others!’ How insulting to those little
Once in a while, one must spend time in the heart of nature, where the trees whisper, the leaves wave hello and the grass tickles
‘Since we have no idea what facts and figures will be required in the future, it seems entirely pointless to try to teach these in
Teachers are often criticised for ‘not teaching enough!’ Essentially not standing in front of the class distributing, ‘so called’ knowledge. However, teaching is not about
If you truly want to understand the meaning of life? My advice is to spend your time equally between the youngest and the oldest members
John Harold said, ‘Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a wooden gong. With trust, words become life itself.’ When we make the relationships
Philosophy plays a crucial role in the creation of our teaching programs, it helps us see the true goal of our roles as teachers. ‘With
Cross curricular/thematic learning is the key to a healthy classroom and a happy teacher! Try asking your class to find out the origins of these
John Stuart Mill, a 19th century philosopher wrote, ‘I think, therefore I feel good’ He stated that ‘To follow the script written for you by
Surely it is obvious to everyone, that by asking our children to achieve 100%, we are limiting their capability to reach the stars. Remember when
Are you finding it hard to cover the whole curriculum at school? With so many subjects and such little time, thematic cross-curricular learning may be
Education and assessment should not be centred around what the child can do today. To me education is all about potential and with the right
Tomorrow is the day we teach the importance of forgiveness and the time we establish an environment where it’s ok to make mistakes. If our
The secret to solving the education issues around the world and the teacher shortage we are facing in Australia is simple! Write an open ended
This image of a bee covered in pollen is the perfect way to explain how education should be! As the bee collects nectar from flowers
Imagine an education system where: Teachers were not only allowed, but encouraged to bring their passions and personalities into the classroom. Making the learning fun,
The three most redicolous things you’ll hear today! The Earth is fiat! The moon is made of cheese! Teachers should differentiate lessons to meet the
People often ask me, ‘What is Montessori education?’ My answer is always the same: Montessori education is based on educating the whole child. Education our
If there’s one document you need to download today, it’s this one! As we prepare for Educational Empathy Week starting on Monday, here are 30
Owning a pet is a beautiful thing, especially if you are a child, but how do pets help our children’s development? Short answer: They help
What we should never do, is force a child to learn. They have to feel safe, loved, listened to, and included for that magic to
If we want our students to be curious learners, we cannot act as if we know everything. We should never finish their sentences, tell them
What an amazing morning with Fiona Boyd and Nicolas Rivers, filming for this week’s edutech conference. I was so excited to discuss the way that
No matter what life throws at us, no matter how hard it may be, no matter how much others want you to stop educating the
Isn’t it amazing how easy this photo grabbed your attention!!! Imagine if you were a kindergarten teacher, attempting to get your class to study the
Your intention, combined with your purpose will ultimately determine your success! Today my success was knowing that a toddler in Karachi (Pakistan), where schools are
Last month, I decided to read a story every night at 7pm AEST online, for those families around the world unable to access schools libraries.
Whilst attempting to teach photosynthesis online, to several year 2 students during remote learning. I learned something extremely valuable. It wasn’t the the new overhead
Whoever this man is, to me he is the epitome of a hero. Sometimes heroes don’t wear capes.They prop blackboards up in deserted wastelands in
When a child tells me that they recently failed their exam, I simply reply “you didn’t fail your exam, the education system failed to recognise
Let’s not forget that, teachers all around the world are going to great lengths to engage with their students while they learn from home. While
Perspective is everything! imagine sitting on a park bench on the moon, gazing back at this beautiful blue paradise we call home, see it hanging
‘The children of today were born in a different time, simply because we were taught that way, doesn’t mean they should be.’ #teachers #education #school
When teachers ask how they should assess their children once a learning sequence is complete, I simply say…….. #teachers #education #school #teaching #schools #students #teach
Please read below to find the link to your free Interactive Timetable for Families During Lockdown. For any families moving into online learning this week,
Dear families, As many families are moving into lockdown situations around the world due to Covid-19, I wanted to put together a list of downloadable
‘Being a good teacher is not about the training you have, it is not about how well you set up your classroom, the brand of
One of the most unsettling things for children is the fear of unknown. The unpredictability of the future can cause anxiety, nervousness and a feeling
In essence, a teacher’s role is to guide children towards realising their strengths, to seize every moment, and to cultivate a love of learning through
Anxiety in our students can have origins in many places. It can be incredibly hard to spot as our students become masters of disguise, but
