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Teacher’s Toolkit: Your go-to guide to teaching

If I had to pick my favourite teaching book, this would be it. It truly is a teacher’s toolkit.

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Nov 1, 2012
I will not yell in class

I will not yell in class, I will not throw things, I will not tease the others kids, I am the teacher, I am the teacher!

Oct 12, 2012
Building blocks of the future from littleBits

Here’s a short inspiring video from Ayah Bdeir who introduces littleBits – a modern take on Lego, featuring magnets and simple electrical parts.
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Oct 9, 2012
Oktapodi: Short animation follows two octopuses in love

Created by university students in France, the Oktapodi animation tells the story of two octopuses in love as they do everything they can to avoid being separated.
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Oct 5, 2012
Display a beautiful timeline of events

Create a classroom timeline! I’ve tried scrapbooks, etc., but they’re often difficult to maintain. (more…)

Oct 3, 2012
Rocket Up Your Class: Classroom activities to start, break and end lessons

Rocket Up Your Class! is a book written by Dave Keeling that explores 101 creative ways to start, break and end lessons.

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Sep 25, 2012
Table resources for organising classroom group tasks

We’ve posted before about organising your resources into handy resource bags for each pupil so they can just grab their bag and have all the materials they need. (more…)

Sep 7, 2012
Reward or remind pupils with a paper wristband

Using wristbands in class could be a great way to remind pupils to complete a task. (more…)

Sep 4, 2012
Managing classroom library books

Keeping track of the books in your class can be a nightmare. (more…)

Aug 31, 2012
Label classroom supplies using photographs

Keeping a tidy box of resources can sometimes be a tricky business. (more…)

Aug 28, 2012
A simple and creative way to bind work together

Using a paper clip and an elastic band is such a simple and low cost way to bind work and other documents together. (more…)

Aug 21, 2012
A real Dropbox for the classroom

Reduce the hustle and bustle in the morning by using this fantastic ‘Dropbox’ idea.

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Aug 12, 2012