Writing Student Summary Profiles

Create effective summary profiles for students transitioning from preschool to primary school using my tips

Cultivating Calming Classrooms

Tips to create a calm classroom environment for your students

Creative Classroom Incentives: Fostering Positive Behaviours

In every classroom, creating a positive learning environment is paramount

DIY Chinese New Year Projects And Craft Ideas

Ideas for the classroom

TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 22, 2024Chinese New Year, DIY, projects and craftsComment

Transition To School Questions Answered

Transition planning for your incoming Kindy kids

TeachingLaura WoodburyNovember 21, 2023transition to school, transition, starting school, beginning Kindergarten, beginning schoolComment

Halloween Read A-Louds

Share some spooky tales with the kids this Halloween

TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 31, 2023read alouds, Shared Reading, Halloween, halloween classroom, reading timeComment

Halloween Dance A-Longs

Get the kids up and dancing this Halloween

TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 31, 2023halloween, halloween classroom, dance, dance a-longs, classroom fun, movement, get activeComment

Classroom Walkthrough's - Learning Walk and Talk

One of the best ways for self improvement in our teaching is Learning Walks

TeachingLaura WoodburyJune 6, 2023classroom practice, classroom walkthrough, classroom managementComment

10 Of The Best Educational Podcasts For Teachers

You'll love these educational podcasts if you're looking for new ideas for teaching

TeachingLaura WoodburyMay 12, 2023podcasts, educational podcasts, teaching podcasts, teacher podcasts, listeningComment

What Makes A Story Compelling?

Often our students just need that little inspiration and they are off

TeachingLaura WoodburyApril 12, 2023writing, creative writingComment

Helping Kids To Learn Their Sight Words

Classroom sight word activities for infants

TeachingLaura WoodburyMarch 19, 2023sight word activities, learning to read, sight wordsComment

Great Songs For Preschool Fun

Repetative songs to teach your kids and have fun with

TeachingLaura WoodburyMarch 17, 2023songs, silly songs, classroom funComment

Think Alouds

Saying aloud what you are thinking can help your students to better understand what they are thinking

TeachingLaura WoodburyMarch 7, 2023thinking tools, think alouds, English, LiteracyComment

Brain Breaks For The Classroom

Pencils down and incorporate brain breaks into your day

TeachingLaura WoodburyMarch 7, 2023brain breaks, brain rest, transition time, keep kids engagedComment

4 Steps To A Successful School Clean Up Day

Be prepared for School Clean Up Day this Friday

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 28, 2023clean up day, Clean Up Australia, Clean Up Australia Day, recycling, 3 R's, school clean up, clean up schoolComment

Improving Children’s Handwriting Skills

A guide for teachers to cultivating crisp handwriting

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 27, 2023handwriting, fine motor, fine motor skills, Literacy, EnglishComment

Ten Ways To Use Mini Whiteboards In Class

White boards are an invaluable tool to have in the classroom

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 9, 2023whiteboardsComment

Tips For Setting Up Your Classroom From Scratch

Thoughts to keep in mind when setting up your classroom for the first time