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Teaching is a profession for the passionate, creative, inspiring type. Without these traits it becomes just a ‘job’.

Passionate, purpose and patience are all virtues needed for working daily with students.
Usually a whole class of them, competing for your attention, energy and love all at the same time.

Teacher Profile - Aaron
Teacher Profile - Aaron

Introducing Aaron from @mr.j.learning.space who is this months ‘feature teacher’

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Teaching, Teacher ProfileLaura WoodburyOctober 25, 2020teaching life, teacher profile, teacher tipsComment
Minimising Anxiety In The Classroom
Minimising Anxiety In The Classroom

Ways in which we as teachers can minimise anxiety for our students

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TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 24, 2020anxious, anxiety, calming techniques, school day, studentsComment
Lessons Planned For You
Lessons Planned For You

Units of learning that you can find online that are already planned for you

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TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 21, 2020teaching, Literacy, Literature, lessons, EnglishComment
Make Writer's Out Of Your Students
Make Writer's Out Of Your Students

Ways to get the best out of your students in their writing

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TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 18, 2020writing, English, Literacy, classwork, love for learning, life long learnerComment
Ways To Reduce Your Spending As A Teacher
Ways To Reduce Your Spending As A Teacher

Top tips on how to be a tightass teacher

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TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 14, 2020teaching hack, tight ass teachersComment
Educational iPad Apps For Kids
Educational iPad Apps For Kids

Suggestions for educational apps to download for your kiddies

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TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 12, 2020apps, technology, learning, online learning, devices, ipad, learning gamesComment
Parachute Games Are Lots Of Fun
Parachute Games Are Lots Of Fun

Does your school have a parachute? Find lots of fun games to play here

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TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 9, 2020games, outdoor games, parachute, classroom fun, physical exerciseComment
Using Self-Reflection Questions in the Classroom
Using Self-Reflection Questions in the Classroom

Using reflection questions at the end of a lesson, the end of the day or the end of a teaching unit can make a great impact on the effectiveness of our programs

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TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 6, 2020feedback, self reflection, questioning, reflection, self assessmentComment
Do Buddy Classes Work?
Do Buddy Classes Work?

There are great benefits to having a buddy class and sharing the learning together

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TeachingLaura WoodburyOctober 3, 2020classroom, teaching, classroom practice, classroom fun, buddy classComment
Top Tips For Teaching Cursive Handwriting
Top Tips For Teaching Cursive Handwriting

Best tips to offer students when teaching cursive handwriting

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TeachingLaura WoodburySeptember 4, 2020handwriting, Stage Three, pen licenceComment
Top Tips For Preparing Your Public Speaking Speech
Top Tips For Preparing Your Public Speaking Speech

My top tips for students expected to do a public speaking speech

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TeachingLaura WoodburyAugust 25, 2020Public Speaking, English, SpeechesComment
Help With Planning Your Father’s Day Activities
Help With Planning Your Father’s Day Activities

Gift ideas for your students to make for Fathers Day

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TeachingLaura WoodburyAugust 21, 2020special days, fathers day, teaching resourcesComment
Minute To Win It Games
Minute To Win It Games

Minute To Win It games are a great way to build on teamwork and team spirit within your class

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TeachingLaura WoodburyJuly 18, 2020games, outdoors, minute to win itComment
Circle Time Activities
Circle Time Activities

Do you make time for circle time each week in your class? Check out activities to try out here.

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TeachingLaura WoodburyJuly 11, 2020teaching, circle time, team building, classroom fun, respect, teaching activities, gamesComment
How To Encourage Reading In Your Classroom
How To Encourage Reading In Your Classroom

Ways to encourage reading in your classroom with these great tips

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TeachingLaura WoodburyJune 4, 2020teaching, teaching tips, reading, Shared Reading, Picture BooksComment
Story Books Online
Story Books Online

My top recommendations for teachers to find great read alouds online

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TeachingLaura WoodburyMay 11, 2020reading, literacy, Picture Books, Shared Reading, read alouds, online stories, online learning, teaching tipsComment
Teacher Profile - Tegan
Teacher Profile - Tegan

Our ‘feature teacher’ this month is Tegan, a primary school teacher from Melbourne, Australia.

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Teaching, Teacher ProfileLaura WoodburyApril 25, 2020teaching life, teacher profile, teacher tipsComment
Commemorating Anzac Day At Home With Kids
Commemorating Anzac Day At Home With Kids

Ways to commemorate Anzac Day at home with your children

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TeachingLaura WoodburyApril 21, 2020ANZAC Day, significant days, celebrate, teaching activities, at home learning, digital learning Comments
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