Teaching Blog — Laura The Explaura

Using Transition Time Wisely

Games and activities to give your students a break from the serious learning

TeachingLaura WoodburyMarch 2, 2021brain breaks, transition timeComment

Co-Operative Learning Strategies

Strategies to try to include more group work in your class

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 27, 2021cooperative learning, teaching strategies, partner work, teamworkComment

Teaching The Calendar

Tips and tricks to help your students know the calendar off by heart

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 25, 2021calendar, months in a year, days in a week, morning routineComment

Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour

Changing Problem Behaviour Into Positive Behaviour

Tips for handling problem behaviours in the classroom

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 18, 2021classroom practice, wellbeing, behaviour management, classroom management, positive reinforcement, negative consequencesComment

Getting The Whole Class Involved

Ways in which to involve all students in discussions

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 15, 2021questioning, teaching hacks, involvement, comprehensionComment

Quotes For Display In The Classroom

Great quotes to use for display in your classroom

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 12, 2021teaching quotes, learning Comments

Developing Fine Motor Skills

Great activities to strengthen your students fine motor skills

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 10, 2021fine motor, handwriting, Kindergarten, infants, school, teachingComment

Maths Warm Ups For K-6

Great quick warm up games to begin your numeracy lessons

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 6, 2021maths games, warm ups, teaching tips, numeracy, differentiationComment

Drama - Getting To Know Personalities

Get to know your students through these drama activities

TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 3, 2021drama, acting, first week activities, get to know your students, upper primary, lower primary, studentsComment

Find Your Feet - Advice For Beginning Teachers

Find Your Feet - Advice For Beginning Teachers

Helpful advice for those in their first years of teaching

TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 31, 2021advice, beginning teachers, teaching hacks, teaching lifeComment

Classroom Management - Getting Students Attention

Classroom Management - Getting Students Attention

Ways to quickly grab your students attention

TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 28, 2021attention, behaviour, discipline, classroom managementComment

Teacher Profile - Cassandra

Introducing Cassie, our ‘feature teacher’ this month

Teaching, Teacher ProfileLaura WoodburyJanuary 25, 2021teaching life, teacher profile, teacher tipsComment

Are You Ready For School To Begin?

Don’t worry. Preparing for going back to school does not have to be stressful

TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 22, 2021first week, beginning school, teaching hacks, advice, preparing for school, preparationComment

Resources To Start Collecting

Things to collect from home to bring in for your classroom

TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 19, 2021resources, teaching resourcesComment

Essentials Every Classroom Needs

Must-haves used regularly in the classroom

TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 16, 2021classroom needs, essentials, teaching, learningComment

Making Meetings Meaningful

Tips on how to make meetings more engaging

TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 13, 2021meetings, professional learningComment

Restorative Practices For Positive Relationships

Restorative Practices For Positive Relationships

Different ideas for establishing positive relationships in your classroom

TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 10, 2021speaking, life skills, behaviour management, positive reinforcement, behaviour, disciplineComment

Top Five Games To Play In The Classroom

My go-to games that are popular with the class

TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 7, 2021games, learning, outdoor games, learning games, maths games, favouritesComment