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Laura The Explaura
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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.

Flowers Are Red
Flowers Are Red

Poem to share with the exact reason why I don’t try to change my students but allow them to be themselves

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TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 9, 2023teaching poem, teaching, harry chapin, flowers are red, and the teacher saidComment
Teacher Profile - Siobhan
Teacher Profile - Siobhan

Another amazing teacher to share with you this month

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Teaching, Teacher ProfileLaura WoodburyNovember 24, 2022teaching life, teacher profile, teacher tipsComment
Christmas Writing Prompts
Christmas Writing Prompts

End of year writing topic ideas at Christmas

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TeachingLaura WoodburyNovember 22, 2022Christmas classroom, Christmas, Christmas writing, writing, creative writingComment
End Of Year Christmas Fun
End Of Year Christmas Fun

Christmas time classroom favourites

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TeachingLaura WoodburyNovember 15, 2022Christmas carols, Christmas singing, songs, Christmas classroom, Christmas, Christmas gifts, Kids Christmas booksComment
School Holiday Ideas At Home
School Holiday Ideas At Home

Spring school holidays are nearly upon us

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TeachingLaura WoodburySeptember 14, 2022Holidays, vacation, at home, in lockdownComment
Mother’s Day Activities With Free Printables
Mother’s Day Activities With Free Printables

Invite your student’s mums into the classroom for some fun games and activities this Mothers Day, and ensure they feel extra special

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TeachingLaura WoodburyApril 28, 2022mothers day, open classroom, classroom fun, invite mums, mums day, digital downloadsComment
Harmony Day Activities
Harmony Day Activities

Activity ideas for your class this Harmony Day

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TeachingLaura WoodburyMarch 14, 2022Harmony Day, harmony, extra curricular, celebrating harmony, special days, celebrateComment
Merit Awards
Merit Awards

Ideas for awarding your merit awards to your students

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TeachingLaura WoodburyMarch 3, 2022merit awards, award reasons, award ideas, positive reinforcement Comments
First Ten Minutes Of The Day
First Ten Minutes Of The Day

Ideas for your morning routine in the classroom

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TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 27, 2022morning activities, morning routine, morning in class, first up, begin the day, which one doesn't belong?, maths challenge, morning pages, journalling, fitness, problem of the day, number of the day, word of the day, story startersComment
Fun Activities To Celebrate Twos-Day
Fun Activities To Celebrate Twos-Day

Some fun ideas to do with your class this 22/2/22

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TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 21, 2022Twos-Day, classroom fun, 22.2.22, 2.22.22Comment
Theme Unit: 2022 Winter Olympics
Theme Unit: 2022 Winter Olympics

Ways to incorporate the Winter Olympics into your day over the next two week

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TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 10, 2022Winter Olympics, 2022 Olympics, Beijing Olympics, athletes, medals, learners, classroom activitiesComment
Chinese New Year Activity Ideas
Chinese New Year Activity Ideas

Ideas for where to start when teaching about Chinese New Year

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TeachingLaura WoodburyFebruary 3, 2022Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, celebrations around the world, celebrations, Lantern Festival, Year Of The TigerComment
Getting To Know You Games For Teachers
Getting To Know You Games For Teachers

Games to play at the beginning of the year to get to know everyone

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TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 31, 2022beginning of the year, boty, back to school, BTS, first week activities, first week, games, welcome back, get to know you gamesComment
Only The Brave Should Teach
Only The Brave Should Teach

Famous words about the teaching profession by Pearl S Buck

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TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 27, 2022Pearl S Buck, famous teaching quotes, only the brave should teach, teaching, first year outComment
Teacher Profile - Dena
Teacher Profile - Dena

Our featured teacher, this month is the generous Dena from Miss Tech Queen

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Teaching, Teacher ProfileLaura WoodburyJanuary 24, 2022teaching life, teacher profile, teacher tipsComment
Update Your Wardrobe For Teaching in 2022
Update Your Wardrobe For Teaching in 2022

Funky, cool Aussie dress shops making the goods for teachers

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TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 17, 2022school clothes, work wear, vibrant dresses, handmade clothing, teacher wardrobeComment
6 Things You Should Never Do With Kindergarten
6 Things You Should Never Do With Kindergarten

Avoid these six things to save your sanity as a Kindy teacher

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TeachingLaura WoodburyJanuary 10, 2022Kindy hacks, Kindergarten, things to avoid with Kindergarten, making school fun, teachers, teacher tipsComment
Outdoor Fast Paced Games That Even Big Kids Love
Outdoor Fast Paced Games That Even Big Kids Love

Its that time of year to take the kids outside for some fun and games

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TeachingLaura WoodburyNovember 24, 2021outdoor games, games for primary kidsComment
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