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Teaching and the Permanency Trap: Is it worth it?
Teaching, with its noble mission of shaping young minds, is often seen as a lifelong commitment. Many educators dream of the day when they secure permanency—the golden ticket to job...
Teaching and the Permanency Trap: Is it worth it?
Teaching, with its noble mission of shaping young minds, is often seen as a lifelong commitment. Many educators dream of the day when they secure permanency—the golden ticket to job...
Still Waiting for the Call for Supply work? 3 T...
Are you sitting by the phone, waiting for the call to work? I have been reading of lots of disheartened supply teachers still hanging out for their first day of work. I...
Still Waiting for the Call for Supply work? 3 T...
Are you sitting by the phone, waiting for the call to work? I have been reading of lots of disheartened supply teachers still hanging out for their first day of work. I...
Need money over the school holidays? Here are s...
If you are a casual supply, relief or substitute teacher, or you a teacher living contract to contract, you know how stressful it can be when it comes to school...
Need money over the school holidays? Here are s...
If you are a casual supply, relief or substitute teacher, or you a teacher living contract to contract, you know how stressful it can be when it comes to school...
Optimize Teaching: GoodNotes, Notability, NoteS...
As education continues to evolve in the digital age, teachers are constantly seeking innovative tools to enhance their teaching methods and streamline their workflow when planning. Teacher for a Day...
Optimize Teaching: GoodNotes, Notability, NoteS...
As education continues to evolve in the digital age, teachers are constantly seeking innovative tools to enhance their teaching methods and streamline their workflow when planning. Teacher for a Day...
What to pack in your bag as a Supply Teacher
Whether you are just starting out, returning back to work or a seasoned Supply Teacher it is important to be prepared for the many unknowns that can be thrown your...
What to pack in your bag as a Supply Teacher
Whether you are just starting out, returning back to work or a seasoned Supply Teacher it is important to be prepared for the many unknowns that can be thrown your...
The Perfect Teacher Gift Ideas
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking of all the gifts you need to buy everyone.Teachers can be a tricky...
The Perfect Teacher Gift Ideas
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking of all the gifts you need to buy everyone.Teachers can be a tricky...
Combating a chaotic classroom: Ways to avoid yo...
There are numerous reasons why individual students might misbehave or be disengaged. As a Supply Teacher you many never know the reasons why, or might not even notice some of...
Combating a chaotic classroom: Ways to avoid yo...
There are numerous reasons why individual students might misbehave or be disengaged. As a Supply Teacher you many never know the reasons why, or might not even notice some of...
Combating a chaotic classroom: Ways to avoid yo...
There are many different behaviour scenarios that might happen as a Supply Teacher that will affect the whole class. Here are some scenarios and suggestions to combat them. When the...
Combating a chaotic classroom: Ways to avoid yo...
There are many different behaviour scenarios that might happen as a Supply Teacher that will affect the whole class. Here are some scenarios and suggestions to combat them. When the...
Time to spare? Use these fun time-fillers
1-2 minutes to spare Guess 1 minuteGet students to put their head down on the desk and raise it when 1 minute is up. The closest to the 60sec mark...
Time to spare? Use these fun time-fillers
1-2 minutes to spare Guess 1 minuteGet students to put their head down on the desk and raise it when 1 minute is up. The closest to the 60sec mark...
10 simple tips to remember students’ names as a...
As a casual supply, relief or substitute teacher, one of the most challenging aspects of the job is remembering the names of all the students in your class. Not knowing...
10 simple tips to remember students’ names as a...
As a casual supply, relief or substitute teacher, one of the most challenging aspects of the job is remembering the names of all the students in your class. Not knowing...
Simple steps to make your supply teaching day r...
1. Arrive early to orientate yourself with the school, classroom and daily plan. 2. If there is a plan, try your best to stick to it and mark the work you feel...
Simple steps to make your supply teaching day r...
1. Arrive early to orientate yourself with the school, classroom and daily plan. 2. If there is a plan, try your best to stick to it and mark the work you feel...
Need Professional Development hours? Here are 1...
Have you gotten to the end of the year and realised you haven’t completed the required hours of Professional Development for your Teacher’s registration? It happens to me EVERY year!...
Need Professional Development hours? Here are 1...
Have you gotten to the end of the year and realised you haven’t completed the required hours of Professional Development for your Teacher’s registration? It happens to me EVERY year!...
Homeschooling: Tips to get started
How do you know if homeschooling is right for your family? How can you help your child to have fun and learn at the same time? If you’re considering homeschooling,...
Homeschooling: Tips to get started
How do you know if homeschooling is right for your family? How can you help your child to have fun and learn at the same time? If you’re considering homeschooling,...
A Positive Spin on the Decline of our Education...
The general feeling around Education right now is at an all-time low. Teachers, educators, parents, and students are all feeling the weight of over a decade of excessive workload, a...
A Positive Spin on the Decline of our Education...
The general feeling around Education right now is at an all-time low. Teachers, educators, parents, and students are all feeling the weight of over a decade of excessive workload, a...
Helpful (and FREE) websites for the classroom
Here are some handy websites to use in the classroom that are free and need NO subscriptions.
Helpful (and FREE) websites for the classroom
Here are some handy websites to use in the classroom that are free and need NO subscriptions.
The Importance of Crossing the Midline for Chil...
Crossing the midline is when you move your legs and arms across the the imaginary line down the middle of your body. ?|? This skill is important in learning how...
The Importance of Crossing the Midline for Chil...
Crossing the midline is when you move your legs and arms across the the imaginary line down the middle of your body. ?|? This skill is important in learning how...
Tips for Teaching Outside Your Comfort Zone
As educators, we often find ourselves in situations where we're tasked with teaching content that falls outside our comfort zone. Whether it's facing a room full of students who seem...
Tips for Teaching Outside Your Comfort Zone
As educators, we often find ourselves in situations where we're tasked with teaching content that falls outside our comfort zone. Whether it's facing a room full of students who seem...
How I Build Connections as a Supply Teacher in ...
Building relationships is critical for behaviour management in a classroom. But how can you achieve this if you are only in the class for a day as a supply, relief...
How I Build Connections as a Supply Teacher in ...
Building relationships is critical for behaviour management in a classroom. But how can you achieve this if you are only in the class for a day as a supply, relief...
Why I Don't Want to be a Full-Time Teacher
I’ve seen a lot of posts on social media about teachers setting up new classrooms and showing off their creative flair and dedication to their profession. This time of year...
Why I Don't Want to be a Full-Time Teacher
I’ve seen a lot of posts on social media about teachers setting up new classrooms and showing off their creative flair and dedication to their profession. This time of year...
Top 10 Fiction Books for Supply Teachers
An engaging reading book is often a saviour when you have a few minutes to kill, or a whole lesson to fill. Even if you only have a couple of...
Top 10 Fiction Books for Supply Teachers
An engaging reading book is often a saviour when you have a few minutes to kill, or a whole lesson to fill. Even if you only have a couple of...