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You're not a real teacher
When I explained to a 6 year old my role as a relief teacher, he asked me if I was “bored” doing that. I chuckled and told him, quite the...
You're not a real teacher
When I explained to a 6 year old my role as a relief teacher, he asked me if I was “bored” doing that. I chuckled and told him, quite the...
Using Pop-its in the Classroom- Literacy, Maths...
This “Pop It” craze is sweeping the nation, so as great educators, it is our duty to find ways to engage our students in meaningful ways that excite, inspire and...
Using Pop-its in the Classroom- Literacy, Maths...
This “Pop It” craze is sweeping the nation, so as great educators, it is our duty to find ways to engage our students in meaningful ways that excite, inspire and...
Feel Like a Phoney? 4 Steps to Cure the Supply ...
Are you nervous about getting the call up?The longer it takes to get your first day teaching, the more nervous and anxious you get about it. You start wondering if...
Feel Like a Phoney? 4 Steps to Cure the Supply ...
Are you nervous about getting the call up?The longer it takes to get your first day teaching, the more nervous and anxious you get about it. You start wondering if...
Building Mental Resilience for Teachers
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Teaching can be one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it is also a profession with one of the highest rates of stress....
Building Mental Resilience for Teachers
Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Teaching can be one of the most rewarding jobs in the world, but it is also a profession with one of the highest rates of stress....
Returning from Thailand amidst Covid-19
Wow! So much has happened since a week ago when I was getting ready to set off on my glorious girls trip to Thailand. There was a bit of buzz...
Returning from Thailand amidst Covid-19
Wow! So much has happened since a week ago when I was getting ready to set off on my glorious girls trip to Thailand. There was a bit of buzz...
Goal setting for 2020!
Welcome back and welcome to a whole new decade! I’ve been a bit slow off the mark, enjoying school holidays far too much but I am slowing getting back into...
Goal setting for 2020!
Welcome back and welcome to a whole new decade! I’ve been a bit slow off the mark, enjoying school holidays far too much but I am slowing getting back into...
What Admin REALLY Want from a Casual Supply Tea...
It can be tough getting noticed by an executive of a school. Everyone tells you; you need to speak to the Principal, Deputy or the person in charge of HR. ...
What Admin REALLY Want from a Casual Supply Tea...
It can be tough getting noticed by an executive of a school. Everyone tells you; you need to speak to the Principal, Deputy or the person in charge of HR. ...
What teachers REALLY want from supply teachers
I recently interviewed over 100 teachers and some administrative staff to find out what they love and loathe about replacement teachers and boy were the results interesting! Being a substitute,...
What teachers REALLY want from supply teachers
I recently interviewed over 100 teachers and some administrative staff to find out what they love and loathe about replacement teachers and boy were the results interesting! Being a substitute,...
Engaging activities the students love
Sometimes when teaching, especially as a supply, substitute or relief teacher, you will get moments when lessons don’t go to plan or finish sooner than anticipated, technology fails you, photocopies...
Engaging activities the students love
Sometimes when teaching, especially as a supply, substitute or relief teacher, you will get moments when lessons don’t go to plan or finish sooner than anticipated, technology fails you, photocopies...
What to do when the teacher leaves you a crappy...
So, the teacher has left you a snooze-worthy lesson to teach that you know is going to bomb. What’s a supply teacher to do? This is an all too familiar...
What to do when the teacher leaves you a crappy...
So, the teacher has left you a snooze-worthy lesson to teach that you know is going to bomb. What’s a supply teacher to do? This is an all too familiar...
Returning to Supply Teaching after kids
So, you’ve had a kid or two or three (or more if you are crazy! ?) and you are now ready to do some supply or substitute teaching on the...
Returning to Supply Teaching after kids
So, you’ve had a kid or two or three (or more if you are crazy! ?) and you are now ready to do some supply or substitute teaching on the...
The email that floored me
I received this email last week and it completely floored me. I have become used to people sending quick lines of thanks but am still always so surprised and humbled...
The email that floored me
I received this email last week and it completely floored me. I have become used to people sending quick lines of thanks but am still always so surprised and humbled...
Behaviour Management Strategies for the Challen...
90%+ of your class will be your usual, well-behaved children that will respond well to normal behaviour management strategies. It is that other 10 % that might challenge you a...
Behaviour Management Strategies for the Challen...
90%+ of your class will be your usual, well-behaved children that will respond well to normal behaviour management strategies. It is that other 10 % that might challenge you a...
"Teacher" by Gabbie Stroud- The traumatic truth
I think there are a lot of teachers out there that would like to shake the hand of Gabbie Stroud. She is the author of the new book “Teacher- One...
"Teacher" by Gabbie Stroud- The traumatic truth
I think there are a lot of teachers out there that would like to shake the hand of Gabbie Stroud. She is the author of the new book “Teacher- One...
I have a big announcement...
So, at the beginning of the year, I found out something that rocked my 2018. A few days into the new year, when you are supposed to be making resolutions...
I have a big announcement...
So, at the beginning of the year, I found out something that rocked my 2018. A few days into the new year, when you are supposed to be making resolutions...
And that's a wrap! Reflections and resolutions.
As 2017 draws to a close I am reflecting on the year that was. This year has been MASSIVE for me. In 2016, when I had a nearly 2 ½...
And that's a wrap! Reflections and resolutions.
As 2017 draws to a close I am reflecting on the year that was. This year has been MASSIVE for me. In 2016, when I had a nearly 2 ½...
Charity Christmas Party for People Who Don't Ge...
So I may appear to be a bit of a brat, throwing myself a party since no one else will, but I figured there are probably lots of others out...
Charity Christmas Party for People Who Don't Ge...
So I may appear to be a bit of a brat, throwing myself a party since no one else will, but I figured there are probably lots of others out...
Should teachers make mistakes?
I’ve been feeling a little disillusioned by the teaching community of late. Not only have I been personally attacked and had my credibility defamed in social media, I have noticed...
Should teachers make mistakes?
I’ve been feeling a little disillusioned by the teaching community of late. Not only have I been personally attacked and had my credibility defamed in social media, I have noticed...
Saying "No" to gay marriage
On this day 7 years ago I got married. How lucky am I? Not because I got to marry my best friend and soul mate, nor the fact that after...
Saying "No" to gay marriage
On this day 7 years ago I got married. How lucky am I? Not because I got to marry my best friend and soul mate, nor the fact that after...
If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…
Do you remember the old saying “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”? It seems that online that sentiment goes out the door. I am curious as...
If You Can’t Say Anything Nice…
Do you remember the old saying “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all”? It seems that online that sentiment goes out the door. I am curious as...