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Do You Need a To-Do List or a Checklist?

Posted on 15th April 202115th April 2021Comments 0

This post was updated from the one originally shared on 5th June 2018. It contains affiliate links, meaning that if you follow a link on...

How to Set Rules Your Students Will Actually Follow

Posted on 12th April 202112th April 2021Comments 0

This post was updated from the one originally dated 26th June 2017. We all know how difficult it can be to enforce rules in class....

Malala Yousafzai | Fighting for All Girls’ Right to Education

Posted on 9th April 20219th April 2021Comments 0

Cover image credit: Alicia Vera for Malala Fund. Any list of inspirational leaders in the field of education would be remiss without acknowledging Malala Yousafzai....

12 Inspiring Bedtime Stories for Your Child (With Female Leads)

Posted on 6th April 20217th April 2021Comments 0

This list of 12 inspiring bedtime stories for your child was originally posted on Matress Clarity, who kindly offered to share it with our readers....

The Poop Sandwich | A Tactful Way to Offer Constructive Criticism

Posted on 15th March 202115th March 2021Comments 0

This post was updated from the version originally published on 5th February 2018. Constructive criticism is always difficult to deliver tactfully, but I was given...

5 Ways to Use Drama Games For Fine Motor Skill Development

Posted on 5th March 202118th March 2021Comments 0

Fine Motor Skills are an essential life skill that all early years and primary school teachers should attempt to use in their classroom. I believe...

Reflecting on different styles of teaching theatre. Which is best?

Posted on 17th February 202118th February 2021Comments 0

Teaching is teaching? Not at all! Michael Morpurgo, British children and youth author, once said: But how can you become a good teacher? Well, there...

Five Tried and Tested Tips For Learning Lines With Young Actors Who Can’t Read

Posted on 5th February 20215th February 2021Comments 0

Updated from the post dated 30th October 2017. In a new age of youth theatre, when many schools and arts organisations are teaching online, rehearsals...

Four Reasons to Understand the Function of Drama Games

Posted on 16th January 20213rd March 2021Comments 0

When you head into the classroom it can be easy to lean on tried and tested activities. With younger kids, it’s often simpler to go...

Albert Einstein Myth-Busting | A Teacher Feature Special

Posted on 24th July 20205th April 2021Comments 0

If you’ve been following Silly Fish Learning for a while, you’ll know our name was inspired by a quote from Albert Einstein. But after a...