Do You Need a To-Do List or a Checklist?
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Classroom Management
How to Set Rules Your Students Will Actually Follow
This post was updated from the one originally dated 26th June 2017. We all know how difficult it can be
The Poop Sandwich | A Tactful Way to Offer Constructive Criticism
This post was updated from the version originally published on 5th February 2018. Constructive criticism is always difficult to deliver
Four Reasons to Understand the Function of Drama Games
When you head into the classroom it can be easy to lean on tried and tested activities. With younger kids,
Teacher Tip | Don’t Be a Dinosaur and Use Fads to Your Advantage
It’s Dinosaur Day which is the BEST. THING. EVER! It got me thinking about how children’s obsession with dinosaurs never
Teacher Tip | 50 Questions to Ask Your Students For Continued Success
We recently read a great list of 50 Questions To Ask Your Kids Instead of Asking ‘How Was Your Day?’ on
How to Use Instruments to Coordinate Your Class
Getting your class to follow instructions can be a real time suck! Asking students to sit down or dealing with
Teacher Tip – How Non-Verbal Communication Can Streamline Your Class
There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to teach your class and getting constant interruptions. It’s important to encourage your
Teacher Tip – Five Strategies for Learning Names
Working with a new class can be tricky, especially when you don’t know the students’ names! Silly Fish creator, Rebecca
Teacher Tip – How to Direct Text Using Actions
Working with young actors can be tricky at the best of times, but when dealing with a lot of text,
