Do you teach poetry to 5-7 year olds? and a question that I am often asked by colleagues and peers: How to teach poetry in KS1? One of the hardest writing units to cover with younger kids (and older kids in my opinion) is the writing of poetry. With other forms of writing, they can […]
It’s been a while. I apologise. I promise to do better! Part of the reason I have been away is that I have been researching on your behalf. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, it’s all about you. Whilst you enjoyed your Easter or Spring break I have been busy behind the
A to Z of Primary teaching First up in our A to Z of teaching… A is for apple I have never in twelve years of teaching been given an apple. Some cards with apples on, but an actual apple? Nope. An apple for the teacher may well be a well known phrase, but for
If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know teaching is my passion. But not any old teaching – it has to be fun, engaging and purposeful. And if possible, between £0 and virtually nothing in expenses. I love engaging curious learners and primary science can really spark their imaginations. If you
What are fine motor skills? Recently I have been sharing my fine motor skills improvement tips here there and everywhere. Have you seen them on Instagram? Pinterest? Here on the blog? Or maybe, just maybe you have had them delivered to your inbox. I have started #finemotorfriday on Insta where I have been adding a