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This is a great question and of course, now a few years into my career, looking back, there are a lot of things I wish I knew. But to be honest, I think most of us who are a few years into education could say the same. There’s probably an endless list of things we wish we’d known at the start. …

Do grades really reflect learning anymore? This is a thought-provoking question, and one that often comes up for those of us in education. For people outside of schooling, there’s sometimes a sense that grades are an outdated way to measure student ability. But for educators, the answer is nuanced. …

Removing Emails & Apps From Personal Devices.

Our phone has become a tool that we all carry every day. As teachers, our personal device often doubles as a work device. We use it to access emails on the go, stay contactable during school hours for admin or office updates (like when a student is …

Observational assessments are a broad category of assessment that generally involve an assessor watching a participant undertake a set of tasks. These tasks typically can not be assessed orally or in a standard written format like most types of other assessments and thus need to be observed in …

Looking for a reliable team-building game that actually works with your class or group? Through the Hoop has been one of my go-to activities for years as a teacher especially at the start of a new unit when I want to build connection, energy, and cooperation right away. It uses minimal equipment, …

Assessment in P.E. can be very challenging, especially if you’re new to the subject area or haven’t had the opportunity to observe experienced P.E. teachers using a range of assessment tools and techniques. I’ve been very fortunate early in my career to have had wonderful mentors who applied …

Minor games are magical tools that should be utilised by every teacher regardless of the year level you teach. They are the perfect entry points for every lesson and unit and in this article, you will find out why!

Low Barrier to Entry

Minor games are the perfect starting point for any unit of work …

Any modern teacher understands that unfortunately, a large part of our job revolves around administrative tasks. This can range from student notes, data collection, communication with staff, communication with students and parents, as well as policy documents, pastoral/wellbeing documentation, and …

Having structure in your classroom is important for student learning outcomes, as well as for effective behaviour management and general class expectations. A well-structured environment allows students to have autonomy, opportunities for self-direction, and also creates a safe space for learning, …

This is a great, simple game called Hopscotch Tag, designed to help students develop Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS), particularly the standing jump. Not only does it improve physical abilities, but it also keeps children engaged while being active. This game is versatile and perfect for warming …