A supported teacher makes for a positive learning environment
BIC®’s Colour Your Classroom campaign is focused on empowering South African teachers in ways that simultaneously empower their students. As a leading stationery manufacturer in…
Category: Resources
Teach your students how to study
On average, 50% of students say they don’t know how to study effectively. Exams are around the corner and, if you haven’t already started, you…
The story of an African children’s book that explains the science of skin colour
Nina G. Jablonski, Penn State Skin We Are In is a landmark South African book for children (and grown-ups) on the subject of skin colour.…
Intervention ideas for the third term
We’re halfway through the year and our learners have just completed one of the toughest assessment periods of the year. Following these assessments and examinations, we…
Why the SACE Virtual Library was launched and how you can use it to further your career
We recently held a Q&A session with Ella Mokgalane (CEO of SACE), Wilfried Theunis (Country Programmes Manager of VVOB), and Debra Ogilvie-Rood (Head of the…
Nelson Mandela Day: Appreciation resources
To celebrate Nelson Mandela this year, use these informative but fun resources to walk the younger generation through the never-to-be-forgotten life of South Africa’s most…
Father’s Day resources
It’s the one day of the year when you just have to laugh at the dad jokes and give some extra appreciation to the father…
Educational games to spice up your lessons
Any teacher knows it’s a constant struggle to keep learners engaged during lessons! We’ve found that one of the most effective ways to keep your…
Using a story-writing approach to create original lesson resources
Original resources may take time, effort, planning and work to set up, but they can be amazing materials for learners to use at school or…
When scholastic intervention isn’t enough, who should be approached?
As teachers, we often notice when something’s amiss, but we do not always know how to help. In the Foundation Phase, we notice difficulties such…