Learn spelling through play
As teachers and parents, drilling spelling words to get children to buy in or engage can be like pulling teeth. Let’s face it – it’s…
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Making Maths as easy as one-two-three
As a Mathematics teacher, I want to share how my resources have been a valuable tool in my classes. Where it started Let me start…
Interventions and revision for young learners
Looking back at recent years, this year has started off better than expected. Until recently, we haven’t been able to see our learners as often…
Handling bullying by peers in the workplace
Bullying doesn’t just happen on the playground. Even teachers experience bullying by other staff members and it’s not as uncommon as you may think. We…
Mindfulness for kids
I sometimes get asked if mindfulness is only for children who suffer from anxiety, or only for children who struggle to sit still and concentrate,…
The benefit of puzzles in the classroom and beyond
My father was an avid newspaper reader, so newspapers were a permanent fixture in our home. As a young girl of about 10 years old,…
Five tips for starting the school year off right
A new year brings new challenges and opportunities, and even though we don’t know what lies around the corner, there are some things you can…
Claremont High: How we achieve excellent results on a small budget
At just 11 years old, Claremont High School is making waves in the education space in Cape Town. The school was started by the Western…
Celebrating the evolution of school supplies
Lunchbox? Check. New colouring pencils, exercise books, and backpack? Double-check! The end of the school holidays is bittersweet but heading back to school means seeing…
Don’t think about white bears
Social distancing and restrictive movement policies have disrupted traditional educational practices. Teachers with years of experience are now having to rethink how to approach day-to-day…