Perspectives on teaching and learning
The first stage of compulsory education, including the adoption of basic lifetime skills like reading, writing, spelling, interpersonal communication and concentration
I had the pleasure of witnessing Karl Nova entertain and educate my prinary school pupils today. Many of them described his delivery as the best assembly they had seen. He read, he wrote, he inspired. They listened, they learned. Check out Nova’s Rhythm and Poetry (Poetry Caboodle) at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0995488541/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_U-uFCbXA7SPDZ Continue reading RaP performed for primary pupils by Karl Nova
“Running a school in Stockport costs exactly the same in terms of teachers’ salaries and the cost of providing a good curriculum, and yet a comparable Manchester school half a mile away would receive £350,000 more per year in basic funding,” – Helen Hannah https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/feb/28/school-stockport-close-early-fridays-lack-funding Continue reading The Guardian: School in Stockport to close early on Fridays for lack of funding
I do not use online media outlets or products that cost money. I read articles that are free to read. I have nothing against sources that must be paid, or material that must be paid for. There are always costs and means of managing costs. There are individuals and groups who are prepared to pay … Continue reading A position on paying for products
A series of number games proven to boost pre-school children’s confidence and ability in maths in just five weeks has been produced for nurseries and parents by a leading child psychologist from Kingston University in London. Dr Jo Van Herwegen created the games as part of a research project funded by the Nuffield Foundation examining … Continue reading Making maths fun to improve pre-schoolers’ skills
At the heart of every classroom lies stationery equipment used to help teach children. Ryman Stationery has been selling such items for almost 125 years. Whilst modern technology and mindsets have both adapted and created many products, the ethos of the company remains the same: to deliver an unrivalled product range to help develop and … Continue reading Victorian school and modern stationery
Set in the enchanting moonlit world of Moshi Monsters, Moshi Twilight Sleep Stories are tuneful audio tales designed to settle little monsters at bedtime. Just get kids comfy, turn down the lights, select a story and let them drift off to sleep. Made for kids but loved by parents, Sleep Stories are a brand new … Continue reading Make bedtime a dream with Moshi
Research indicates that providing kids access to unstructured, outdoor playtime offers crucial benefits to their cognitive, emotional, and physical health development. Continue reading “Culturelle Kids Probiotics invests in outdoor play”
LEGO Education, which offers playful learning experiences and teaching solutions based on the LEGO system of bricks, now also offers resources designed for teachers and students to explore coding – including free lesson plans and online courses for teachers. “The job market for careers requiring coding skills is growing faster than nearly any other sector, … Continue reading Coding resources for schools, created by LEGO Education
A significant area of concern, with respect to my role as a primary school class teacher, is literacy. I must be effective in delivering SPaG – spelling, punctuation and grammar. With respect to grammar, I must be clear about two other acronyms, which represent important areas for lesson planning, provision and progression. SOAP is similes, … Continue reading SPaG, SOAP and VCOP – structure, expression and growth
