Seven Tips for the End of Year to make Back to school easier The end of the longest school year in history is drawing nearer for many. Well done! You’ve made it! (Here in the Southern Hemisphere, we still have 6 months to go.) Chances are that you are probably exhausted and counting down the …
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Tips and Ideas for Teacher Self-care You have probably heard or seen the quote “you can’t pour from an empty cup”. It is so true! As teachers, it is in our nature to take care of others before taking care of ourselves. During the last year, it became more evident that teachers need taking care …
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Using Boom Cards in the Secondary Classroom Boom Cards certainly experienced a “Boom” over the last year. This self-grading, paperless activities became a lifesaver for many teachers during distance learning. They are virtual task cards and activities that are hosted on the Boom Learning platform. You can create your own decks or buy some from …
How to Teach Vocabulary in Science “There are so many definitions to learn!” I’ve probably heard this a thousand times during my teaching career. The truth is that vocabulary and definitions are an important part of science and your students will need to learn the vocabulary. But at least we can try to make it …
Tips for teaching organic chemistry Organic Chemistry can be a daunting topic to teach and many students will admit that it is their least favorite part of Chemistry. You may have heard the joke of the student saying that “the only thing I’ve learned in Organic Chemistry is how to draw hexagons”. But it can …
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As a girl mom, it has always been important to me to let my daughter know that she can be anything she wants. (At the moment, being a farmer or an archaeologist is at the top of her list.) The International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11 February) is around the corner and this …
Card Sorts can provide variety, fun, and increased engagement to your Science lessons. I share some of my favorite ideas on how to use them.
We’ve all been there. Everyone is fast asleep and you are still busy with lesson planning for the next day. #teacherlife But it doesn’t have to be like that. At the start of 2020 I made a promise to myself that I will not be spending my evenings prepping lessons. And my weekends are there …
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