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The Advantages of Classroom Displays
The advantages of using displays in the classroom | Wall displays are an important part of any classroom, as they make the room appear more inviting and creates a better...
“You Wouldn’t Do That At Home, Would You?”
When I was teenager we had one teacher in particular who we didn’t respect, and whose life we made very difficult. Let’s call him Mr Chips....
First Aid and Fire Safety: Teaching Them The Basics
Nobody wants to think of their child alone in an emergency situation, but accidents can happen anywhere and one day they might have to be the ones to help....
Planning the Perfect Easter Egg Hunt
If organised properly, then an Easter egg hunt is a great way to keep a large group of children entertained and encourage them to have a run around outside (hopefully in...
Cochlear Implants: Understanding What They Are and What They Do
Over the years there has been a lot of discussion about the Cochlear Implant and, if it is a good thing or not. I have tried to get lots of information together that give...
Compulsory Cooking Lessons for 7-14 year olds?
After his calamitous attempt to introduce the English Baccalaureate Michael Gove has moved on to another ambitious educational reform: rolling out compulsory cooking less...
Are ‘Company’s that Care’ Really a Dying Breed?
Business people we ain’t. Two little lost creatives in a world of marketing, advertising , social media and databases....
How to Make a Pizza Box Storyboard
Although using a pizza box as a storyboard seems like a strange idea, it is actually quite ingenious....
Revisiting Some Old Early Years Activities: Classic Classroom Games
Last weekend I was having a look through the attic and I came across a primary school activity book from 1969 called Come Out To Play by Kamps and Tjoelker. Although some...
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