Ensuring a successful and organized academic year starts with having well-structured Teacher Binders. These binders are the hub for all your essential documents, offering a seamless approach to accessing vital student data when you need it the most. In this blog post, discover the importance of having teacher binders that are not only practical but…
Welcome to the much-anticipated kick-off of the school year – the very first week! A whirlwind of excitement, feelings, and plenty of “firsts” awaits us. Today I wanted to share five of my favourite activities for the first week of school! These fantastic FREE printables are an absolute treasure for your Prep/Foundation or Kindergarten darlings….
Morning activities are a fantastic way to start the school day. They should be fun, engaging, play-based, full of fine-motor development, and allow your students to ease into the busy school day. Morning activities are essential for creating a happy and safe classroom for little learners to strive for! I have shared ten fantastic ideas for morning…
Today, I’m thrilled to share something that’s bound to become a classroom favourite – playdough! If you’re not already incorporating this versatile and engaging tool into your teaching repertoire, it’s high time you started. Playdough isn’t just about having fun; it offers a treasure trove of benefits, from fostering social and fine motor skills to…
Orientation or Transitions days are just around the corner! This time of the year can be exciting and fun, as well as nerve-racking and sometimes a little stressful. However with these 4 tips your orientation sessions can be a huge success! Setting up your classroom, easy prep name tags, story books to entertain and a…
Whole class rewards are a fantastic way to foster a positive classroom culture and cultivate a collaborative learning environment. Today, I’m excited to share an incredibly simple and effective whole-class reward system with you – the Star Jar! The Star Jar is a user-friendly, printable resource that requires minimal preparation. Once set up, it becomes…
The dawn of a new year prompts us to reevaluate our organisational strategies and time management to achieve our goals effectively. As teachers, finding ways to stay organised and enhance our efficiency is crucial, especially with the perpetual to-do list. In my pursuit of greater organization this year, I’ve devised a weekly planning template that…
As teachers gear up for orientation days at their schools, it’s important to have engaging activities that make students feel excited and prepared for their educational journey. In last week’s post, I shared a fun cut-and-paste activity that was a hit during our orientation sessions. You can read about it here! This week, I’m thrilled…
Hi Friends, I can’t believe it is that time again! We have now had two Orientation sessions at our school, with two more to go! It is such a special time for our new students and their families. It is their first chance to experience formal school and we try to make the transition as…
This confetti art activity is a winner for the start of school in any Kindergarten, Prep or Foundation classroom! Students decorate their name using all the colours of the rainbow and at the same time, build those fine motor muscles and learn how to use a glue stick correctly! Find everything you need below to…
