The first six weeks is vital in any classroom – for the teacher and students and seeing as this is … More
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Adding depth to spelling
Perhaps the usual spelling lessons at school involve talking about the rule, playing some games in groups and then practising … More
Remote learning and Gifted Education
Many of us in NSW have been suddenly thrown into stricter lockdowns and remote learning once again but we need … More
Using the Kaplan model – novel studies
The Kaplan model is an excellent model to help you to add more challenge to your literacy lessons. This model … More
Is your school catering for gifted students?
Every school should be able to cater for their bright and gifted students. Here is a quick list to think … More
Student directed learning
When your bright and gifted students and moving beyond the curriculum through achievement of the outcomes or even when they … More
Programming for challenge
When we start a new year or a new topic most teachers are lucky enough to be given a program … More
Adding Depth and Complexity to your writing program
Many teachers often look at this concept and worry that they will have to overhaul their whole program to make … More
Asking open ended questions
Open ended questions and activities are what gets kids moving, excited and engaged. What are open ended questions? Open ended … More
Ease off the drill and practice
In this time of remote learning I have noticed one of my children has been set a lot of drill … More