Big Garden Birdwatch Posted on 17 January 2019 by Elliot Masters - Kent-Teach in General | Resources If we asked you ‘what is the most common garden bird in the UK?’ what would your answer be? Find out all about the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch and what the top 10 most common garden birds are in Kent. Read More...
Free Assistive Technology for Reading Posted on 23 November 2018 by Ingrid Connors - Phonics Specialist in Resources Assistive technology can be a useful way to help children with reading issues, especially children with dyslexia. There are plenty of tools available so it can be difficult to know which ones to use. Read on for recommendations of the best apps and assistive technology to help your child with their reading. Read More...
Let's Be Bold About the "Non-Academic" Benefits of the Arts Posted on 17 September 2018 by Neve Spicer - WeTheParents.org in Resources Learning arts cultivates cognitive abilities, nurtures positive character traits, and fosters critical thinking. It expands awareness, increases empathy, and develops an array of social skills. And that's just the start! Read More...
Token Economies to Reward Positive Behaviour Posted on 14 September 2018 by Sam H Arnold, Deputy Head and Trainer working with Alternative Curriculum in KS3 & 4 in Resources Cognitive behaviour therapy states that you should ignore all bad behaviour and reward the good, but following this advice is not always advisable when teaching. To reward good behaviour, try using a token economy in your classroom, here's how... Read More...
8 Techniques to Encourage Positive Behaviour in the Classroom Posted on 4 September 2018 by Sam H Arnold, Deputy Head and Trainer working with Alternative Curriculum in KS3 & 4 in Resources A trainer working with alternative curriculum children in Key Stages 3 and 4, shares their tips on how to encourage positive behaviour in the classroom. Read More...
Classroom Display Boards: The Pros and Cons Posted on 2 June 2018 by Karen - Inflows in Resources Today bulletin boards are so popular that they are not only seen in schools and colleges but also in various corporate offices and other business places. There are several functions of a bulletin board in a school environment... Read More...
Using Word Clouds in the Classroom Posted on 17 February 2018 by Claire Taylor - Connect2Staff Education in Resources We’ve found a great idea for a lesson plan which gives your students the opportunity to broaden their vocabulary, whilst giving and receiving kind comments to and from their peers... Read More...
World Science Day for Peace and Development Posted on 10 November 2017 by Rebecca Taylor - Kent-Teach Advisor in Resources To celebrate the day last year, students at St Catherine’s School, Twickenham, made a display board below showing how Science and Technology are relevant to their everyday lives. Here are some of their ideas... Read More...
Equinoxes and Solstices Explained #Resources Posted on 22 September 2017 by Darren - Kent-Teach in Resources It’s that time of year again where the leaves begin to fall, the days get shorter, the temperature drops, birds fly south, squirrels hide – are you ready for Autumn? Read More...
How to Help Your Child Learn to Read Posted on 12 September 2017 by Kerry Berry - Guest Blogger in Resources An informative guide to pass on to parents to ensure your class is given the right support at home as well as in the classroom. Read More...