Connecting Boys with Books
The holidays—and winter break—are approaching! The term has undoubtedly been hectic and action-packed … and everyone is looking forward to the break. But to build up any weaknesses in the literacy of our students, and to raise their confidence as well, they will need to read over the break. Let’s look at 6 Strategies to Connect…
Why it matters whether our kids like school
“School SUX!” It’s something that we’ve all heard and possibly felt when we were at school. It’s a fairly common comment that both parents and teachers might be tempted to dismiss. After all, school is good for you! Like broccoli and carrots. It is something you have to have, whether you like it or not….
Six Powerful Reasons Why Kids Need to Write
Many of us will remember the Choose Your Own Adventure books ~ freedom to choose your destiny is one of childhood’s greatest gifts. This article will look at linking reading and writing ~ both are important for literacy acquisition. And with the technology boom, this generation is writing less. Learning to write is an ongoing…
5 Tips to Battle the Mid-term Slump
It circles around every year. Everyone starts the year strongly, plans well, and the first semester races towards its end. This is the time when students might be feeling tired, burnt out and ready for holidays. Plus there is cold/flu season (and the ever-present Covid) to battle with. How can you help your students and…
Benefits of storytelling and how it can build resilience
An article released today by Education Review further supports our view on the benefits of reading out loud to our children.
eLearning tools have exploded, they save teachers’ time and engage students
eLearning tools have surged recently, especially due to the pandemic. They may seem daunting but when utilized properly, they can streamline teaching tasks, put the focus on teaching kids and make learning at home easier. Classroom teachers are under increased pressure to measure and report on their students’ progress with various checkpoints, while also delivering…
Reading and the Brain
What’s really going on in the head of a boy? What can science tell us about educating and raising boys? How wonderful to share this article from a fellow dedicated boy champion, Professor Michael Nagel. Professor Nagel and I have had many conversations around boys, how best to engage them, the influences of technology, adolescence…
How do you ensure literacy isn’t compromised by screen time?
There is much debate about children and technology, and it sparks hot discussion around the world. Research keeps surfacing about technology’s overuse and its impact on learning yet it offers great benefits too. Confused? How much is too much? Let’s look at some research, feedback from educators and how tech can be used in a…
Literacy Toolkit 2022: Some fresh ideas to inspire your students to read
What if every one of your students loved reading? It is a teacher’s most common worry: How do I inspire my students to read often and read well? “The path of a reader is not a runway but more a hack through a forest, with individual twists and turns, entanglements and moments of surprise.” (John…
Top tips for getting a good night’s sleep
Described as food for the brain, sleep is vital to an individual’s wellbeing: particularly when it comes to school-aged children and teenagers. As kids return to school, let’s look at some ways we can ensure they are getting the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep in order to feel rested and learn effectively. Linking…