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Book Review: Learning beyond the classroom – The Art of Dirty Teaching!

Book Review: Learning beyond the classroom – The Art of Dirty Teaching!

by Bern Nicholls | Dec 25, 2018

During a coaching session with a primary school leader around Reggio Emilia pedagogy, the book I was reviewing, Dirty Teaching, came into our conversation. The immediate response was – “I love the title! Where can I get one?” Dirty Teaching is jam packed with creative...
Book Review: Juliet Robertson’s Messy Maths: A Playful, Outdoor Approach for Early Years

Book Review: Juliet Robertson’s Messy Maths: A Playful, Outdoor Approach for Early Years

by Bern Nicholls | Dec 18, 2018

Messy Maths is an exciting exploration that unearths the wonder of maths through the natural environment. Juliet Robertson, the author of Messy Maths, shares her infectious enthusiasm for learning outside all year round. Her developmental approach incorporates child...
Local nature experiences help children relate to other environments

Local nature experiences help children relate to other environments

by Peggy Ashbrook | Dec 11, 2018

My side of the street is shaded for hours longer than the opposite side which gets full sun for more than 6 hours a day, even in winter. The differences in sunlight affect the plant growth in these “microclimates.”  On the “sunny side of the street the flowering bulbs...
Book Review: Dylan Wiliam’s Leadership for Teacher Learning: Creating a Culture Where All Teachers Improve so That All Students Succeed

Book Review: Dylan Wiliam’s Leadership for Teacher Learning: Creating a Culture Where All Teachers Improve so That All Students Succeed

by Bern Nicholls | Dec 4, 2018

This book is compulsory reading for all school leaders. Research studies have consistently revealed that it is quality teaching that has the greatest impact on student learning outcomes.   Most teachers would accept this reality, evident in their willingness to attend...
Energising Brain Breaks to Ignite Learning in the Classroom!

Energising Brain Breaks to Ignite Learning in the Classroom!

by Kathy Perez | Nov 29, 2018

Brain Breaks are mental breaks designed to help students stay focused and attend. The Brain Breaks get students moving to carry blood and oxygen to the brain, providing a pause in the instructional flow and processing time for students to solidify their learning...
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