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May 08, 2025

Proven Strategies to Improve Student Focus: A Guide for Teachers

Ever feel like your students are mentally drifting off just minutes into a lesson? You are not the only one. Getting students to concentrate in class can be a daily challenge for teachers everywhere. The truth is, students naturally have shorter attention spans than adults and science backs that up. While students may struggle to stay focused, they often remember more than adults, even when their minds wander. So while their attention may seem all over the place, it does not mean they are not l

Katie Hasselstrom

May 06, 2025

50 Debate Topics for the Classroom | Perfect for Teachers

Debate is a powerful tool to help students become confident speakers, critical thinkers, and active listeners. It encourages them to analyze information, form opinions, and express their thoughts clearly. In a classroom setting, debates offer a structured platform for students to engage in meaningful discussions backed by logic and evidence. When guided by teachers, these discussions help create a safe, respectful space where every student gets the chance to voice their viewpoint. Whether you

Katie Hasselstrom

May 01, 2025

Mindful Coloring for Students: Bringing Calm and Focus to the Classroom

Teaching can be a rewarding but sometimes overwhelming job. With busy schedules, noisy classrooms, and constant demands, it is easy to feel stressed; both for teachers and students. That is where mindful coloring comes in. Mindful coloring is a simple activity that encourages calmness, focus, and emotional balance. It is not just for students; it can be a powerful tool for teachers to create a peaceful classroom environment and help students manage their feelings. In this blog, we will explore

Katie Hasselstrom

Apr 28, 2025

Simple Tips to Help Students Tackle Maths Word Problems

If you see your students freeze after encountering math word problems, you are not alone. Many students struggle not just with numbers but with figuring out what the question is asking. Students find word problems challenging because they mix language and maths, which can be tricky for young learners. As teachers, you may have often heard how you need to make students read the problem again or make them practise more, but these tips alone do not always help. What students really need are simpl

Katie Hasselstrom

Apr 22, 2025

Engaging Telling Time Activities Ideas for the Classroom

Teaching students how to tell the time does not have to be a dull or daunting task. With the right mix of interactive activities, it can become one of the most enjoyable and enriching parts of your maths lessons. Whether your students are just beginning to understand the hour hand or are working through more advanced concepts like quarter past and half past, a fun approach makes all the difference. The collection of time-telling activities in this blog is designed to keep young learners engage

Katie Hasselstrom

Apr 15, 2025

How to Teach Long U Words to Students

Teaching long u words can be a fun and rewarding experience. These words may sound tricky at first, but with the right approach, students can learn them quickly and confidently. This guide will give you easy tips and fun ideas to help students understand and remember long ‘u’ sounds. What Are Long U Words? Long u words are words where the vowel ‘u’ says its name or makes a similar long sound. Unlike short vowels, long vowels do not make the usual “uh” sound (like in cup) - instead, long ‘u’

Katie Hasselstrom

Apr 13, 2025

100th Day of School Ideas for Teachers: Fun & Educational Activities

Reaching the 100th day of school is a big milestone and a brilliant excuse to have a bit of fun in the classroom. Over the years, this day has grown into a much-loved celebration in many primary schools, giving teachers a fantastic chance to bring learning to life with the number 100. It is also the perfect way to break up the term with something a little different and exciting. Not sure when your 100th day will fall? That is completely normal, it all depends on your school’s calendar, start da

Katie Hasselstrom

Apr 07, 2025

Mastering Fractions: A Teacher’s Guide to Engaging and Effective Fraction Lessons

Fractions are one of the most important topics we teach in maths. They help students understand how to break things into parts, which is a skill they will use in everyday life. But let’s face it — fractions can be tricky. Many students struggle to understand them, and teachers often find them hard to explain. In this blog, we are sharing easy and helpful tips to make teaching fractions more fun and effective for both you and your students. Before we dive into the tips, let’s quickly talk about

Katie Hasselstrom

Apr 07, 2025

Unlocking Strategies to Teach Multisyllabic Words

Reading and spelling are way more than academic skills, as they go beyond the academic setting to lifelong learning. It is essential for teachers to equip students with tools they can use to read fluently, spell accurately, and truly understand whatever they read. One of the biggest roadblocks young readers face? Multisyllabic words. These longer, trickier words can trip up even the most enthusiastic learners, leading to frustration. That is why teaching students effective strategies to decode

Katie Hasselstrom

Apr 06, 2025

Field Day Activities: Fun Ideas for Your Students

It is that exciting time of year again - field day season! For students, it is one of the most anticipated days filled with fun, laughter, and friendly competition. For teachers, however, planning the perfect field day can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. Between wrapping up lessons, organising end-of-year events, and keeping young minds engaged, adding one more thing to your to-do list can seem daunting. Planning a memorable field day does not have to be stressful or expensive. With a lit

Katie Hasselstrom

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