Last week, my daughter graduated high school. Phew! After 12 long years it is finally over! There were some days I never thought it would happen but I’m so proud that she made it. Now the fun begins – Schoolies celebrations and parties, and for my daughter, the beginning of a gap year. Many teens …
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What is a ‘modern’ education? For the students of today, a ‘modern’ education revolves around technology – plain and simple. From a very young age, even in preschool, children are exposed to some form of technology and begin to learn the skills that they need to use computers, I-pads and the like. However, I would …
Getting your teenager to read more books can be a rewarding endeavour that fosters their intellectual growth and love for literature. Here are some strategies to encourage them to read more: Lead by Example: Show your teenager that you value reading by setting a good example. Read books, magazines, or other reading materials yourself, and …
Shortly after I graduated as a high school English teacher in 1995, I bought this book: I can’t recall why – maybe I was looking for books to include in my class library or as suggestions for a new class text. Now, almost 30 years later, I’ve set myself a challenge to find some of …
I love this time of year, don’t you? The smell of new books, the excitement of shopping for new school clothes or uniforms, packing your bag for the first day. While these are all positive feelings associated with getting ready for a new school year, sometimes the start of school can cause anxiety, for both …
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As a teacher I was often asked, ‘What makes a good student?’ My answer was simple: A good student is someone that shows up to class, listens, does their schoolwork and asks for help when they need it. The best students, in my opinion were motivated to help themselves. They weren’t necessarily the most academic …
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My daughter has ADHD, recently diagnosed this year. In a way, I’ve always known that she might have it, even as a child. But as a parent, we often put our heads in the sand about learning disabilities – not wanting our child to be labelled. So we battled on for years and she did …
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When I was teaching, not a day would go by when I had one of my students say, “Why do we have to learn this?”, “How is this going to help me in my life?” They had a point – there are a lot of things that kids learn in school that they promptly forget …
The global teacher shortage is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach. However, speaking from experience, the Number 1 reason why I left the physical classroom is – bad behaviour. Violence is a HUGE problem in schools around the world and it’s only getting worse. That’s why I’m starting this blog post with the …
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I think we can all agree that knowing the basics in Maths is a skill that we carry throughout our lives, yet it seems that we are moving further and further away from the ‘tried and true’ Maths learning methods that our Grandparents, parents, and even Gen-Xers (me!) did at school. Strategies like rote learning …
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History is my favourite subject – there, I said it. Everywhere you look at the moment, there’s something in the news that relates to history. We can’t escape it – it’s in every world event lately – splashed all over the internet and social media. Take the war in Ukraine, for example. If you had …
In my previous post, I touched on the importance of teaching your children to be better global citizens. Knowing their world is an important part of this process, so to that end, I have provided a great Geography Quiz for you to try at home. It’s an improved and corrected version from one provided by …
10 Ways to Help Our Teens Become Better Global Citizens Our young people are looking inward – their lives controlled by algorithms on their mobile devices, controlling what they see, when they see it. Recent studies in the USA and other Western countries reveal that only about a quarter of teenagers are able to name …
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Reading has numerous benefits for teenagers. It can improve their vocabulary and language skills, enhance their communication abilities, and broaden their knowledge and understanding of the world. Reading also has the potential to improve focus and concentration, as well as reduce stress and promote relaxation. Additionally, reading can be a fun and enjoyable activity that …
I use YouTube a lot as a teacher. Almost every one of my lessons has an educational YouTube video embedded within it. Provided you watch them first and screen them for appropriateness and quality, YouTube videos can’t be beat for homeschool parents or students looking for that little bit extra learning enjoyment! One of my …
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