The Sydney Teacher Blog

Looking for a fun back to school activity after the holidays? This FREE Mystery Message Pack is the perfect low-prep way to re-engage students with 10 secret messages to decode using a Pigpen Cipher. Ideal for any term, it’s a creative icebreaker that boosts motivation, teamwork, and excitement as students return to class.

ANZAC Day on April 25th is a meaningful time to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who served, including First Nations soldiers. This FREE ANZAC Day resource pack helps students connect with the day through thoughtful, age-appropriate activities—perfect for classrooms or homeschool settings looking to teach remembrance with respect and engagement.

Teaching fractions can be challenging, but incorporating hands-on games into your lessons can make it a fun and engaging learning experience. Here are five hands-on games that can help teach fractions in the upper years. 

We share our top 5 tips to help celebrate Book Week 2024 theme Reading is Magic in the classroom. Happy Teaching!

Ready to download six FREE print and go activities for Year 5 & 6? Read the blog to find out how!

Make Book Week 2023 the best yet with over 70 pages of engaging activities and 5 easy to execute teacher costumes!

Have you been thinking about running Daily 5 in your upper primary classroom? Not sure where to start? This guide will help you launch Daily 5 in no time, with minimal prep and zero stress!

I have always found that teaching figurative language can be equal parts fun and challenging! To help you make it more fun than frightening, read this blog to find 6 fun lesson ideas!

All teachers understand the importance of fostering self-acceptance and encouraging students to embrace their uniqueness. Even in the lower grades, there can be immense pressure for students to fit in, blend in and be 'cool'. So how do you show students that our diversity is our strength, and something to be proud of?