The Sydney Teacher Blog
The Unsung Heroes of the Classroom
As we kick off Teacher Aide Appreciation Week, it's time to shine a spotlight on the incredible impact these unsung heroes have in our schools. Teacher aides play a vital role in supporting students and teachers alike, often going above and beyond to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.
Fun Strategies and Resources to Boost Literacy Development
We know how crucial it is for our little learners to build a solid foundation in reading and writing, right? So, I thought I’d share some fun ideas and resources that can really make a difference. Grab your coffee ☕️ and let’s dive in!
Engaging Activities to Celebrate “Reading is Magic” ✨
We share our top 5 tips to help celebrate Book Week 2024 theme Reading is Magic in the classroom. Happy Teaching!
FREE Number & Algebra Activity Packs!
Ready to download six FREE print and go activities for Year 5 & 6? Read the blog to find out how!
Book Week 2023: Engaging Resources and Easy Costume Ideas!
Make Book Week 2023 the best yet with over 70 pages of engaging activities and 5 easy to execute teacher costumes!
Engaging Lessons
Five Fun Ways to Teach Fractions!
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.
Implementing Daily 5 in Upper Primary
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!
Engaging Lessons
6 Fun Ways to Teach Figurative Language!
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!
5 FREE Picture Book Activities that Teach Self-Acceptance
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?