teachermum : kids, homework strategies

Good, Better, Best!

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:12:50 GMT

I love this simple strategy that I read about a few weeks ago and I have been experimenting with it in my classroom and my home … and now I can’t seem to find where I got it from, so … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

Homeworkopoly

Anonymous — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:49:11 GMT

I just found this incredible idea on teachnet.com where Monopoly is adapted into a Homeworkopoly display board to motivate kids to do their homework and get them excited about doing it. It is has incredible ideas like “Take a seat … Continue reading Read...(read more)

Educating Boys

Anonymous — Mon, 23 May 2011 23:00:57 GMT

Recently we were privileged enough to spend 5 hours doing professional development in the company of Dr Ian Lillico from Boys Forward Institute. We covered a lot of material in five hours and it was hard for me to select which … Continue reading → Read...(read more)

Reading and Misbehaving

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 23:00:30 GMT

If you are reading this blog post, chances are you enjoy reading. Hopefully, you enjoy the reading you do on my blog (wink wink) So, let me ask you this question: How often do you read the reading you love, … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

Contingencies instead of Consequences

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:11:27 GMT

I am busy working on my next post all about disengaged learners and children who are bored. I hope to post it soon when I get to attack all those items on my never-ending “to-do” list. In the meantime, I … Continue reading → Read More......(read more)

Flashcard Favourites

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:50:49 GMT

Autumn Break and I am hectically planning all my classes for the next term and trying to avoid the kitchen floor at all costs. There are tons of ideas on the internet of games to play with reading flashcards, but these … Continue reading → Read More.....(read more)