Sarah KS1

Nods knowingly in Muslim…..

This is unsurprising but totally incomprehensible. I never thought he was working for peace but to work on ethnic cleansing - words fail me.

Haven’t read the article but I’m going to go ahead and assume it’s fallen because of brown immigration. When London is a city that’s shaped by waves of immigration for centuries. Sigh.

I usually read the first chapter of Wayside School to my year 2s. It always gets a comment and they remember it when we start in September.
Teaching year 1 next year so don’t know if they will understand it in the same way

Try the peanut butter and cucumber slices variation. Always gets comments but was a childhood staple. Crunch and smooth all in one

Why are billionaires literally always trying to make the average and low paid worker even worse off?

a man in a red robe is celebrating with his arms in the air and says `` that 's a win ! '' ALT: a man in a red robe is celebrating with his arms in the air and says `` that 's a win ! ''

Have activated an Instagram account! I am currently following back anyone who follows as I edge towards 100 followers!

I'm at realottoenglish and I've already had a "it's nice isn't it the quiet" comment.

I admire Gary linekar for taking a moral stand on the killing of children. It’s not political - it’s just wrong. It wasn’t a sorry end - he went out on a principle. Thank you

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The Ultimate Guide to Self-Regulation in the Classroom, book by Sue Cowley

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I know many couples in cousin marriages, happy and healthy. Is it just the marriage that is banned or the procreation?
If marriage only then that is targeting a specific set of people and beliefs and that should be made clear.

Emotional empathy makes a better teacher, it makes for better connections with children. It’s so hard to keep personal emotion in check when it hits close to home.

We teach children to be emotionally resilient - not to be emotionless. It’s ok for them to see you have emotions too x

I’ve been thinking I need some empathy focussed texts and activities for my class. This will be a valuable place to start. Thank you.

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My internet went off yesterday. Seemed like the router stopped working. Within less than 24 hours someone came to the house and fixed it.

This is the side of Dubai I appreciate - fast service! #teachingabroad #dubailife

Love this! Such a core memory from early teen years.

I read this for A Level years ago but I still remember it being one of the first times I came across a more human representation of mental heath and it was a good perspective on an old classic. Would recommend.

I’ve used ChatGTP for a few tasks. - I feel like it was quicker to do it myself but I’ve taught the same year group for five years. Maybe if I moved years I might find it more useful.

I’m also not keen to centre AI as the creator in a job where I value my own creativity.

I found it interesting and reflected on my own position in terms of my professional development. 📌

Ooh. I’m in Dubai. We have a new female principal and a new female head of primary. I’d love to learn more and share with them.

Maybe nrich style investigations. Deepen understanding. Look at reasoning and problem solving.

Wishing you all the best. I always end up liking all my classes and kids. Sometimes a slow start makes a great year. Hoping you also have a fab first week when the kids are in.

First two weeks of the new 🇦🇪 term done. Class are in and it’s been a full on week. Loving my class already and having a good vibe about the year ahead.

Wrapped up the first teaching week with a well deserved meal x

Make them wait - if it’s not convenient for you. Or if there is a risk of their phone being stolen maybe go quicker. Lot of factors at play. But then, I’ve never been able to be strict about repairing broken phones either 🤦‍♀️

Starting the second year teaching in 🇦🇪
Watching the new teachers grapple with work and life admin. Some huge hurdles to cross.
Feeling more confident in myself this year and in knowing the school community.
Looking at ways to grow.

How are you planning to develop professionally this year? #edusky

It was so nice to have the children in class and get started on the year ahead. Have a lovely bunch this year that are keen to learn and crack on.

Ending the week with a well deserved treat with my teacher bestie. #newterm

Me too! I’m sure we called it binka. The edges would fray. It was very durable and softer than the polymer versions we use now.

Started my 7th year of teaching today - 22nd working in schools.
Learned all 22 of my new class’s names already today.

That’s a pretty cool skill to have maybe not many other professions require.

How long does it take you? #primarysky #Edysky #newterm

The lost thing
The arrival
The journey
Matchbook diaries

I like the idea of consistency for the classes.