Love it or hate it, Valentines Day is here to stay – Thank you Hallmark!
Whilst we think of Valentines Day as being a day for couples only – it really doesn’t have to be.
Has anyone heard of Galentines where you get your girls together for a night out?!
Anyway, Valentines Day is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with your students and have some fun. Here are 8 ways that you can celebrate in your classroom!
I can always be relied on to have stashes of glitter and coffee in my classroom and am usually wearing something sparkly with a cuppa in hand! Plus G C are my initials! I have been teaching for 11 years and have been a mum of one for 3 years. Both are roles I adore.
I’ve been teaching abroad for over 10 years now (in Qatar and Dubai), and I can honestly say it’s been the best most empowering decision I’ve ever made. Sadly, not every expat teacher has the same experience, so here are five important factors to consider when you’re choosing a school abroad as an expat teacher…
I enjoy posting ideas for the classroom, teaching tips, desk space ideas, outfit ideas and try and help as many student teachers and teachers as I can. I really enjoy the community on Instagram as it has allowed me to connect with like-minded people from all over the world. @theteacherstudent
This year has been a unique year and while it can be a time of joy, rest & relaxation, the holidays can bring a lot of demands such as financial, social and family commitments. While, you can’t choose when Christmas comes, you can choose to help yourself get through it.
In Japan, it’s the norm for teachers to visit the homes of each one of their students once a year. They are usually invited in for a cup of tea and a short chat about the pupil in question before heading off to the next family down the road.
In the summer of 2019, I applied for jobs as an NQT for the first time. It was daunting and nerve wracking.
As you may know by now, I’ve recently announced that I am moving to teach in Dubai in the UAE this August. I had planned to begin my teaching journey in the UAE in September of last year, however, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, things didn’t go to plan!
My name is Elaine and I am the Principal of a school in Galway and the owner of the company EK Interview Preparation. I am a busy mom of 7 amazing children. I love my job – both the teaching and the leadership role.
My name is Adam and I am a primary school teacher from County Kerry, currently teaching in County Cork.