I just had to share these fantastic clips and email sent to me by a lovely teacher that works in Sgoil na Pairc on the Isle of Lewis. I had to email you and tell you about our day! We
Snorghs at Sgoil na Pairc
World Book Day Reflective Reading Lesson Download!
As most of you will be busy planning exciting reading activities, extreme reading photo competitions, and dazzling fiction-related fancy dress costumes for World Book Day tomorrow, I thought I’d share a reading lesson to help alleviate the workload… This Reflective
‘We’re the Superhumans’ Channel 4 Paralympics Advert Reading Lesson
Now that it's back to school – here's a topical Reflective Reading lesson to get you started. Based on the Channel 4 advert 'We are the Superhumans' for the Paralympics, it is rich in issues ripe for discussion. Thank you so
*NEW* Mog's Christmas Calamity Task Map
Well, the Christmas spirit is strong today – because here is another super festive-themed Task Map for you to download! Today we have Barry Donaldson from Aberdeen City to thank for creating this cute and Christmassy activity-fest! The text is another
*NEW* Man on the Moon Task Maps
With the holidays fast approaching, we can now finally mention the ‘C’ word… Christmas! And to help you out at this frantic time of year, here are not one – but two – count ’em – two! – Task Maps
*NEW* St. Andrew’s Day Task Map and Text
What are you doing in class to celebrate St. Andrew’s Day? Well, here is another *new* Task Map along with a text to help you help your class to find out more about the patron saint of Scotland! Today’s Task
*FREE* Guy Fawkes Task Map!
Remember, remember the 5th November! Well instead – forget planning – because here is a Guy Fawkes Short Read Text and a Task Map for you to use in class tomorrow! Best suited for P3, P4 and P5 – but could
Closing the Gap: Get a New Plan, Stan
It has been a busy few weeks in the education world in Scotland, with what has felt like hunners of literacy reports and results being published. Having read them all, I am disappointed to find a lack of specific advice as
Why Everyone Needs an Assessment Giraffe
What does a giraffe have to do with assessment? Well, Jeffrey the giraffe, as well as being extremely intelligent, handsome, and good at telling jokes, actually performs a very important function in the classroom: he encourages formative assessment – reminding
Haggis, Neeps, Tatties and a Task Map!
Well, it’s approaching that time of year again which, being from Ayrshire, I used to love in school – Burns Night! No doubt preparations are already underway for Burns Suppers including learning some super Scots verses by the man himself.