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Snorghs at Sgoil na Pairc

Snorghs at Sgoil na Pairc

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

admin June 6, 2019May 4, 2020 Education, Reflective Reading No Comments Read more

World Book Day Reflective Reading Lesson Download!

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

admin February 28, 2018May 4, 2020 Literacy, Reflective Reading, Resources No Comments Read more

*NEW* Mog's Christmas Calamity Task Map

*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

admin December 10, 2015May 6, 2020 Literacy, Reflective Reading, Resources No Comments Read more

*NEW* Man on the Moon Task Maps

*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

admin December 9, 2015May 6, 2020 Reflective Reading, Resources No Comments Read more

*NEW* St. Andrew’s Day Task Map and Text

*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

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*FREE* Guy Fawkes Task Map!

*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

admin November 4, 2015May 6, 2020 Literacy, Reflective Reading, Resources No Comments Read more

3-18 Literacy and English Review: THE BIT THEY MISSED OUT

3-18 Literacy and English Review: THE BIT THEY MISSED OUT

I have just finished reading the lengthy and repetitive report from Education Scotland: 3-18 Literacy and English Review. It’s a cross between an extended inspection report and a reminder of the content of the Experiences and Outcomes; as such it’s

admin April 24, 2015May 6, 2020 Gossip, Literacy, Phonics Forever No Comments Read more

Why Everyone Needs an Assessment Giraffe

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

admin March 11, 2015May 6, 2020 Education, Literacy, Reflective Reading No Comments Read more

Haggis, Neeps, Tatties and a Task Map!

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.

admin January 13, 2015May 6, 2020 Literacy, Reflective Reading, Resources No Comments Read more

Happy New Year and Happy New Term!

Happy New Year and Happy New Term!

Dear Readers, Happy New Year! Well, as the first week back draws to a close, I’m sure that for most of you the term is already in full swing, the holidays are a hazy memory and you’re ready for the

admin January 8, 2015May 6, 2020 Education, Gossip, Literacy, Zoo News No Comments Read more

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

Well, we made it! Hooray for the last day and hello to the holidays in a few short hours! We’re just back from the school Christmas concert – which had bagpipes, ukuleles and even ‘Frozen’ in Gaelic! As it is

admin December 18, 2014May 6, 2020 Advent Calendar No Comments Read more

So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want…

So, tell me what you want, what you really, really want…

Well, there’s only a few days left now until the end of term and the start of the holidays – hooray! So today we have another prize – another poetry book – again ideal to have on your desk and

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Another Tuesday, another Task Map!

Another Tuesday, another Task Map!

Hi everybody! Today in our Advent Extravaganza we have another TexTplorers Task Map for you to use right now, or you can squirrel it away for the start of 2015. This one can be used as a whole class activity, with

admin December 15, 2014May 6, 2020 Advent Calendar, Literacy No Comments Read more

Thank you P3/4 at Burgh Primary School!

Thank you P3/4 at Burgh Primary School!

Well, we had to do an extra post today, because when we received an email from Mrs Scott and her class P3/4 at Burgh Primary School – we just had to share their work with you! Jeffrey was so excited

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Christmas, Cannibals and Cats

Christmas, Cannibals and Cats

Ho! Ho! Ho! Here is Santa Jeffrey with another quick Christmas gift to save time planning for next week! Don’t resort to a DVD – keep the cherubs busy in the last week by giving them this tricky Blankety Blank

admin December 13, 2014May 6, 2020 Advent Calendar, Education, Literacy No Comments Read more

Giraffe is the Word

Giraffe is the Word

Hello! Jeffrey here. Anne is busy with her Clean the Pets for Christmas project. Moomin (French Bulldog) is up first, followed by Rocky. (Crested Gecko) She has a special Wild Cherry scented shampoo that she is excited about… I hope

admin December 6, 2014May 6, 2020 Advent Calendar, Gossip, Literacy No Comments Read more

Christmas cards should be banned!

Christmas cards should be banned!

Hello! As 25th December gets ever closer, I’m starting to panic about my Christmas cards… I love choosing them, buying gold and silver pens to go with them – but I never seem to have the time to sit down and take pleasure in

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