by admin | Mar 29, 2013 | Technology, Video
Getting pupils blogging is a great dimension to add to the class dynamic. It is most rewarding for both the pupils and the teacher. I have written a previous post about commencing a class blog with my 6th class this year. It has been well received by pupils and...
by admin | Mar 12, 2013 | Technology
I just came across this great new tool for the classroom on Russell Tarr’s Class Tools website. It is called an SMS Generator. This tool allows you to create a mock text message conversation within this free online tool. It is a really easy tool to use and so...
by admin | Mar 6, 2013 | Reading, Writing
Tomorrow, Thursday March 7th, is World Book Day so I thought I’d share some ideas about doing book reviews with your class. My pupils recently did book reviews on their blogs. The following are some guidelines I gave them for completing the exercise. You may...
by admin | Feb 17, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Video, Writing
This video will help pupils understand the meaning behind many of the most common prefixes in grammar: dis-, de-, inter-, un-, non-, etc. This video comes from the team at Flocabulary…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Feb 16, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Video, Writing
This engaging video will help pupils understand the five main elements of a story: plot, characters, conflict, theme, setting. These are essential for good writing…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...