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Morgs

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2 months

There are 23 blogs in my series on task design. Read them here -

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Morgs

@MorgsEdu

3 years

What is the most damaging phrase in education? Mine would be 'we've always done it this way'

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5 years

I made a list of reading activities you can do in class to boost comprehension Can download the list here for free -

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2 years

We often overcomplicate reports. Here is my one-page report format. It is slightly different for each year group. A template for every year group is available free to download.

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3 years

Poor proxies for teacher quality: - neat books - working long hours - a lot of written marking

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3 years

*YEAR 6 TEACHERS/MATHS LEADS* FREE resource breaking down the language that has been repeated in the past maths SATs papers. Introduces a term with advice, then asks pupils to use this advice to solve a question using that same term. Download here -

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@MorgsEdu

1 year

When you are signing in as a visitor at a school and it takes a photo

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2 years

Job interview this year. Few candidates. Taught a lesson same time as another candidate. Observers were in my lesson for maybe 3/30 mins. Odd. Turns out another candidate had taught the *exact* same lesson as me. My lesson, that I put on TES. Interviewer didn't believe me 🤣

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1 year

Here's my (small) suggestion for helping to tackle the recruitment crisis: Make a single job application form that can be used by all schools.

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@MorgsEdu

5 years

Year 6 teachers and maths leads I've analysed all the maths language used in the maths SATs papers and provided tips for children to use to help them comprehend the questions better Download free here:

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4 years

Cannot believe the news that everyone who has been through John Lennon airport this week must self-isolate. Imagine all the people...

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5 years

***OFSTED DEEP DIVE*** I've uploaded the list of questions I compiled around a reading deep dive. It includes question for subject leads, questions around phonics and questions children could be asked. Hope it is of use to someone.

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5 years

Right Own up! Which one of you told the kids to mess with my sanity this week?

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1 year

I visit a lot of schools to look at phonics provision. Would people on here find it useful if I wrote some threads about best practice that I have observed?

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5 years

Our school recently invested in these (only £6) and they make planning much quicker/easier. Allows you to see progression of knowledge they should already have and where they will go after your class all in one portable flipbook For start of topic/lesson I just check this

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YEAR 6 TEACHERS (and KS2 TEACHERS generally) I've compiled a list of FREE maths resources and where to find them to help in preparing for the SATs (includes both arithmetic and problem solving/reasoning)

FREE maths resources to help prepare for Y6 SATs

This blogpost is to share the great free maths resources that I use to help children prepare for the SATs that you may not be aware of. Maths4everyone – TES – search ‘maths4everyone TES’ on Google …

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YEAR 6 TEACHERS/LITERACY LEADS I've added 15 more FREE examples of moderated greater depth writing to TES Short story - Short story with suspense - Room 101 -

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5 years

YEAR 6 TEACHERS AND MATHS LEADS A FREE child-friendly PowerPoint explaining the language used in the KS2 Maths SATs that can be used in class this week for revision!

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3 years

For anybody worried about how many YR 6 GD writers they have - on a call today, in which I spoke to 10 separate Y6 teachers, everybody said they had either 0 or 1. So, don't panic.

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@MorgsEdu

6 years

SUBJECT LEADERS! Below I've attached two pictures of questions I compiled off the internet for questions you should have answers for in case pesky OFSTED come knocking. Should help you to prepare for any meeting you have with them!

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2 years

Many schools use ClassDojo or an equivalent to message parents daily - why not use this tool for retrieval practice? e.g. "Today, we learnt about classification in science. Ask your child what a mammal is. In English, we looked at verbs. Ask you child to tell you three verbs."

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5 years

Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 teachers I made a revision pack of all the spellings rules from Years 3 - 6. It was initially made for SATs revision but all 4 year groups could find it useful

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4 years

RE: The spelling debate Teachers should be roll models and make sure they spell everything rite all the thyme.

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@MorgsEdu

3 years

*YEAR 6 TEACHERS/ENGLISH LEADS* Grammar revision pack full of definitions, examples and test tips for pupils! Downloadble for FREE here - Special thanks to @Suchmo83 for advice and proofing.

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@MorgsEdu

3 years

Requests on Teacher Facebook be like: 'Has anyone got a two week planning sequence on the Mayans linked to the topic 'time travel' and the year 6 evolution science unit that includes poetry and interpretative dance? Struggling to find anything. Thanks in advance'

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@MorgsEdu

5 years

We had a science deep dive on Monday Here are notes on it - hopefully it is of use to someone.

Deep Dive – Science

My school had a mock science deep dive with an OFSTED inspector (I know, you are preaching to the choir if you disagree with this practice). Nevertheless, I thought some use should come out of it a…

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@MorgsEdu

5 years

I'm so bored of seeing these vids. Hugs, high fives, unique handshakes etc. This is a waste of learning time and you don't value children through one minor interaction. You value children throughout the entire day through all your conversations and actions.

Bethany Hill🌟#JoyfulLeaders

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5 years

I think the kids in this teacher’s class know they are loved. This is how they are greeted every morning. ❤️ #JoyfulLeaders

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***SATs TIP*** Download your current year 6's marked test scripts from the NCA tools website to use as modelled examples for next year's class (works especially well for reading and test technique generally).

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5 years

YEAR 6 TEACHERS! I made an arithmetic paper with errors in it. Some answers are correct and demonstrate fluency; some are right, but don't. Best used with partners discussing the errors and what was fluent. Comes with guidance and answers.

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5 years

New to Year 6, KS2 or being a maths lead? I compiled a list of the best free maths resources available online

FREE maths resources to help prepare for Y6 SATs

This blogpost is to share the great free maths resources that I use to help children prepare for the SATs that you may not be aware of. Maths4everyone – TES – search ‘maths4everyone TES’ on Google …

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2 years

Using Worked Examples in the Classroom: - what they are - why we should use them - how to gradually remove the scaffold using them A task design thread 🧵

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5 years

I was tasked with re-designing our medium term plans to make them more in line with the new OFSTED education framework This is what I came up with using Great Fire of London as a topic example - one A3 sized plan Will upload to TES if anyone finds it useful!

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@MorgsEdu

3 years

***YEAR 6 TEACHERS*** These PPTs by Chloef23 on TES are good for grammar revision. I use them and just add on old SATs Qs at the end.

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5 years

How bloody hard is a full day of teaching when you are shattered?

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1 year

Many argue that doing past papers has little use. However, when it comes to the Y6 Maths Reasoning Papers, I think there is *some* use. There are a lot of question types that have been repeated over the years. Plenty of examples can be found below. ↓

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@MorgsEdu

6 years

YEAR 6 TEACHERS I've posted a whole sheet of examples of how to include formality and informality in writing for children in year 6 - aimed at those aspiring for a greater depth level but accessible for all. FREE HERE:

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5 years

Unless you've been in year 6, don't criticise the amount of testing teachers do. You have to assess 4 years worth of curriculum content, as well as ensure it is revisited frequently enough for all children to retain it. I'm all ears to a viable alternative (there isn't one).

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5 years

Isn't it ridiculous that even with schools shut some teachers still seem to have an insane workload being imposed on them?

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4 years

I don't think there is a better resource than a mini whiteboard.

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6 years

Here's a peek at the blog I'm currently working on. It's an in-depth analysis of language used in KS2 Maths SATs papers to help with classroom practice. Would anyone be interested in reading this when it is finished? This excerpt below is about the term 'correct' in the tests.

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6 years

Here it is - an analysis of the language used in the KS2 Maths SATs reasoning papers. Feel free to share it as you please. Downloadable link at the top of the blogpost.

The Literacy of Numeracy Part 1: KS2 Maths SATs Language Analysis

The Literacy of Numeracy Blog Series Part 1: KS2 Maths SATs – A Language Analysis I have uploaded this to TES for free so you can download it and share it however you please – I intend …

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6 years

Here is an example of the spelling resources I make for my Year 6 class. I give it to children as a double-sided sheet, which they have 30 mins to complete normally. Would people be interested in these?

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@MorgsEdu

6 years

YEAR 6 TEACHERS FREE arithmetic test with errors and fluency for children to discuss in class - comes with guidance and correct answers

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@MorgsEdu

8 months

I'm building a list of teaching strategies that encourage higher levels of participation and thinking from pupils. What would you add to this list? - No opt out - Cold calling - Mini whiteboards - Build Upon - Track the speaker - All hands up Thanks in advance!

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5 years

RE: Reports I use the previous year's and simply tweak names and individual comments here and there to make it more personal to that child. Takes me roughly 2 hours to do the whole class. NB: I don't care if you disagree with this thinking. And neither does my headteacher.

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5 years

Just wanted to share something I consider good practice from our school - nothing groundbreaking but worth sharing if it helps anyone. It can be done in any subject, but we have an RE class book where we put shorter tasks or post-it note reflections.

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@MorgsEdu

1 year

***END OF YEAR REPORTS*** Your annual reminder that reports could be as short as one page. Download templates for Y1-Y6 for FREE here -

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6 years

Would anyone find a collection of GD writing examples to be useful? As in, a collection beside the exemplificaitons materials to look at. I could compile writing from my GD chn from last year that were moderated at GD

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@MorgsEdu

6 years

Actual footage of me trying to calm down my class in the afternoon after wet played has robbed them of any time outside

CBC News: The National

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6 years

How to maintain order during a Brexit vote in the House of Commons like Speaker John Bercow. #TheMoment

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3 years

Once the 2019 SATs were officially marked, I downloaded the 5 highest scorers for reading in my class from the Assessment Gateway. They may be useful for discussing with your Y6 class what makes a correct or incorrect answer. I can share them online if people want them?

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5 years

YEAR 6 TEACHERS - For Monday morning, I've uploaded a FREE PowerPoint for quick, last-minute revision. It's in a short, bullet-point format to test retrieval, rather than be extensive. Feel free to edit to add in your own tips and hints!

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5 years

Found this really cool website for geography. You can type in a country and see it's true size by dragging it over other countries and seeing how they compare! Below is Australia over Europe Website -

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@MorgsEdu

4 years

'Literacy across the curriculum'. This needs to become more about reading a variety of texts across different subjects - not writing a newspaper report about the Romans.

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@MorgsEdu

2 years

Some thoughts on making classroom tasks more challenging ↓

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@MorgsEdu

2 years

Today, for the first time ever, I saw a child get their date of birth wrong on *both* SATs papers.

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@MorgsEdu

6 years

***THREAD*** Questions an OFSTED inspector may ask you as a middle leader (about your leadership and those who lead you) *These are all questions/topics I was asked about in a recent visit by an OFSTED inspector working as a consultant to the school*

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@MorgsEdu

5 years

It finally happened. It took just over a month. But today, finally, a pupil in my class said to me: "Mum, can I go to the toilet?"

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@MorgsEdu

5 years

Twinkl to be free for a month in response to coronavirus

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5 years

Was feeling left out so here's a picture of me doing up the displays in my classroom to make sure it's ready for September

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@MorgsEdu

3 years

Forget teacher pay for a moment and embrace the lack of sunday night dread tonight 🙌

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@MorgsEdu

6 years

YEAR 6 TEACHERS I've uploaded a free Word Class revision PowerPoint to TES. It explains the word class with tips and then has following slides of SATs questions on that word class. I've attached photos and the link below. Access FREE here:

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5 years

***THREAD*** Tips for writing moderation in Year 6 (based on my experience of being moderated last year and my training as a moderator this year)

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6 years

Most effective thing in helping to achieve 100% in maths last year? This daily early morning work grid that focused on class weaknesses Each day I would simply change the questions and children would answer wherever they could on the page or on the back of it

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3 years

Making a worksheet in Word

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5 years

You have been a loyal servant. But alas, our school is moving into the 21st century and using electronic registers next year. Your services are no longer needed. Goodbye, my friend.

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3 years

What if we just called spelling Phonics all the way to Year 6? (With the approach towards spelling obviously being phonics-based). Would mean KS2 teachers are trained appropriately in teaching of phonics and that phonics teaching is considered beyond PSC more. *runs away*

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6 years

Hey, Year 6 Teachers! Need some FREE moderated greater depth examples of writing to help you with your teaching? Look no further... Newspaper Report: Informal Letter: Science Week recount:

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1 year

I promised some threads on the best phonics provision I have seen from the phonics audits I conduct in schools. This first thread will cover teaching with fidelity to your SSP programme. Read time: 5 mins ↓

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6 years

The only way to open an Easter egg is to punch it, right?

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4 months

Some insight into how I conduct pupil voice sessions. Targeted questions to uncover different elements of practice and measure how effective teaching and learning is. This is done in conjunction with book looks, learning walks etc.

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4 years

I don't see the issue with teaching the inequality signs (>) as crocodile mouths. As long as it is clear where the bigger value is placed, why does it matter that it is referred to as a hungry crocodile?

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@MorgsEdu

3 years

Dear every playground architect ever, Could you please design playgrounds so that they drain properly? Yours sincerely, Teachers on wet play duty

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5 years

Being moderated in Year 6 this year? I've posted 6 collections of different moderated GD examples for free on TES (short story, suspense story, newspaper report, recount, informal letter, room 101 speech) Find them here -

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1 year

Remember when these were popular in the early 2000s? The classroom economy was never the same again. Our first true taste of capitalism.

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@MorgsEdu

2 years

If you want to include better Working Scientifically tasks in your primary science curriculum, look no further than @Suchmo83 's meticulous, *FREE* curriculum:

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1 year

Worried about greater depth writing for KS2 moderation? Here’s some advice on: - The statements - Independent writing - What prevents GD - What to look for when assessing Read time: 1 min 30 secs ↓

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5 years

Just seen this! Excellent work from the BBC there 👌👏

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2 years

We often overcomplicate reports. Here is my one-page report format. It is slightly different for each year group. A template for every year group is available free to download.

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@MorgsEdu

5 years

Spelling mistakes - the gift that keeps on giving.

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2 years

***YEAR 6 TEACHERS*** FREE resources for SATs revision: - PPT explaining reading paper - Officially Marked 2019 SATs Reading Exam Scripts - Grammar Revision Pack - Maths SATs Language Analysis - Year 6 Arithmetic Paper with Mistakes All free here -

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5 years

Taken aback by 30,000 downloads on my TES profile! If you're in year 6 and need some help with writing, maths or grammar, I've got a bunch of free resources that might help:

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6 years

Moment of appreciation for @Mr_SMaths 🙏🙌 He has made an editable word document of a Year 6 Arithmetic test identical to the KS2 SATs paper from 2018 (so has all the new question formats too - e.g. 1,005,300 = 1,000,000 + ______ +300) Free here:

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6 years

***THREAD*** How I plan and teach maths in the build up to the SATs (hope it helps someone - aimed mostly at those new to Year 6)

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@MorgsEdu

2 years

Starter tasks – are we using them badly? A task design thread 🧵

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5 years

In the process of compiling a super list of free websites/resources for primary students to use at home that I will share on here If you know of any websites sharing subscriptions or resources for free, please reply with them below!

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3 years

Met a northern teacher on the weekend. He said he applied for a teaching role where there were 97 applicants. Is this experience true for anybody else up north?

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2 years

Why KWL grids are not fit for purpose A thread🧵

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5 years

Yes Dina Asher-Smith! Absolutely smashed that 200m to become world champ! She is getting an honorary mention in my school assembly tomorrow!

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From the training I had around OFSTED today, an 'outstanding' grade seems like an absolute fantasy. There is no way trying to achieve that does not increase workload. And saying we should have already been doing it all because the curriculum came out years ago is a load of BS.

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Year 6 teachers - these are perfect for short and sharp reading revision. Can't believe I've only found them this late! Superb work @jennyflavs 🙏🙌 Click on the link and scroll down -

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5 years

30 of these is £7.26 Perfect for engaging my Year 2 class with proofreading their writing properly!

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2 years

Just sharing some lovely science working walls I got to see today!

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3 years

Woke up on my sofa at 3am with a half-eaten kebab on my lap. Christmas break is here!

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5 years

@lifeatthenest Gender reveal parties are the oddest for me - why would you think anyone cares about the gender of your baby?

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5 years

Being moved to year 2 after 3 years in year 6

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YEAR 5 AND 6 TEACHERS - NEW RESOURCE ALERT!!! A wordbank (with pictures) for the book Cogheart by Peter Bunzl, so you can pre-teach vocabulary before each chapter (see example pic below). FREE here -

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Could be moderated for writing this year? Here are free resources that can help: Cohesive devices - Year 5 and 6 word list - Formality shifts -

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2 years

Saying 'all worksheets are bad' is incredibly reductive. A well-designed worksheet can be just as effective as any other task.

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5 months

I'm just Chen, 2 + 6 + 2 is ten Will Chen make an appearance this year? (This took far too long for how bad it looks)

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5 years

SATs results - you tried your best so don't beat yourself up about it. Every year I've had a child miss out by one mark in at least one test. There's nothing more you could have done!

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Now this is a TES article I can get behind. I have never understood the whole fascination with displays and am firmly against them.

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