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Primary AHT. 💫 Curriculum and Assessment lead. 👩🏻‍🏫 English Lead. 📖 Vice Chair for @stepupnet_ed 🙌 Teach in Wolverhampton, UK.📍

West Midlands, England
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1 year
🌈BOOK COVERS 🌈 I’ve put all of the book covers I collated onto documents and put the link below! 👇🏻 Some colours have more than others but feel free to add to them!
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📚Our newest KS2 Library display! 📚 Nabbed the idea from someone on Instagram and so happy with how it has turned out so far! 😍
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📚Our newest KS2 Library display! 📚 Nabbed the idea from someone on Instagram and so happy with how it has turned out so far! 😍
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I’ve got the covers in a document so will share a link to the Google drive at some point over the weekend! 🥰
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📚Our newest KS2 Library display! 📚 Nabbed the idea from someone on Instagram and so happy with how it has turned out so far! 😍
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My latest KS2 Library display ✈️🧳 I have the printed resources saved, so if anybody would like them, let me know! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I was super fortunate to be sent the glitter hessian by @kcssocial as part of my role as a brand partner! ✨ #gifted
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I was so proud of one of our Y6s today. He realised he’d got on the wrong bus, ending up other side of the city. Asked a member of the public to call the school to let us know. They helped make sure he was on the right bus back. He was so calm, so mature and super polite. ♥️
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2 years
Have found the original post that inspired mine so thought I’d share it 😍❤️
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Mrs Ivory
2 years
📚Our newest KS2 Library display! 📚 Nabbed the idea from someone on Instagram and so happy with how it has turned out so far! 😍
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5 years
Anyone else feel like this tonight...?
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1 year
Please RT as lots of people asked and I want to make sure it reaches everyone! Thanks so much for your patience! Here is the link to the resources: Any issues let me know!
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Mrs Ivory
1 year
My latest KS2 Library display ✈️🧳 I have the printed resources saved, so if anybody would like them, let me know! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I was super fortunate to be sent the glitter hessian by @kcssocial as part of my role as a brand partner! ✨ #gifted
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SUPER excited! Can now officially tell people that after half term I will be Assistant Head, KS1 Phase Leader and English Lead, initially to the end of the year. Slightly nervous, but so excited! 🎉📚
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5 years
Just going to leave this here... 😩😂
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Mrs Ivory
6 years
Absolutely loved doing this today! A huge thanks to @Teacherglitter for sharing - hope you don’t mind that I magpied your idea!!!
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For anyone who followed @janeconsidine write stuff sessions, I have created a spreadsheet that allows teachers to filter for sentence scaffolds via lense, author, book, key stage & filter by multiple if needed. Happy to share? It’s in it’s early stages so can add your own on.
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An actual conversation between 2 members of my class this morning: Me: Good morning! *walk into the staff room* Child 1: Well, Miss seems in a better mood this morning. Child 2: Yeah, I think she might have bought a new book. Best response ever! 😍😂📚
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5 years
Anyone else finding it ridiculously difficult to get out of bed this week? 😩
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5 years
Guess who didn’t bother trying to get their body clock sorted this morning and is going to regret it in the morning? 😬
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5 years
I’m notoriously bad at remembering we have letters to give out. Asked the kids to remind me. Got back to my desk to this stuck to my water bottle. 🙈😂
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Not forgetting all of our KS1 twitter friends! To all the Y2 staff and pupils starting their SATs tomorrow: You’ve got this! You’ve all worked so hard and have had such difficult circumstances over the last two years to compete with. We’re proud of you ❤️
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I’m not even sorry. It’s made my week! 😍✨🎄
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A shoutout to all of the heads and SLT that are so damn tired, with a to-do list as long as your arm, and stress levels at maximum. You’re doing such an amazing job and deserve to be recognised. I just hope your staff recognise it too. 💕💕
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6 years
What a whirlwind of a start to the Easter holidays 💕
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Mrs Ivory
6 years
The kids found out about me being assistant head today in assembly. I looked over at them & they were all beaming, clapping & giving me thumbs up. When I went back to dismiss them, they seemed as excited about it as I was. We really are a team. They are such a wonderful bunch. 💕
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4 years
Have put this in the Facebook group but here’s the link for anyone who wants it: I’ve added a bit of info of how to use it in this thread.
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Mrs Ivory
4 years
For anyone who followed @janeconsidine write stuff sessions, I have created a spreadsheet that allows teachers to filter for sentence scaffolds via lense, author, book, key stage & filter by multiple if needed. Happy to share? It’s in it’s early stages so can add your own on.
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I’ve shared this over on Instagram and people found it useful so thought I’d reshare it here! I’ve also got the sticker templates if people would like them! 🥰
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Mrs Ivory
2 years
I can’t believe how angry I am that it’s still only Wednesday 😂 Anyone else think this has been the longest week in existence? 😩
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Mrs Ivory
6 years
Was feeling a bit apprehensive about going back tomorrow (nothing school related, just the way I am!) when I got a notification from @Seesaw . One of my children had posted a drawing about how excited they are about going back. It reminded me of exactly why I do it! 💕
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Mrs Ivory
4 years
Still behind on my scrapbook reviews and there are bits I’m not happy with but not too bad on the whole! Loved the book so thank you to everyone that recommended it! 💛💙 @ThomasHTaylor
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I am so ready for #SATs to be over now. My kids are ready. Bring it on 💪🏻 Good luck to all my fellow Year 6 teachers @SATsSupportY6 🤞🏻🤞🏻
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5 years
I don’t know how much fight I have left in me for this term. Feel utterly drained. 😞😥
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5 years
I have done some analysis of the 2019 KS2 Reading test and have written down my thoughts. Please feel free to give me your thoughts and feedback - I'm by no means an expert! Feel free to RT!
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1 year
Having this arrive in school after winning a competition with @bostik over on Instagram was a great way to end Summer 1 🤩🎉
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4 years
Absolutely LOVE my ‘Review Crew’ 💙 Seeing kids excited about reading, valuing & treasuring their ‘special books’ makes my heart melt. 🥰 It’s so lovely to see such a range of kids taking part too! Now to find another display as I have so many! 😬😂
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4 years
A bit behind but finally put my first review in my scrapbook for school! Really enjoyed this one by @EleFountain ! Thanks again @primaryteachew for the copy! 😍
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4 years
So. Tired. Anyone else struggling this morning? 😩
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Mrs Ivory
5 years
I’m currently on route to the Isle of Wight with 25 ten and eleven year olds. Wish me luck 😂😂
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Mrs Ivory
3 years
How amazing is this drawing by one of our Year 5 pupils?! 😱😍 They are currently reading Cogheart by @peterbunzl and he brought this in to show us. So proud! 🥰 Would love to give him some praise from others to boost his confidence! ❤️ @Usborne
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Mrs Ivory
5 years
Just got home from London to a parcel from Amazon 😍 lots of reading for me to do the next couple of weeks! @redgierob @HuntingEnglish @_Reading_Rocks_ @WritingRocks_17
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Mrs Ivory
2 years
Does anyone have any video stimulus they have used to inspire a fab narrative for Y6? Please RT!
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Mrs Ivory
6 years
Tomorrow marks my first official day as interim Assistant Head 😱😬 let’s see what this half term brings!! (Also my last half term as a Miss!)
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Mrs Ivory
3 years
Finally found out I’ve passed my NPQSL 🎉🎉🎉 I’m so relieved and so happy! 😭
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6 years
Started my next read... WOW. First 2 chapters and I’m hooked! @emmac2603 I cannot wait to read the rest!
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😍😍😍😍 Love it!!! 📚🌈❤️
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@TeachingYear6 thank you, my book corner needed a revamp and this was perfect 🌈
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Mrs Ivory
5 months
Ofsted last week. SATs this week. Interviews and candidate observations. Notified of writing moderation today. A quiet week would be nice…
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Mrs Ivory
4 years
Any recommendations out of this lot to start as my next book? I’m incredibly indecisive! 📚
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Mrs Ivory
1 year
YAYYY! I love it!!! 😍 Resources can be found here:
Our new English display. Thanks so much @TeachingYear6 for the inspiration and resources.
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A year ago today, we were getting married. Right now, husband is on his PS4 and I’m doing an NPQSL assignment. 🙈😂 We’ve agreed to celebrate at a later date and treating ourselves to a takeaway tonight. Just feeling thankful that our families are well and safe. 💕
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Thank you so much for all of the display love 🥰❤️ Lots of people asked for the resources - I’ll upload to Google drive and share the link after the weekend ✨
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Mrs Ivory
1 year
My latest KS2 Library display ✈️🧳 I have the printed resources saved, so if anybody would like them, let me know! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I was super fortunate to be sent the glitter hessian by @kcssocial as part of my role as a brand partner! ✨ #gifted
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In other news, I suggest everyone goes and watches this video I saw on FB (it has its uses...) 🐢 Make sure you have sound on 🙃
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5 years
😂😂😂
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Mrs Ivory
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Do you know what really annoys me? Me and the OH are both on a bit of a diet before the wedding. This week is the first week. How much have I lost you ask? 2.5 pounds How much has he lost? 8.5 pounds 😒 I wouldn’t even mind but I’ve been better this week!!!!
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Mrs Ivory
10 months
I’m aiming to read 24 books recommend by friends during 2024 so give me all of your book recommendations! 📚👇🏻 *my reading tastes vary a lot so any recommendation welcome!
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Mrs Ivory
1 year
I absolutely love this! 😍😍 that silhouette is 👌🏻👌🏻
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Dr Clare Campbell
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@TeachingYear6 Thank you! You inspired this 🌈
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Think it’s finally dawning on me: This time next week I will be a married woman! 😱😱😱😱
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5 years
I think I’ve decided what text to use for next half term with our more confident readers in Y6.... what do you think? 😬
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Mrs Ivory
4 years
Come on then guys... your last recommendation of Malamander was spot on so which one should I read next?! 😬
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3 years
How amazing is this that we found in my parents’ loft? Roughly 114 years old and about my great great great grandfather 🖤
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1 year
How cool is this though? 😍😍📚🌈
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OPA Lofthouse Gate
1 year
📚 Open a book, open your mind 📚What a lovely new addition to our wall - I just love this reading display. Thank you to @TeachingYear6 for the inspiration! 💜 @outwoodeh
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I’m not even sorry that I added more Christmas decorations 😬🎄✨
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5 years
I’m sorry, but how incredible is my TA? 😍😍😍😍
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1 year
I love seeing all of the rainbow book displays! 🥺📚🌈 This looks so good!!! 😍❤️
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@TeachingYear6 Couldn't resist doing this display. Thanks to you and the original poster for the inspiration 😊
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Feel like I’ve wasted most my day. Can’t get my head in the game and just feel more and more guilty that I’m not getting much done 😩😔
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Mrs Ivory
5 years
I’m so excited to start my Year 5/6 Book Club after half term! 😆 trialling it before possibly doing a Year 3/4 one too!! Any tips or recommendations are most welcome! @_Reading_Rocks_ @booksfortopics
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Mrs Ivory
2 years
I’d already shared these on Instagram but forgot to share them here! Our fabulous staff decorated classroom doors for world book day and I think they did an amazing job 😍🥰❤️ 1/4
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If you haven’t already, you have GOT to read this. We’re currently using this in Year 6 for their class text and we literally couldn’t have picked a better story. Our children will relate so much to this. So moving, but wonderfully hopeful. 🥺😭 @DiscoverKelpies
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Accurate representation of how I feel right now. 😩 Anyone else feel the same? I’m hoping it’s the start of year madness that will calm down. Wishful thinking, I know. 😂😂
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Mrs Ivory
5 years
Anyone else finding they develop a headache during the day? I wake up feeling okay and then by mid afternoon, normally after our daily lunchtime walk, I’m lethargic and have a headache. I’m putting it down to just generally being out of routine 🤷🏻‍♀️
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6 years
Best moment of reading Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell so far happened today. Stopped in the middle of a chapter to screams of ‘Nooooooooo!!!!’ 😂📚 @_Reading_Rocks_
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Proud moment yesterday when our governors were doing a walk around school and we happened to be discussing books as they walked in. One asked the class their favourite book. Answer: Who Let the Gods Out? By @MaryAliceEvans . Said instantly and in unison. It’s our class text.
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4 years
Is it bad that I’m secretly loving the fact that I’m infecting staff with my love of books? 😬😍 I mean their bank accounts probably hate me 😬😂
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Mrs Ivory
3 years
I love book post - especially when it comes like this! 😍 Thank you @ninadouglas @LittleTigerUK 🖤 Can’t wait to get stuck into this fab book by @SitaBrahmachari 🤩
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Mrs Ivory
5 months
We have no breaks booked this half term but decided we’d do a few day trips, so today we’re in Stratford-Upon-Avon ✨ Bonus - the sun has come out when we were expecting nothing but rain ☀️
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Yes I’m that kind of person when it comes to wedding invites 😂😂 got to love a bit of conditional formatting 🙈🤓
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Hit me with your best ‘comprehension’ activities that aren’t your typical comprehension questions! Need some inspiration. All year groups as it’s for me to suggest for staff! @_Reading_Rocks_
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Mrs Ivory
6 years
Has anyone read ‘Rooftoppers’ by Katherine Rundell - if so, can you give me a bit of a review? Would it be suitable for Year 6? @booksfortopics @_Reading_Rocks_ @PrimarySchoolBC
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Mrs Ivory
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Feeling productive this morning! - put two loads of washing in - put one load out to dry - got through some of the ironing - got my glasses tightened - been to the post office Feeling tired now though! 😂 What are you guys doing today?
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Mrs Ivory
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I think this is most teachers right now 😂😂😂
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Mrs Ivory
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Is it just my hubby to be that says he’s letting things ‘soak’ when he’s washing up and then I end up washing it up afterwards? 🙈😂
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Mrs Ivory
5 years
I’ve done some analysis of the 2019 KS2 Reading paper if it would be of use to anyone? It’s probably a load of nonsense and waffle but who knows. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂
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Mrs Ivory
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I have made a resource based on a design I used in my own reading journal. Hopefully it’s useful for people! Let me know! 📚 @_Reading_Rocks_ @PrimarySchoolBC @booksfortopics
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Mrs Ivory
5 years
Whilst I was on holiday, briefly scrolling through Twitter, I was trying to think of how to respond to the many things that have happened on here recently. Then I decided that it doesn’t deserve my time and energy so instead I want to know the lovely things you’ve been up to! 😊
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6 years
Anyone else find it incredibly stressful to be out of school for a day? I can’t help but worry and stress 😩
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3 months
Sending positive vibes to everyone who is awaiting the SATs results this morning. It is what it is and there’s nothing else you could have done. ✨🤍
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6 years
Just been sent this by a colleague - thought some of you would appreciate 😂🧛‍♂️🦄
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Mrs Ivory
5 years
Love this! Might magpie if that’s okay?
@primaryteachew
Emily Weston
5 years
This is full of my own book reviews for children to read and make decisions on what they would like to choose! Can’t wait to have this in the book corner in September. Thanks @_tarasteaching for this amazing idea ✨📚
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Mrs Ivory
5 years
Wishing all my fellow Year 6 teachers the best of luck tomorrow. Remember, you did everything you could do and worked so hard. 🤞🏻
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Mrs Ivory
1 year
Back in drizzly UK after an amazing few days in Rome. 🇮🇹 I think Italy may well be my favourite country 😍❤️
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That last Friday of half term feeling 🙌🙌
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Mrs Ivory
6 years
I’m changing the way I structure my English lessons this term. I need some high quality extracts to use with my Year 6’s to improve comprehension. I know there’s bound to be a site or something out there. Anybody know of any? Or can recommend some books to get extracts from? 📚
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Mrs Ivory
6 years
Best of luck for those going back into the classroom tomorrow. Keeping my fingers crossed that it’s a lovely first day back for you 🤞🏻🤞🏻 And for those that still have a week off (like me), enjoy it! Rest up if you need to, work if you want to, do what feels best for you! 👍🏻
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Is it just me who feels like they haven’t stopped all day and then looks back and it’s like I’ve hardly done anything...
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Mrs Ivory
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Struggling with a cough and sore throat. Pretty much lost my voice and my chest hurts from coughing so much. Add to this the fact that it’s less than 2 weeks until our wedding and SATs are coming up. Let’s just say I’m feeling very tired 😩😩
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5 years
Guess who was going to go into work this morning and then couldn’t get out of bed?
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Mrs Ivory
1 year
One of the main things I loved about Rome was the details you could find in the buildings. ❤️ I mean look at these! 😍 Felt like I spent my whole time looking at ceilings - surprised I haven’t got a bad neck! 😂
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Mrs Ivory
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I’m so excited (and still in shock!) that I’ve been given the opportunity to be a guest reviewer for @booksfortopics ! 😆 I literally can’t wait! Thanks guys! 👍🏻📚
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Mrs Ivory
4 years
Best picture books for Year 6? Ideally ones with a lot of lovely language and vocabulary! Feel like I’ve gone round and round in circles! Any less obvious ones would be great! @MrBoothY6 @_Reading_Rocks_ @PrimarySchoolBC @booksfortopics
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Mrs Ivory
6 years
Dear Past Self, Thank you for being so organised and making my job a lot easier. Many thanks, Current Self So glad I used post it’s whilst I was reading this months ago. Can plan from it much more easily now! @emmac2603
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Mrs Ivory
6 years
Happy Easter bank holiday everyone ☀️
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Mrs Ivory
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At a time where my stress levels are probably at an all time high, seeing the beaming faces of some of my class in breakfast club this morning really reminds me why it’s worth it. I love the fact that they are just as excited about big moments in my life as I am about theirs. 💕
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