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🎄Flashback to when I was on class and decided t

🎄Flashback to when I was on class and decided these were a good idea!

Despite the glitter being in every crevasse of the classroom, these magazine Christmas trees are a great activity that combine fine-motor skills with patience and creativity. It’s also a sustainable activity as you just need some old magazines, paint and glitter to make a lovey Christmas tree that would make a great centrepiece on any Christmas table.

Have you made these with your students? Did you make them when you were at school?
#christmas #christmascraft #christmasactivities #aussieteachers #christmasdownunder #glitter #decorations

Run, don't walk! This is the last TpT sale for the

Run, don't walk! This is the last TpT sale for the year, so stock up on some end-of-year activities or resources for next year! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Don't forget to use the code CYBER20 at the checkout to receive a full 25% off!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2020 has been a year! A year of unexpected change!

2020 has been a year! A year of unexpected change! A year of challenges! A year of learning!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As a parent, I want teachers to know that we see you and all you have done for our kids this year. We value the work you do and the care you give. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Even in the toughest year, you have made a difference.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#thankful #thankateacher #teachers #education #teachermum #mumtoboys #boymom #mumtothreeboys

Over the years, I have learnt that there’s one t

Over the years, I have learnt that there’s one thing we can’t get more of or earn...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⏳ Time!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When I first started teaching, I would spend hours on a single lesson or topic, detailing every step of the teaching and learning phase, identifying assessments and creating resources to go with it. I thought that if I had amazing lessons it would show I was an amazing teacher.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But it wasn’t until I was audited I realised just how much more to teaching there was, and that one good lesson does not a good teacher make! Through my years of teaching at a variety of schools and settings, I have been fortunate to see and experience what great teachers do. Over the years I’ve created a set of systems and processes that have allowed me to make deep and meaningful connections with students whilst ensuring I’m meeting all my legal obligations - and then come home and be present for my family!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My aim now is to help beginning teachers learn how to balance their professional responsibilities, make connections with their students and still have quality personal time. I want to share my experiences and the systems and processes I use. I want teachers to cater to individual needs with confidence. I want to reduce the overwhelm so many teachers feel.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#beginningteaching #graduateteachers #aussieteachers #firstyearteachers #aussieteachersofinstagram #nswteachers #sateachers #victeachers #qldteachers #tassieteachers #wateachers #canberrateachers #ntteachers #iteachtoo #igteachers

With a new year comes a new curriculum. And with t

With a new year comes a new curriculum. And with that comes the headache of planning out your year, terms and weeks.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But if you get a jump on it now and look ahead you’ll thank yourself later. Start by looking at the syllabus and identifying what you need to teach. Align this with your school plan and create your yearly overview. Then create a more detailed breakdown of each term. Then that overwhelming task will not seem so unobtainable.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Read more about why curriculum planning is important, and how you can make it easier in this blog post.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#curriculumplanning #curriculummap #planning #organising #organisedteachers #organizedteacher #aussieteachers #graduateteachers #beginningteachers #iteachtoo

Clip cards are such an easy activity to add to you

Clip cards are such an easy activity to add to your learning centres - and what better time of the year to use them then Christmas!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Clip cards are low-prep and easy to implement. Students love using them as it feels like a game, and they also provide opportunities to build up fine-motor skills. They’re also a great fast-finisher activity and can easily be stored and organised (an A-type teachers dream).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Keep your students engaged and make learning fun during the Christmas period using these Christmas Count to 10 clip cards (available in both my TpT and Web Shop).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#christmas #christmasactivity #endofyearactivity #clipcards #maths #counttoten #aussieteachers #iteachprep #iteachkindy #teachersofinstagram #igteachers #iteachtoo

At this time of year, it can seem like the to-do l

At this time of year, it can seem like the to-do list is growing rather then shrinking. But you need to prioritise and do what’s important and look after yourself.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A few years ago I suffered a major break down - physically and mentally. I was trying to do it all. And while it was tough, that time showed me what I valued most and what I needed to devote my energy too.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We all have our different breaking points. We all have different strengths and weaknesses. Don’t measure yourself off others. Don’t let one bad day keep you down.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you’re a beginning teacher and you are overwhelmed by all that is in front of you, just know that we’ve all been there and that you are not expected to do it all. Doing your best is all anyone can ask of you - and it is enough! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#truth #mumlife #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #teacherwellbeing #teachermum #aussieteacher #aussieteachersofinstagram #beginningteachers #graduateteachers

Courage does not always roar. Sometime courage is

Courage does not always roar. Sometime courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying “I will try again tomorrow”.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Sunday was a special day for our family, as Lachlan made his First Holy Communion. We hope that as he grows, he is surrounded by people that love, support and guide him and give him courage in life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
#family #firstholycommunion #aussiemum #mumtoboys #mumtothreeboys #teachermum #raisingboys

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