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How I Layout My Classroom
Recently I wrote about arranging the space of my very first classroom and how the dream of this compared to the reality. You can read more about this and...
Lesson Idea For Teaching Floating and Sinking
This investigation of floating and sinking is ideal for junior primary students. Students look at the objects provided and predict if they think that object...
Here Are A Heap of Free Teaching Resources For You
Since I’ve been part of the TpT community I have connected with some really great teachers and have been part of some great initiatives. One such initiative...
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How Do You Balance Life And Work To Fit In All The Things That You Want?
May 13, 2013
So I’ve really been struggling with this lately….who else out there has soooo many...
How I Get My Students To Reflect On Their Learning
April 23, 2013
I’m a big believer in getting my students to think about their learning at the end of a lesson,...
Why I Cried Every Day For The First 3 Months Of My Teaching Career
April 18, 2013
Well you may be thinking I’m over exaggerating or embellishing when I say I cried for 3 months,...
Birthday Giveaway Winners
March 27, 2013
Thanks so much to everyone that entered my birthday giveaway and for sharing what has been your...
Birthday Celebration With A Giveaway
March 20, 2013
It’s party time…today is Top Notch Teaching’s first birthday. I can’t believe it’s been...
Tips To Avoid Teacher Stress and Burnout
March 13, 2013
Managing teaching stress and burnout can be quite a challenge. At various times during my...
Tales From A First Year Teacher: Learning Social Skills
March 7, 2013
Continued from Tales From A First Year Teacher: Adapting To Life In The Pilbara Now back to my...
Tuesday Teaching Tips: Encourage Creative Play By Using A Magic Box
March 5, 2013
Last week I shared with you my article, 3 Creative Play Activities Using Colourful Fabrics, as a...





Thanks so much for being here! My name is Mel and I’m a primary school teacher and a Mum. I love all things educational and creating FUN, meaningful activities for kids. I especially love books by Mem Fox! If you need some new ideas for your classroom, then you're in the right place. Why not come on this learning journey with me and subscribe by using the form below.






