Written by Kristen San Pedro Paper. Present Moment. Peace. It’s Sunday night and you’re cramming that final episode of your miniseries, hoping for just that hour you’ll forget what awaits you in 10 hours: the glaring white lights of the classroom, 29 restless kids, and the fake smile you know you’ll have to put on … Read more
So, you’re preparing for term 2 during the holidays. What’s new? A new term is a chance to reset and bring an exciting new energy into your classroom. The challenge, of course, is doing that without adding to the mental load or dipping too far into your own pocket. I have gathered a collection of … Read more
Wellbeing has become one of the defining priorities in Australian education over the past few years. The disruptions of the pandemic highlighted just how closely mental, emotional and social health are tied to learning, and schools have been reshaping their practices to reflect this. Today, wellbeing is seen as an essential part of a successful … Read more
In today’s fast-paced digital world, kids are used to experiences that are instant, engaging and frictionless. Platforms such as Roblox, TikTok and other popular apps and videos aimed at children are designed to remove waiting time, reduce effort and deliver continuous stimulation. Tasks and content are convenient, captivating, and deliberately overwhelming to keep their attention. … Read more
Treat Yourself and Flourish Teaching is an incredibly selfless job. You often give so much to your students that you forget to take care of yourself, especially towards the end of the year. The responsibility that comes with the job is enough to burn out even the most organised of teachers. Once you then factor … Read more
“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” Stephen R. Covey Trust is arguably one of the most important foundations in our lives and it continues to affect how we interact with the world and the people around us. I used … Read more
A common conversation I seem to find myself in is one where either I or the person I am talking to complain about the following: Lack of time to do fulfilling things like reading, exercising, crafting, or spending time with friends/family, etc. Having late nights and early mornings in a desperate attempt to regain me-time … Read more
When I was little, my family used to spend our Friday nights going to the local Blockbuster. Between the five of us, each person got to choose a movie to borrow. It was the highlight of our week, and we would spend over an hour meticulously picking up different movies off the shelves, reading the … Read more
In early childhood education, we pour out our energy into supporting children’s growth, learning and wellbeing. Frameworks like the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) guide us to focus on key outcomes for children during these critical years. But somewhere along the way, we’ve stopped asking: What about the educators?When did our own learning, growth and … Read more
How you can be an example of courage and help students face their fears and achieve their best As adults, it’s not often that we get butterflies at the thought of doing something new or nerve wracking like we did when we were in school or uni. We’re generally pretty good at either facing challenges … Read more
