As Term 3 rolls around, teachers across Australia and New Zealand are often caught between two feelings: Relief from finally being able to catch their breath, and anticipation to gearing up to dive right back in. However, with a little bit of planning and a few thoughtful tweaks, you can head into Term 3 feeling … Read more
As Term Two winds down and the energy in the classroom starts to shift, it’s the perfect time to change gears. Whether you’re teaching Grade 2 or Year 12, the final weeks of term are an opportunity to celebrate what’s been achieved, reflect on growth, and strengthen classroom culture – all while having some well-deserved … Read more
Term two is almost over. The moment when your classroom is suddenly quiet after the final bell of the term is a feeling that all teachers know. You stand there, looking at all the empty tables and glancing at the walls that are filled with student work from the first half of the year. Before … Read more
Is it just me or have you noticed an undercurrent of cynicism, and even an apathy about the future, in our culture today? It’s almost an underlying feature of the media we consume. Between the 24-hour news cycle, which constantly exposes us to the impacts of war, poverty and injustice, and even the lack of … Read more
We think yes! Here’s how you can use them to help your students to flourish academically and personally In today’s primarily digital world, the idea of a paper diary might seem obsolete, especially for students who rely heavily on their devices. With our 2026 standard and customised student diary range now available for pre-order, you … Read more
Brain Rot | Noun breɪnˌrɒt | Informal The supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging. Also: something characterised as likely to lead to such deterioration. Let’s be honest, teaching can sometimes feel like you’ve … Read more
We did the research about the benefits of multilingual teaching and learning, and how it can be a gamechanger in your classrooms (you can read our article here). From boosting brain power to helping students feel included and proud of their heritage, this free to download Languages Word Wall Kit is a simple and effective … Read more
One of the perks of being an educator in a country like Australia is having the privilege of learning from the diversity in our classrooms. After all, it is estimated that one in five Australians speak a language other than English at home. Our students have a wide range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and … Read more
The Psychology Behind Pop Mart Blind Boxes and Happiness It starts with a box. Not just any box, but a beautifully designed, fully sealed, mystery package from Pop Mart. You know that this box contains something adorable, maybe even collectible. But what is it? That’s the kicker. You won’t know until you open it. For … Read more
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave. ― Calvin Coolidge We’re living in the age of a new revolution: the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. Similar to the industrial revolution, AI is changing the world as we know it today. Recently, the CEO of the widely … Read more
