Ahh, the school holidays. After a term of non-stop lesson planning, yard duties, emotional bandwidth stretching, and more briefings than a NASA team, the break has arrived and it’s yours to claim. So, let’s get one thing straight before we dive in. You don’t need to be ‘productive’ during the holidays. You don’t need to … Read more
Welcome to the halfway mark. Can you believe we’re here already? After two whirlwind terms, you might be feeling a mix of things. Relief, exhaustion, hopefully a sense of accomplishment, or maybe even a slight sense of dread about ramping up again. Wherever you are mentally or emotionally, know this: You’ve already done so much. … 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
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
As a modern society, I think it is fair to say that we are all guilty of spending just a little too much time on our phones. Scrolling on social media really does seem like a great way to decompress after a long day in the classroom. Plus, that’s where most of us get our … Read more
We absolutely love hearing about your teaching experiences in the classroom, and therefore wanted to create a space where you can share your Term One highlights! Please comment below with any anecdotes, tips, or motivational tricks that might help other educators make the best of the terms to come! Want to maximise your relaxation time … Read more
While the 2025 Australian Federal Election is yet to be called, the race to the polls has well and truly begun. It is likely that students and their families are seeing campaign material and speaking about what the upcoming election could mean. It is also likely that they are not, and students don’t understand the … Read more
We understand that our teachers want to create a comfortable, inviting classroom environment, but that sometimes budgets can be tight. That is why we designed these free, simple, universal classroom posters, charts, and resources that you can easily download and print, ready to be pinned up and filled in! Helpful Tip: Print at A3 size … Read more
Watch your thoughts for they become words. Watch your words for they become actions. Watch your actions for they become habits. Watch your habits for they become your character. And watch your character for it becomes your destiny. —Lao-Tze This December many of us are beginning to reflect on our experiences and habits and set … Read more
