Imagine we let our everyday lives ebb and flow without conscious intervention or boundaries. Imagine being constantly assigned tasks that require your immediate attention and dropping everything to attend to said tasks. Teachers, you likely know exactly what I’m talking about. If we did this, we would probably find ourselves overworked, overwhelmed, and over it … 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
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
AI, VR, all the acronyms that will impact your future classrooms Innovation has always been a part of education, but lately there’s no escaping the reality that tech tools like AI and VR will become the norm in the classroom. Both technologies promise to change the way we teach and the way our students learn, … Read more
… and how to keep the Book Week spirit strong all year round! Every August, classrooms around the country come alive with the magic of stories as schools celebrate Children’s Book Week. In 2025, this much-loved event marks a milestone 80th year, running from 16 to 23 August under the theme ‘Book an Adventure!’. Since … Read more
Have you heard of the study that led to the discovery of learned helplessness? In this experiment, a group of dogs were divided and placed into two different rooms. In one room, the dogs were exposed to a series of inescapable electric shocks. In the other room, a second group of dogs also received shocks, … Read more
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
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
