So you've exhausted Netflix and have planned all lessons for the next 3 years and now you're wondering what to do during lockdown, am I right?So to keep myself ticking over I decided to have a look into some FREE CPD. The websites I used are below and are super helpful: 1) Open University -Continue reading "Free CPD"
5 Behaviour Management Tips
Paper airplanes fly across the room. Students race around the tables. You can’t get a word in, as they keep talking over you. Poor behaviour is never far away in an education setting but here are a few tips to help anyone who might need them. This list isn't the one-size fits all solution butContinue reading "5 Behaviour Management Tips"
Talking To Your Class About COVID-19
As teachers, we'll always be at the business end of the media frenzy as it sweeps across our schools. Coronavirus has done just that so it's no wonder the children are concerned. Obviously the decision on whether or not to talk about it is up to you but if you do decide to have thatContinue reading "Talking To Your Class About COVID-19"
8 Tips for NQTs
1) Have high expectations of the children. Not just with behaviour but the work they produce too. Get the students to work harder than you do. 2) Go easy on yourself if it doesn't work first time. You learn through mistakes and don’t be afraid to try new things. 3) Remember your ‘why’. Keep aContinue reading "8 Tips for NQTs"
My 5 Most Popular Resource Bundles
As a contributor to TES, I thought I’d share with you my most popular lesson bundles. Hopefully they can be helpful to other teachers and save you some precious time. 1) British Empire This pack contains 7 lessons with resources. 1) Why would Britain want an empire? 2) How did the British portray their empire?Continue reading "My 5 Most Popular Resource Bundles"
In The Beginning…
"In the beginning Mr B created his very first blog post." My name is Mr B and I am a passionate and enthusiastic Modern and Ancient History teacher. I am enthused by planning and creating engaging and inspiring lessons and resources that encourage a love of learning, especially for history! Studying history is crucial asContinue reading "In The Beginning…"