Poppy Poppy Poppy poppy what do you say? Wear me on Remembrance Day. Poppy poppy what do you tell? Many soldiers in battle fell. Poppy poppy what should we know? That peace on earth should grow, grow, grow.     A simple and anonymous poem, but a poignant message nevertheless. In my opinion...

Empathy is the ability to look at a situation for another point of view. It is the ability to be able to connect and understand those who may be different from ourselves. As such, empathy is an integral part of education and is becoming increasingly important as our societies become more diverse.   The...

Primary school children thrive on routine, and that is the most important element in establishing an effective behaviour management routine in your class. Without it, your classroom is more like a three-ring circus than a fun learning environment. Use these tips to help you create and maintain a behaviour...

Developing listening skills is crucial for developing learning skills. I don’t know of many children who couldn’t do with some help in this area, in fact, many adults could do with a nudge as well (myself included when the drone of marking policies fills the staffroom at an after school meeting…)   Racing...

Imagine a world without complaints. In 2006, Will Bowen did just that. Using rubber bracelets as a reminder tool, Bowen started the World Without Complaint movement. By moving the bracelet to the other wrist each time you complain, you increase your awareness of how often you do complain. With children,...

Think about the past twenty four hours. How many times did you complain about something? Really think. In today's world, complaining has become a way of connecting with others. Unfortunately, it's not a positive or lasting type of connecting. For school teachers/administrators/staff, connecting by...