Classroom clinic – First Lesson Focus?
“Dear classroom clinic, I’m back from my holidays and aware that my first lessons are next week. What advice do you have for these first lessons back?” Firstly, well done…
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Starting off September Right
Starting off on the right foot with students in September is the key to the rest of the school year. Now is the time to establish your expectations, routines and…
New Academic Year To-Do List
Here are some suggested items that you might want to have on your To-Do list for the next couple of weeks into September: Owning Organisation Planner / diary Student files…
Fail to prepare, prepare to…well…struggle in the first couple of weeks
We doubt any teacher would disagree that preparation is essential in the world of teaching. Here are three things for you to start thinking about to prepare for September. Know…
Life After SATs
The battlefield is eerily quiet. The surviving men, women and children glance anxiously at one another amongst the rubble and the wreckage. Who will lead them now? What happens next?…
Is being creative as a teacher the key to effective learning?
As a teacher, how can you engage your students to be more effective and develop their creativity? Follow these tips and not only will your students learn quickly but you…
Top 10 bonfire night destinations in the UK
New to the UK? Everyone seems to go crazy for fireworks on 5th November, bonfire night, but why? Bonfire night (as the 5th November gets called by most people) in…
Overseas Teachers New to London: Five top tips for places to visit in London during spring
London is a city of many faces – from incredible nightlife, to some of the worlds best architecture and beautiful scenic getaways. What better way to for an overseas teacher…
Top Tips For Easy Halloween Snacks
Need some top tips for easy Halloween snacks? Never fear, Prospero Teaching is here with some horrifyingly simple snacks to tickle your taste buds and appall your friends. Hideous Hummus…
How Storytelling Can Influence Behaviour
A Teacher’s Story Friday morning tutor time came around as always, and the familiar sea of (seemingly) innocent faces stared at me in anticipation.“What are we talking about today, Miss?”…