Kate Easter

EYFS lead/ Senior Teacher/DSL/ EVC/ Art lead/ DandT lead and a Trainee Play Therapist… oh and I love gardening and cats!

[David@Nautilus @DavidNautilus1]

Boy walks into reception late for school.

Receptionist says ‘late again!’

Enters building. Passing member of staff says ‘are you late again?’

On his way to class, someone else asks him for a minute. ‘Are you ok?’ They say.

Boy confides that he has no bed. 4 children in a 2 bedroom house. Mum has late nights and he gets himself ready.

Good to consider how we may greet some children in a morning.

[Ashley Booth @MrBoothY6]

Morning - I'm very happy to have a full class set of the brilliant Glitter Boy by @MrEagletonIan to give away via @ANewChapterBks.

Full class sets transform the reading experience for a class & this book is perfect for sparking rich class discussion.

RT for a chance to win.

[Shaparak Khorsandi شاپرک خرسندی @ShappiKhorsandi]

My heart goes out to the parents talking on radio 4 about private school fees going up and having to consider the local school. Really moving report. (You can't buy self awareness)

[Mohamad Safa @mhdksafa]

“In one of the most notable moments in sports history, Kenyan runner Abel Mutai was just a few feet from the finish line, but became confused with the signage and stopped thinking he had completed the race.

A Spanish athlete, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him, and after realizing what was happening, he started shouting at the Kenyan for him to continue running; but Mutai didn't understand his Spanish.

Fernandez eventually caught up to him and instead of passing him, he pushed him to victory.

A journalist asked Ivan, "Why did you do that?"
Ivan replied, “My dream is that someday we can have a kind of community life where we push and help each other to win.” The journalist insisted “But why did you let the Kenyan win?" Ivan replied, "I didn't let him win, he was going to win.” The journalist insisted again, “But you could have won!”Ivan looked at him & replied, “But what would be the merit of my victory? What would be the honor of that medal?
What would my Mom think of that?”

Values are transmitted from generation to generation.

What values are we teaching our children?

Let us not teach our kids the wrong ways to WIN.”

Calltoactivism

[Kate Easter @KateEaster1]

@joetracini Your friends will be so pleased to hear from you Joe and they will know that you are looking after yourself… it is lovely to hear that you were having a good day. It is now 2 days later and I really hope that is continuing for you.
P.s I bloody loved your book 🥰

[Kate Easter @KateEaster1]

Some beautiful artwork in Pine class… teaching the technique of wax resist (which the children loved!)

[Secret Headteacher @secretHT1]

Parents, if your child goes on a residential between now and the end of the year, go and give the teachers a quick thank you when you pick your child up.

You’d be amazed how little it happens, and it means a huge amount.

[Adele Darlington @mrs_darl]

🎨 Giveaway Time! 🎨

The Artist is a book that every classroom and library needs. The words and illustrations are just perfect!

I have one very special copy to give away, signed and doodled in by its amazing creator @ed_vere

To be in with a chance of winning, simply like, retweet & follow and a winner will be chosen at random 8pm 15/5

🎨 Good Luck! 🎨

[Geoff and Margaret @RetirementTales]

SATs were introduced under the Education Reform Act of 1988.

A lot has happened since 1988.

Margaret thinks SATs are well past their sell by date:

"There are better, kinder ways to assess children in primary school" she says.

Even Chen himself is inclined to agree.

[AskAubry 🦋 🐆🦝 @ask_aubry]

This is the way.

[⚓️ Dr Vic Carr ⚓️ @HappyHead74]

A few myths to dispel:
1. Teachers are not paid for the holidays.
You read that right, teachers are not paid for the holidays. They could be classed as TOIL for the unpaid overtime they routinely do, but actually they are just not paid (despite many working, prepping etc.).

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

This sweet video illustrates several important lessons for parents and caregivers when it comes to reading with infants and toddlers. What can we learn from it? Take a moment to watch (sound on) and then let’s unpack it a bit in the thread below. 🧵

[Kate Easter @KateEaster1]

Great to develop ideas together.

[Tacolneston and Morley Primary Schools @morandtac]

A few snaps of staff CPD tonight….sketchbooks and treehouses 😊

[Kate Easter @KateEaster1]

So proud of our achievement ⭐️👍🏼

[Tacolneston and Morley Primary Schools @morandtac]

Our shiny certificate has arrived ⭐️

[Tacolneston and Morley Primary Schools @morandtac]

Have you seen Lanky Len and Hefty Hugh lurking anywhere? Pine class are on the lookout for them!

[Kate Easter @KateEaster1]

I am so proud of my little artists!

[Tacolneston and Morley Primary Schools @morandtac]

Pine class painted the tiger from ‘The Tiger that came to tea’ after their visit to the theatre on Friday. They used the end of a brush to make marks to add texture 🐅

[Tacolneston and Morley Primary Schools @morandtac]

Pine class are studying elephants and they practiced sketching some… aren’t they just wonderful!

[Kate Easter @KateEaster1]

😁⭐️

[Tacolneston and Morley Primary Schools @morandtac]

It’s just how we feel about our Silver artsmark! @Artsmarkaward