Leah Mortimer

Author of ‘The Great Frog March’ 📚 Teacher in Renfrewshire. Previously a nurture teacher in Aberdeenshire. All views are my own.

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

@PieCorbett ‘The Great Frog March’ written by me (Scottish primary teacher). It’s a children’s picture book though but can also be used for @Talk4Writing

[Lydia Davison @DavisonMiss]

CPA - Concrete is Perfect for Algebra 😅

We’ve began to explore algebraic thinking & the representation of numbers as letters

… and it all started with just 3️⃣ counters 🔴🔵🟡

A concept feared by many made familiar & playful 😃

If algebra makes you nervous, give this a try!

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

Spaces open for private tutoring ✍️
Email to book a place for your child 😊
Please feel free to retweet!

[The National @ScotNational]

A Glasgow primary school has become the first in Scotland to fully embed LGBT inclusive education into its teaching

https://t.co/QC1r1OKq0A

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

@tomcoates @CriticalScot @ScotNational This 👏

[Trauma Research UK @trauma_uk]

Negative thoughts? Turn any negative into a positive with just two words! 💙💚
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#positivity #mentalhealth #butluckily

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

We have a child-like version of ourselves that can be very immature, impulsive, and highly reactive.

Here's How To Raise That Part Of You And Grow Up:

[St John Ogilvie Primary School Paisley @SJOpaisley]

Primary 3 created artwork inspired by the book ‘Pugs of the Frozen North’ using paint, coloured pencil, black pen and lots of cutting out and gluing!

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

One time a child brought in a chicken from her farm and gave a talk to the class about how to care for them. Best day ever. (No chickens were harmed in the process)

[Mr Pughsley🌍📚🌳 @ScottPughsley]

TEACHERS! Hit me with your best ‘one time’ story!

One time I was halfway back to school with a minibus full of students only to discover that someone didn’t have their seatbelt on… that someone was also a cat… that belonged in the campsite we’d been staying in. 😬

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

@twinklresources 1000 gluesticks 🤞🏼🤞🏼

[Gerry🧠🌱 @gerrydiamond71]

All behaviour is communication. We need to remember that children don't choose to have a meltdown. We need to bring calm , not shame.🧠

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

Never!

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

In light of #WorldBookDay2023 tomorrow, just a reminder that ‘The Great Frog March’ is available for purchase on my website (link in my bio) with free downloadable activities!

[Rachel Higginson FCCT @creativeHigg]

The 'behaviour crisis'

I too have seen a post COVID deterioration in behaviour in schools (particularly secondary).
My thoughts and some strategies/mindsets I have found useful...
*Trigger warning, ref to suicide.

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

@sword_miss Love this idea!

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

Wilson has been on the picket line supporting his mum and all the other teachers! #EISStrike

[Leah Mortimer @missmortimer_]

@PieCorbett ‘The Great Frog March’ written by me (Scottish primary teacher). It’s a children’s picture book though but can also be used for @Talk4Writing

[Tom Rogers @RogersHistory]

Saddens me that ppl generally think it’s just pay that’s the issue. It’s workload. We can’t allow workload and behaviour to be sidelined in the conversation as much as they are otherwise things won’t change. Most teachers don’t quit and breakdown over pay. #TeacherStrike

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

One of the most difficult parts of having a narcissistic parent (NP) is that the relationship can feel so close but there's also: manipulation, guilt tripping, and abandonment of your own needs.

A THREAD 🧵

[mollsack @mollythecrayon]

BESTIE WROTE A BOOK. our lovely lady is self publishing so it’s not out yet, but the link will be posted several times over when it’s available. Please RT and share! ❤️💃🏽🥰

[George Pointon @GeorgePointon_]

I asked a group of 6 year olds "If you could be King/Queen for a day. How would you help people?"
Bow before your highnesses
A THREAD