READING FOR PLEASURE has such a powerful impact on kids, it should be at the heart of everything you do with them every day. Show how them how much YOU love books. Read books to them, talk about books with them, help them find books to love. It will change their lives! #literacy
When I first introduced retrieval practice, my students resisted. They still preferred checking their notes or copying from a partner because it felt easier (habits are hard to break). So I took a step-by-step approach to show them why retrieval works using a gym analogy. 🧵
Hi all, wondering if anyone could help with contacts for author visits for a Secondary school in Wigan. We’re looking to raise aspirations and build a RfP culture. Please share any contacts you have, as we are struggling! 🤞🏼 TIA! @AuthorsAloudUK@Literacy_Trust@_Reading_Rocks_
We are kicking the week off with a competition to win one of our incredibly popular Female Football Collections https://t.co/Z71taqwnHb worth £87.88. Simply like & share this post & follow us on social media. You must work within a school to enter. Winner announced 28th Feb.
🚨FLASH GIVEAWAY!🚨
We have 23 gorgeous picture books by Carnegie Winner Aaron Becker to give away to school libraries (UK only), thanks to our friends at @WalkerBooksUK.
Repost this post and tag @WalkerBooksUK by midnight on 26th to be in with a chance of winning.
🚨FLASH GIVEAWAY!🚨
We have 23 gorgeous picture books by Carnegie Winner Aaron Becker to give away to school libraries (UK only), thanks to our friends at @WalkerBooksUK.
Repost this post and tag @WalkerBooksUK by midnight on 26th to be in with a chance of winning.
It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.
Simply *retweet* this tweet for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
I'm doing a free giveaway to celebrate the publication of my latest book! Like and retweet to enter (UK only). Winner announced on Sunday. Link to find out more about the book below. #freebie#giveaway
📢Exciting news at Dixons! We are launching our new flexible working plan which will come into effect in the next academic year and includes a nine-day fortnight for teachers!
Find out more here: https://t.co/kn6g3vXupP
#FlexibleWorking#Teaching
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New today!
Free and fully resourced DIY (Deliver It Yourself!) INSET session based on the ‘Great Teaching Toolkit: Evidence Review’ and ‘Model for Great Teaching’.
Primary and secondary versions available.
Pls share.
Link in the🧵↓
What a delight it’s been seeing this amazing bunch of young people flourish from year 7 to year 11. 11Bronte- I’ll miss you eternally. 11y3- it’s been a ride! Good luck and I’ll see you all soon ��💚
#year11leavers#Classof2022 A wonderful celebration with Year 11 as they gathered for the last time. And the sun is shining! 🌞 Good luck all, we are so proud of every single one of our students and what they have achieved this year 💫💫💫
#MEAProud#FantasticFuture
It’s remarkable how quickly we are able to shift between doing break duty, finding lost PE bags, etc. to teaching evidence-informed lessons, coaching other staff, reading research, planning a big project. The mix of operational minutiae and big picture vision is astounding! 😵😂