Growth mindsets can be pivotal in developing who we are and what we can achieve. We continue to explore these ideas with our class. After our discussions around our backgrounds and where our mindsets and ideas come from,(see previous post ‘Unpacking me and my mindset) we moved on to the actual mindsets and how the…
Persuasive Writing Plan
This writing plan is based on the classic persuasive essay structure. This plan can be used as a tool to help students plan and research their topic. When they have completed this sheet, they can use it as a reference as they write their essay according to whatever structure they use. I used this plan…
Unpacking Me & My Mindset
Recently we began a unit around mindsets, and self identity. In this lesson we began to discuss where these mindsets come from, how different influences affect our mindsets and identity. We used the model of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological systems theory. The diagram on the resource reflects this model. I first demonstrated the circle diagram on the…
You are a poet too!
A while ago, I was asked to make an ‘Englishy’ activity for a school open night. I made this poster, printed it on A3 and stuck it to the wall behind a desk. On the desk were sheets of coloured paper and pieces of magazines that had been cut out and laminated. The poster instructed…
Welcome
Kia Ora, My name is Saskia and welcome to my blog Ever Growing Education. I believe that all of us are ever growing, and teaching, but sometimes we need ideas and resources for our journey. That’s why this site is here! I’m here to share what I’ve been learning on my journey, and hopefully help…
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