An easy read to help us understand thought processes, and how they affect us.
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Low FODMAP Top Tips & Meal Ideas
I’ve been doing the low FODMAP eating plan recently, and found it to be very helpful in relieving my symptoms. I was constantly bloated, often in discomfort, and frequently in various levels of pain. If you have had similar gut problems, you know how exhausting the pain can be. I finally went and saw a…
Reflections
I have been using reflection exercises regularly in my classroom, to help students look back on what they’ve done, and set goals for where they’d like to go. Throughout my teaching degree, we were asked to do regular reflections, and understand how important reflection is to developing our teacher practice. The danger, however, is always…
Online Learning – A Reflection
As this period of online learning draws to a close, I think it is helpful to look back and reflect on the experience. Personally, despite the challenges, I liked working from home. Of course I missed the collaboration with colleagues and seeing my students, but there were aspects to it that I enjoyed. Having a cup…
Easy Peasy Pesto Pasta
This Pesto Pasta is a staple in our house. Not only is it easy, and quick to make – it also costs less than $15!(NZD) Put the water on to boil, and in the time that it takes to cook the pasta, your sauce will be done too! I found that this recipe is a…
Stuck for what to do at home?
There are so many ideas and articles around at the moment on ideas of what you can be doing at home with your children during this time. For many this will be a daunting time, but at the same time it could an opportunity to create memories and learning moments with your family. People all…
Pixar short Film
The exit pass linked in this post has proven to be a popular download from my Teachers Pay Teacher Store so I thought I had better do a quick post and share it on here. Below is the video link to the Disney Pixar animated short ‘Piper’. It’s a lovely coming of age story about…
Growth Mindsets and Neuroplasticity Lessons
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…
Evergrowing Education 