resources

BAM – Books and More

Resource Description BAM – Books and More  – is a magazine for teachers. There are no lesson plans, or articles on how yoga or yoghurt can make you a better teacher. Instead  BAM offers an escape from  the classroom and the chance to relax with stories, poetry, art work and articles created  by fellow teachers. …

BAM – Books and More Read More »

English

Resource Description A series of lessons and resources to support development in reading, writing and understanding the written word. There are a series of mini lessons and videos aimed to look at key learning to develop understanding of the English Language. Many of these areas match with UK National Curriculum objectives. They can be used …

English Read More »

Personal Inquiry Scaffold

Resource Description This personal inquiry was designed in lockdown in place of a Grade 5 PYP Exhibition when we were unsure if children would be able to collaborate. It was a ‘floating unit’. We were working with the Central Idea. We can inspire people in out community by sharing our personal passions creatively. Lines of …

Personal Inquiry Scaffold Read More »

Mathematics

Resource Description A series of maths lessons and resources to support development in maths understanding. Includes Number Handling data Shape and space Measure Most videos are linked to  UK National Curriculum objectives. These videos can be used to consolidate learning, provide support to small groups or extension to other groups. Be creative in their use …

Mathematics Read More »

Extra Resouces

Resource Description Here are a series of resources that are useful for reinforcement, extension, purposeful use of ‘spare minutes’ and for those ‘what shall I do now?’ moments. Every teacher needs a bank of these resources up their sleeve and we all accumulate them over the years. Check out the materials section for some of …

Extra Resouces Read More »

Pedagogical Resources

Resource Description These are the resources that I started to include in my bank as I transitioned along the PYP journey. Prior to that, many of my resources were purely content based. The IB journey helped me develop more strategies and approaches for presenting content whilst simultaneously developing other skills. Small adjustments  can make big …

Pedagogical Resources Read More »