Good classroom management is a cornerstone of effective teaching. The challenge is to keep your students engaged in your lessons. How do you go about creating a happy, thriving group of students?

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This lesson plan aims to increase student knowledge of Christmas culture and traditions around the world. It's suitable for teaching Lower Primary students.

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In stark contrast to Gen Y, there is a whole generation of children in Africa and Latin America who are growing up in an environment where computers are a rare and highly prized resource.

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Online video resources are great tools for you to use with your students. Free and convenient to access, they are an easy and effective way for you to integrate technology into a modern classroom.

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With the Australian 2013 federal election around the corner, this is a great time to help students understand the ins and outs of Australian politics, the democratic process and key political figures in Australia's history.

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The Games Galore series by R.I.C. Publications offers a range of interactive activities to support English and Mathematics skills in students Aged 4-8.

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While literacy and numeracy are important, the arts also play a key role in a child’s development and wellbeing. Arts education has been linked to positive effects on other areas of a child’s learning.

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The following Primary School teaching resources, by Australia's leading educational publishers have been specifically created to align with the contents of the new Australian History Curriculum.

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For students to become proficient spellers, there are four different kinds of spelling knowledge they require. Using Sound Waves ensures children have the opportunity to develop all four areas of spelling knowledge.

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Ready-Ed Publications has built a reputation as publishers of high quality, Australian-made, timesaving materials for teachers of students aged 5-15 years. The 2013 new releases for Ready-Ed Publications include highly sought after blackline masters.

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Bulletin boards and charts can be a lot of fun to use in a classroom. They give you an opportunity to use your creativity and make your classroom look nice, too.

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Different people have very different views about competition in education: is it something that helps or hinders learning? Some people hold the view that human beings are naturally competitive, that competition helps people strive for excellence.

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It’s estimated that more than 60 million primary school aged children worldwide may never learn to read or write because of poor access to education. Room to Read is a non-profit organisation that aims to improve literacy and empower children.

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Starting out as a teacher is a terrifying experience: standing up in front of all those students whose names and personalities we don't know, trying to remember what we should be doing - and worrying that we're going to lose control.

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We're excited to bring you a large range of teacher resources, including blackline masters, books, posters, stickers and software from top educational publishers around Australia.

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Understanding the value and purpose of assessment and its ability to enhance teaching and learning has changed greatly over the years. Teachers now need to conduct a range of assessment at different times in the learning cycle and for different purposes.


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If somebody asked you to describe how you kept your students safe everyday whilst they are under your care, how many different ways could you mention? The chances are that you do more things than you first realise.

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