by Louise Blake | Arts Education and Integration, General Education Topics
At the end of a term, students and teachers can breathe a sigh of relief safe in the knowledge that the bulk of the work is done and we can all look forward to a relaxing and fun last day of school before a well-deserved break. Some teachers like to bring in games or...
by Louise Blake | General Education Topics
When children get to a certain age (around two or three years old) they start wanting to know ‘why?’ about what seems like every little thing. “Why is the sky blue, Mommy?”, “Why do I have to eat my vegetables, Mommy?”, “Mommy, why are you and daddy still asleep? I...
by Louise Blake | General Education Topics
Whether you are heading back to school after the long summer break or anticipating the end of a school year, it can be tricky to engage young minds that may be filled with thoughts of playgrounds, beaches and sunshine. But rather than confining learning to the...
by Louise Blake | General Education Topics, STEAM and Technology in the Classroom
Various studies have shown that by making lessons more technology based and interactive, teachers can increase their pupils’ level of engagement with any given subject. Teachers can also utilize online applications to help them plan and organize their day to day...
by Louise Blake | Arts Education and Integration
Need a poem to spark your students’ interests? Here are a handful of ideas for all ages from Louise Blake. Try them out and let us know what you think. Better yet, add some other great poem titles to try! ~EMP Some of the earliest stories I recall learning...
