Teacher Spotlight: Brooke Cuthbertson's push for inclusive education for First Nations peoples

Firefly Education’s ‘Teacher Spotlight’ shares insights from a variety of education influencers who inspire fellow teachers with their unique classroom knowledge and helpful resources.

How cognitive verbs play a part in reasoning

BitMaths

Reasoning tasks are distinctly different from problem-solving tasks because they focus on the how and the why of the solution, rather than the answer itself.

English Stars text spotlight

English Stars

At Firefly, we believe in fostering a love of reading in all students, which is why English Stars is packed with rich, varied and engaging texts.

Don't forget about these handy classroom management features!

English Stars

Every teacher has their own tips and tricks to help with classroom management. English Stars gives teachers an extra edge with these digital classroom management tools.

Help students develop a growth mindset in maths through investigations

iMaths

Are there students in your class who believe they are simply ‘not good at maths’? Investigations are an ideal platform to foster a growth mindset. Use these tips to encourage students to reframe their thinking and focus on growth and learning.

Exploring maths outside the classroom – how parents can help

iMaths

Most of us can remember those magic maths moments from our childhood. Learning about measurement in the classroom and seeing it come to life when baking with our grandparents. Or learning about angles and watching our parents parallel park with…

Did you know Think Mentals strategy videos include pause prompts?

Think Mentals

In Think Mentals Digital there are engaging videos that demonstrate effective mental computation strategies. When you and your students are watching the strategy videos, take advantage of the pause icon that appears in the corner of the screen at key…

A quick guide to Sound Waves Spelling assessment for Years 1 to 6

Sound Waves Spelling

When it comes to assessment, a meaningful approach will help you closely monitor your students’ progress. Sound Waves Spelling provides assessment options for Foundation to Year 6. In this article, we’ll look closely at the assessment schedule for Years 1…

Check out our Focus Sound Searches

Sound Waves Spelling

If your students like Where’s Wally? then our Sound Waves Spelling Focus Sound Searches are sure to be a hit in your classroom.