Teacher Spotlight – Top Tips from Tramain Maybanks (@themurriteacher)

Teacher Spotlight is a new series by Firefly Education that will share insights from a variety of education influencers who inspire fellow teachers with their unique classroom knowledge and helpful resources.

Writing Time treasures unearthed

Writing Time

Whether you’re a seasoned Writing Time adventurer, or embarking on a new handwriting journey with Lucy, Max and Archie the owl, there are plenty of hidden gems to discover – or rediscover – in the Writing Time series.

Sound Waves Spelling Online – handy tips for teachers

Sound Waves Spelling

There’s so much to discover at Sound Waves Spelling Online. Aside from oodles of quality lesson materials, the intuitive digital design is packed with handy tools and features that make teaching in a modern classroom seamless.

How differentiation works in BitMaths

BitMaths

We know differentiation is a big deal for teachers. Let’s take a look at how BitMaths differentiated activities can help you cater for everyone in your class, from struggling students through to maths masterminds.

Differentiation with Sound Waves Spelling

Sound Waves Spelling

The aim of differentiation is to improve the knowledge and skills of every student regardless of their starting point.

The benefits of cursive handwriting

Writing Time

Even in our digital world, educators can see the value that early primary students get from handwriting. But as the focus switches from print to cursive handwriting in upper primary, students and teachers may ask – why is cursive handwriting development…

Use English Stars resources to revisit presentation skills

English Stars

Do your students have an upcoming oral presentation? Help them brush up on their skills by going back through the English Stars modules that cover oral presentation skills and use the resources as revision!

Do you consider yourself a word nerd? Try these literacy challenges

English Stars

When it comes to the English language, there’s always more to discover and learn. After you’ve done this quiz yourself, why not take some of these fun challenges to your classroom and see how your students fare?

Discussing problem-solving strategies in your maths lessons

iMaths

It’s important to provide students with opportunities to discuss, reflect on and evaluate their problem-solving approaches.