Turning learning on its head

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Jon Bergmann's blog about flipped classrooms, his experiences and wealth of knowledge. I have found this exceptionally interesting - take a look! Turning Learning on its Head

Super Teacher Worksheets

I have recently spoiled myself with a Super Teacher Worksheet membership! This amazing resource tool is definitely going to make my life next year easier. There are many resources from maths worksheets and ideas to brain teasers and puzzles. It is really affordable (for under R 200 for the year) and their worksheets are of a really good quality.

I recommend STW for every Intermediate and Foundation Phase teacher. One of my mentor teacher always told me that, as teachers, we must be wise and "not reinvent the wheel". I think this website provides great additional resources for the classroom where educators can rather spend their creativity on classroom activities and exciting lessons rather than creating new worksheets when great ones are available.

Learning Style Poll

I have just learned how to add a poll to my blog. I am busy doing my mini dissertation on learning styles and would really like to know if you know your learning style.

An INCREDIBLE Me

As a confessed  Despicable Me addict I have decided to make my 1st term classroom theme all things despicable.

From my birthday calendar to my book corner I hope my blue and yellow, minion inspired room will brighten the days of my Grade 4s. During one of my endless hours on Pintrest I found this gorgeous poster that will definitely be our mantra for the term.

Think Maths

I am fascinated with helping my learners love maths as much as I do. I am a big believer in encouraging learners to play fun maths games online and make use of task cards and board/card games. I think that the more learning that is done through play, the more the love of learning grows. 

I also think that peer teaching and group work are excellent ways of making maths more exciting and allows learners to explore their own knowledge as well as learn from other learner's understanding.

However, I always think it is difficult to find fun and interesting maths sums to pose to the learners for them to grapple with individually. I found this wonderful example (on Pintrest) of flipping the problem around and getting the learners to pose the question.