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Maths Anxiety? Try These Confidence-Boosting Strategies for Students

Maths Anxiety? Try These Confidence-Boosting Strategies for Students

by Annalise | May 22, 2025 | Building Relationships & Behaviour Management

Beyond Stickers and Praise: Unexpected Ways to Build Maths Confidence Maths confidence isn’t just about getting the answer right.It’s about how students feel when they approach a problem.It’s built slowly — through patterns, mindset shifts, and the kind of teaching...
Improve Student Behaviour and Engagement by Identifying Learning Gaps!

Improve Student Behaviour and Engagement by Identifying Learning Gaps!

by Annalise | Dec 2, 2024 | Building Relationships & Behaviour Management

I remember standing in front of my class, trying to teach decimals to a group of disengaged students. It felt like no matter how many examples I gave, how exciting I made the activities, their attention just drifted. Then I realised something: they weren’t acting out...
3- Step Plan to implementing a New Routine in your junior secondary classroom

3- Step Plan to implementing a New Routine in your junior secondary classroom

by Annalise | Aug 6, 2024 | Building Relationships & Behaviour Management, Lesson Planning & Classroom Routines

As teachers, we continually refine our skills to become the best educators possible. Through years of practice and experimentation with various teaching styles and behaviour management techniques, I’ve found that the most effective strategy is the implementation of...
Creating Effective Classroom Routines: A Teachers Guide to Smooth Sailing

Creating Effective Classroom Routines: A Teachers Guide to Smooth Sailing

by Annalise | Jul 2, 2024 | Building Relationships & Behaviour Management, Lesson Planning & Classroom Routines

What are routines and why are they so effective in classrooms?   Every Principal, administrator, teacher expert, or colleague has probably told you about the importance of creating routines within your classroom. Why are routines so effective? Having a clear and...
The 5 Steps you MUST follow to build rapport with Students with Autism

The 5 Steps you MUST follow to build rapport with Students with Autism

by Annalise | Mar 26, 2024 | Building Relationships & Behaviour Management

Building Rapport with Students with Autism We have all read or wrote many support plans that list one of the most important aspects of teaching and supporting students with autism is to “build rapport”. As teachers we understand the importance of having a personal...
5 Brain aligned strategies that you need to implement NOW!

5 Brain aligned strategies that you need to implement NOW!

by Annalise | Feb 10, 2024 | Building Relationships & Behaviour Management, Lesson Planning & Classroom Routines

5 Brain-aligned strategies for your middle school classroom! Are you teaching Grade 7’s and finding yourself constantly telling them to stop talking, sit down or something similar? I’m here to help! A long time ago in Queensland, Australia our 12-year-olds were in...
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My name is Annalise, and I am a super passionate Junior Secondary teacher! With over 10 years of classroom teaching experience, I have a deep commitment for providing authentic and accessible curriculum to ALL students!

As teachers, we never have enough time to do ALL the things! We are constantly worried that we are not doing ENOUGH for our students - especially those on individual learning plans or who require extra support. 

That's why I'm here—to help make your job a little easier! I create practical, ready-to-use resources that save you time while meeting the diverse needs of your students. From engaging lesson plans to tips on managing your classroom, my goal is to support you in being the amazing teacher you already are, giving you more time to focus on what matters most: connecting with your students and fostering a love for learning in every child.
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