Get Students Plotting Co-ordinates on Cartesian Planes with Confidence
Making Cartesian Coordinates Click: A Free Worksheet to Boost Engagement and Understanding My students loved this fun plotting points worksheet—and honestly, so did I. It turned what can often be a tricky concept into something visual, hands-on, and surprisingly...
Why Explicit Teaching is Your Secret Weapon for Teaching Students the Base Skills
I’ll never forget my first year of teaching when I was determined to tackle everything at once—behaviour management, curriculum planning, and making sure my students were on track. But one lesson stands out. I was teaching fractions, and no matter how many times I...
Lessons Best Suited for Explicit Teaching: A Guide to Effective Use
As teachers, we’re always trying out different pedagogies, each one promising to help our students reach their full potential. When I first encountered explicit teaching, I had mixed feelings. At times, it felt rigid and overly structured, like I was more of a drill...
“The Power of Explicit Teaching: Why It Works (Even When You Think It Doesn’t)”
Explicit teaching has been the craze for at least the last 10 years, and I jumped into the classroom right in the middle of it. I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with this approach—especially with how it became the only teaching method in some schools. We went...
Explicit Lesson for Simplifying Fractions
Are you looking for a ready-to-go lesson that will help your students master simplifying fractions? I know how challenging it can be to find the time to create comprehensive resources, especially for students who need a bit of extra support. That’s why...
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.
