The Back to School Collection

So, Monday morning looms and another term begins. For everyone stepping back into a classroom this week, chin up, don't work too hard, and remember, it's just a job. For those new to the profession - or simply looking for a bit of refresher - I wrote a series of back of school posts a few years ago and, having reviewed them, am still happy they represent a pretty solid approach to teaching. Here they are:

1. Routines
2. Relationships
3. Literacy
4. Planning
5. Marking

Here too are a series of 'Five Things" posts that will, I believe, be useful for all teachers:

1. Reading
2. Writing
3. Behaviour management
4. Principles for effective teaching

I hope these are of some help, but, as with all advice, feel free to take what you think's useful and reject the rest. Remember, you're the adult: what children say they want isn't necessarily the same as what they need.

Best of luck for the year ahead!