NAPLAN nerves are inevitable! Easing those nerves is possible. Pina shares her top tips to help students feel more at ease in the build-up to NAPLAN, using exercises that induce muscle memory and confidence. Pina also provides some handy ideas to create a relaxing setting leading up to and on the day of NAPLAN, to…
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Seven Steps’ Response to COVID-19
The situation surrounding COVID-19/Coronavirus continues to evolve and we’ll continue to ensure that we are doing our utmost to help protect the health and safety of our teachers, presenters and the wider Australian community. We are therefore being proactive and following the recommendations regarding social distancing, isolation and other vital directions from the Australian government,…
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Five Lower-Primary Activities That Set Students Up for Writing Success
‘How can my students possibly use the Seven Steps when they are still learning how to grip a pencil?’ It’s a good question to ask, and luckily, the answer is not hard. Show students how to THINK like authors in ways that are appropriate to their age and stage of literacy development.
10 back-to-school tips for teaching writing
The start of the new year is an exciting but stressful time. New classes, new classrooms, endless possibilities and endless to-do lists! With so many things to organise and skills to teach, it’s important to also create space for creativity and enjoyment in the writing classroom. Let’s bring the fun back into writing in 2021!…
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