Institute for excellence

Being a teacher in England is becoming increasingly difficult with many teachers now opting for supply teaching as a way of ‘having a life’. Although supply teaching means that you can enjoy your evenings and weekends free of all that marking and planning – it is not without a downside. Here are some ways to survive on supply. Arrive Early Always remember that the class you are teaching that day is Not Your Class. You must enforce the rules and routines already established by the teacher no matter how small. A teacher should be able to leave their class knowing that

1. Make sure that the school day starts with a ‘high protein’ , ‘low sugar’ breakfast . It is extremely important that the child begin the day with good nutrition. Also, be sure you are packing a healthy ‘high-protein’ lunch/snack to help get your child through the day. This will help him/her concentrate better and have less hyper-activity. 2. Organize the school supplies (with the backpack) each night and talk to your child about his/her feelings about school and any anxieties they may be feeling. Always reinforce the positive and preparing them for the next

These free art and craft for kids ideas are easy to make and a great way to save money while creating unique school supplies with your kids. Just in time for back to school! If you’re looking for some ideas, read on and I will show you some simple free craft ideas for kids. They all take 30 minutes or less to complete. Art and Craft Ideas for Kids #1 Bulletin Board: Keep things organized with this handy bulletin board. Why spend $40 to buy a pre-made bulletin board when you can easily make one for under $10? You can customize the bulletin board with each kid – pick the favorite colors

You don’t need to venture into the Old West or shutte into space to be a pioneer.  These Top 12 pioneers in education have explored much rougher terrain to shape modern learning. Horace Mann (1796-1859) Pioneer of American Public School EducationHorace Mann grew up in a time when education was not easily obtained for those that lived in the poor rural areas of America.  Though his own early education was limited, he attended Browns University, studied law, and later enjoyed a highly successful political career.  It was during his time serving as a representative and senator in the