New Name… Who’s This?

May 3, 2023May 3, 2023 The Suitcase TeacherLeave a comment

I hope you are reading this feeling refreshed and ready to go in Term 2! You might have noticed a recent name change, here’s what happened.

Getting To Know Your Class

Jan 23, 2021Jun 7, 2021 The Suitcase TeacherLeave a comment

It is so important to connect with your class, allowing you to get to know your students and for them to get to know you. Like me, you may have new students who missed out on an orientation day due to the challenges of 2021 so their first day at school is so important!

Shape and Angles Maths Challenge: Design and Build a 3D Robot

Jul 13, 2020Aug 23, 2021 The Suitcase TeacherLeave a comment

Challenge a group of Year 5 students to design and create a 3D robot and I know what you are thinking, this is an easy task and it probably won’t take too long? You would be wrong!
This task asks students to consider 2D and 3D shapes, angles, scale, measurement and mapping and it might take 5-6 lessons…here’s why!

Reconnecting With Your Class

May 22, 2020Jan 20, 2021 The Suitcase TeacherLeave a comment

It is so important to connect with your class, no doubt students and teachers will feel a mixed bag of emotions. Here are some fun games to get social interactions going while avoid little to no contact…enjoy!Read More »

Area and Perimeter Challenge

May 12, 2020Sep 8, 2020 The Suitcase Teacher3 Comments

Gosh measurement is a hard unit to teach through online learning! I’ve had to be pretty creative with my Maths group to keep the unit engaging and it’s been hit and miss. In the classroom, we would be able to do more hands on activities with equipment and that means everything from a ruler to metre sticks and trundle wheels. The reality is that my students simply don’t have that equipment at home.

Connectedness During Distance Learning

Apr 27, 2020Sep 8, 2020 The Suitcase TeacherLeave a comment

“When you can’t find someone to follow, you have to find a way to lead by example.” Roxane Gay, Bad Feminist

As teachers and students, we are so used to being around other people. Spending the days by myself is going to be tough, and I think it’s going to be tough for my students too!

Throughout Distance Learning, there are a few things that I will continue to do from our Term 1 practice. I believe that wellbeing goes hand in hand with learning so it is important to continue to build friendships and connections and to ensure there is time for mindfulness.