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Work
Remember that the use of the word work can be very misleading. What may be work for you might not be work for a child. Cleaning the floor with a broom is work for you or I, but have you ever seen a child with a broom? It certainly isn’t work for them. Be careful of using the terms “Finish your work? Get on with your work, and that’s lovely work.” It’s not always work, in fact it should never actually be work. Use terms like research, follow-up, project or resource. Avoid work at all costs.
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Xylophone
Simply because it’s a great word. It also stresses the complexity of the English language and the need for phonetic awarenesss compared to the direct teaching of spelling rules.
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Get enough sleep. We know you have books to mark, reports to write and laminating to do. But if you’re not well rested, how is anyone supposed to have fun at school tomorrow!
Be a teacher that says “Yes” Can I work alone? Can I build a model instead of writing a report? Can I collect some leaves from the garden? Can I start my own running club? Can I help you? Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes you can!
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