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Consider this your little disclaimer before you hit follow. 😂If you’ve ever walked into a classroom not quite knowing wh...
08/10/2026

Consider this your little disclaimer before you hit follow. 😂

If you’ve ever walked into a classroom not quite knowing what the day will bring, improvised when Plan A went out the window, or finished the day thinking, well… we survived that one — you’re among friends here. 😅

Teacher For A Day is about making relief teaching feel a little more doable, with ideas and resources you can actually use in a real classroom.

No perfection required. Just teachers helping teachers. 🤍

If that sounds like your kind of space, you’re in the right place.

Relief teaching means walking into a classroom where you don’t always know what the day will throw at you.Having a few r...
02/10/2026

Relief teaching means walking into a classroom where you don’t always know what the day will throw at you.

Having a few reliable digital tools bookmarked can make those little moments much easier, whether you need to settle the noise, start a quick timer, organise an activity or give the class a moment to reset.

I’ve rounded up a few handy digital tools worth saving for your next relief teaching day. 💻✨

🔊 Bouncy Balls — bouncyballs.org
🔉 Kliip Volume Meter — kliip.school
⏱️ Online Stopwatch — online-stopwatch.com
🖥️ Classroomscreen — classroomscreen.com
🤫 Calm Counter — calmcounter.ictgames.com
🌿 Classroom Zen — classroomzen.com

Which one are you adding to your teacher toolkit? Save this post so you can come back to it when you need it!

And if you’re looking for more practical tips, activities and ready-to-use ideas for relief teaching, you’ll find plenty more inside the Teacher For A Day Primary Third Edition at teacherforaday.com 🤍

Okay, we might have a little problem… 😂We’ve been hearing that teachers are feeling less stressed, students are loving t...
03/09/2026

Okay, we might have a little problem… 😂

We’ve been hearing that teachers are feeling less stressed, students are loving their relief teachers, and some students are even asking for their favourite relief teacher to come back!

Honestly, I’m not sure whether to apologise or take that as a compliment. 😅

That’s exactly what we love about Teacher for a Day — helping relief teachers walk into the classroom feeling prepared, confident and ready to connect with their students.

If you’re a relief teacher, or know someone who is, we’d love for you to check out Teacher for a Day. ❤️

Thinking about becoming a casual teacher in Australia? 🇦🇺Not sure where to start? Teacher registration is managed by eac...
29/08/2026

Thinking about becoming a casual teacher in Australia? 🇦🇺

Not sure where to start? Teacher registration is managed by each state and territory, so the process can be a little different depending on where you want to teach.

In general, you’ll need:

✔️ A recognised teaching qualification
✔️ Teacher registration in your state or territory
✔️ To meet any English language requirements that apply to you
✔️ To meet the relevant suitability and child-safety requirements
✔️ The required supporting documents

If you trained overseas, there may be a few extra steps, such as providing evidence of your qualifications, teaching experience or English proficiency.

I’ve included Queensland as an example, but the process can be different in other states.

📌 Save this post for when you’re ready to get started.

Already working as a casual teacher? Tell me which state you’re in and one tip you’d give someone wanting to get started. 💬

Your tip could help another teacher!

13 useful websites to add to your high school teaching toolkit! 📚💻Looking for new ways to make lessons more interactive?...
21/08/2026

13 useful websites to add to your high school teaching toolkit! 📚💻

Looking for new ways to make lessons more interactive? These websites can help you find games, videos, quizzes and other digital resources to support learning in the high school classroom.

Save this post for the next time you’re planning a lesson or looking for a fresh way to engage your students! 🔖

Which one have you used before? Or is there a favourite teacher website you’d add to the list? 👇

14/08/2026

Even with nearly two decades of working in education under my belt and proclaiming to be an “expert” in my relief teaching field, I wanted you all to see that the real and the ugly parts of this job happen to us all!

I would say 95% of my teaching days I have are great days, but some days can bring you undone. 😭

It doesn’t mean you’re a bad teacher, that you aren’t suited to the job or any other negative talk you may be giving yourself after a rough day.

A class is NEVER going to be as good for you as they are for their classroom teachers.

And if you have a bad day, just be extra grateful that you only had to deal with them for a day!

My tip would be to try and stay neutral and not emotionally charged and don’t be too proud to call for back-up.

And I might start taking some of my own advice in future. 😉

12 useful websites to add to your early years teaching toolkit! 📚💻These resources can help make lesson planning a little...
13/08/2026

12 useful websites to add to your early years teaching toolkit! 📚💻

These resources can help make lesson planning a little easier and learning a little more engaging.

Save this post for the next time you’re looking for a new classroom resource 🔖

Which one have you used before? Or is there a favourite teacher website you’d add to the list? 👇

Stop Forgetting Students' Names!If you've ever struggled to remember students' names, this guide is for you.I've packed ...
06/08/2026

Stop Forgetting Students' Names!

If you've ever struggled to remember students' names, this guide is for you.

I've packed it with 10 simple, classroom-tested techniques that you can start using straight away.

💬 Comment "NAMES", and I'll send you a free copy.

Save this post for later and share it with a fellow teacher who might find it helpful.

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