Two Creative Teachers

Our new blog post on maximising parent teacher child learning conversations is available to read. Part of our two part series.
https://www.twocreativeteachers.com/blog/parent-teacher-learning-conversation-tips

Love these amazing teachers. Mad love to all the teachers out there. Despite what the media says, I see how hard you work behind the scenes. This is a tough gig. You are doing a great job.

Our latest blog article shares some beginning teacher must have items. What would you have added?

Starting teacher SupPlies It often becomes overwhelming starting a new school year. Everything is on sale and it is hard to actually determine what you need. Stripping your list down to what is essential when you start the...

Good luck to our Melbourne teachers. It has been so hard! We hope this week brings you a smile and laugh! Here are some tips to help your transition back onsite this week.

Back to SchooL tips after remote learning We did it! Melbourne teachers, we have spent so long in remote learning it feels like the normal way of teaching now. Do I feel the range of emotions? You bet! From excited to see my students and...

𝓣𝓲𝓹 𝓣𝓾𝓮𝓼𝓭𝓪𝔂 Often too many choices overwhelm students. They don’t know where to start or there are simply too many options to pick from. Over the years I have found that if I select three options and allow one student choice, tasks are more successful. This way students who want to do something different can. If they don’t know what to do, they are not overwhelmed with too many options.

After experiencing a long period in remote and flexible learning, it is important not to waste this valuable opportunity to move foreword. Here are some of our thoughts on what makes a valuable online learning session for students.

Online lesson basics: part 2 Annette Palma and Carley Rogozik/ Dawson

𝓣𝓲𝓹 𝓣𝓾𝓮𝓼𝓭𝓪𝔂 It is so tempting to jump on board new teacher trends. Whether it is an organisation system or new supplies. Even new professional development. I cannot tell you how many times I have jumped on board things and totally bitten off more than I could chew, wasted valuable time or found I hated things. Now, I have learnt to be more strategic in what I choose in regards to my teaching. I select small things that will make the biggest impact. Something that gives me more time, not take all of it. Tempted to try fifty new things? My advice would be to wait and still see if you are this passionate.

Reflection is a key part of improving yourself as an educator. Yet it is often the one thing we make the least time for. Teachers are their own worst critic. We know what we need and what we can improve on. Yet it is the one thing we seem to do less of. Make the time to sit down and reflect. I know that I feel better when I reflect and plan to move forward. This week, grab a coffee, sit down to record your thoughts on the week. Don’t lose your own insights. They are usually the most powerful.

𝐸𝓃𝒹 𝑜𝒻 𝒯𝑒𝓇𝓂 Today marks the end of Term 3 for teachers in Melbourne. A term at home in flexible learning. We know many of you around the world are still battling or have just started. Stay strong! Often as teachers we don’t get thanked. Today, we wanted to end our term by thanking every teacher out there. Today, someone knows how hard you work and appreciates you. Thank you teachers.