The Teacher Station

Don’t even think about slacking!!! 😳

Oooo I do love these animations!

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the very first look of our brand new Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler adaptation, ‘The Scarecrows’ Wedding’! 💒 Coming to BBC One this Christmas, will you be in attendance? 💍

Hello September! Hello everyone!
It’s been a busy summer for me with lots going on, hence the quietness. Back to work today - a new school year awaits! Bring it on!!!!

I shared details of the Knit for Nowt charity a couple of years ago. They make wonderful worry monsters and hand puppets for schools. Please check them out and note down that their waiting list is due to open very soon!!!!

Knit-for-Nowt/charitable knitting scheme/East Yorkshire Appeals for knitted and sewn hand puppets and worry monsters and donates them for therapy with children

Good luck for today!

Happy Left Handers Day!

So many people have told me it’s today so I thought it deserved a post on here!

Hi all ☀️
There are some sunny days forecasted for this week. My local council have posted some excellent advice (for a change!) so I thought I’d share it here 👇🏼

An Amber heat-health alert has been issued for London, running from 9am on Tuesday 12 August to 6pm on Wednesday 13 August, with temperatures expected to go over 30 degrees.

What can we do to stay safe and well?

🟢 Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be at higher risk of becoming unwell, and if you are at higher risk, ask them to do the same for you. 👴👵

🟢 Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what to do if you or someone else has them 🥵: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/

🟢 Keep out of the direct sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm. 🕚🕒

🟢 If you are going to do a physical activity (for example, exercise or walking the dog), plan to do these during times of the day when it is cooler such as the morning or evening. 🆒

🟢 Keep your home cool by closing windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun. 🪟

🟢 Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and 4 or 5 stars. Use it generously, reapply regularly and use together with shade and clothing. 🧴

🟢 If you do go outside, cover up with suitable clothing such as an appropriate hat and sunglasses, seek shade and apply sunscreen regularly. 🧢😎

🟢 Drink plenty of fluids and limit your alcohol intake. 🚰

🟢 Never leave a young child unattended near an open or unlocked window. 👦👧

🟢 If you’re looking for a place to cool down in water, whether a paddling pool at home or heading to the coast, follow water safety advice 🌊: https://www.barnet.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/healthier-high-streets-and-workplaces/keeping-cool-summer/water-safety?fbclid=IwY2xjawMGq_9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3WjU2Q1diM28ySE9KRkRqAR7CxuAl9EVjXOP14kKfrIXV0gJIcH4eAB6ZPoa5NIQbydOEr5s1RWo6yorwkQ_aem_4Hz6gz7f3jdrsUH7kohqWQ

Hot weather can affect us all, but some people are at particular risk of ill-health during the heat. Follow specific advice for:

🟢 older people – https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/mind-body/staying-cool-in-a-heatwave/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMGrB5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3WjU2Q1diM28ySE9KRkRqAR6FcpELlHjPKngWJa9MuAL06keqn0dldsCIeZ5-FYn8SsHoSev3N6pcWTxVKQ_aem_H7hdC2vq6bhjbZ5tSP3AGA

🟢 young children and babies – https://www.nhs.uk/baby/first-aid-and-safety/safety/safety-in-the-sun/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMGrDZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3WjU2Q1diM28ySE9KRkRqAR4ykN40ac_RKC2NvsDXIJURToIM89jbpzNXcisvzxdtnzAnbkruigISgWiOVg_aem_plcdUBABEmIHkjor--_1pA

🟢 and pregnant women – https://www.nct.org.uk/information/pregnancy/body-pregnancy/hot-weather-and-high-body-temperature-during-pregnancy?fbclid=IwY2xjawMGrEdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3WjU2Q1diM28ySE9KRkRqAR50yso-xZXxRpO5NHTqYQy2mfZ17ERvswwoVMoKkGyj-bPt0gLx3eaBJEVEVA_aem_6z5vBd0ctCST-MKnBwLbGw

For more tips and support to stay safe in the hot weather, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMGrLNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3WjU2Q1diM28ySE9KRkRqAR6FcpELlHjPKngWJa9MuAL06keqn0dldsCIeZ5-FYn8SsHoSev3N6pcWTxVKQ_aem_H7hdC2vq6bhjbZ5tSP3AGA

The window blinds are down and the lights are off in my classroom. My laptop is shut in its case and my lanyard is hung up out of sight. It will remain there until September 1st. That can only mean one thing….

I haven’t posted for a while, but I saw this and thought it was brilliant!!!!

A day (morning) in the life of a primary school teacher… David Attenborough style! Another documentary for you. Part 2, the afternoon, coming soon! Listen to my podcast ‘Help Me! I’m A Teacher!’ for more teaching fun. Link in bio, or search wherever you get your podcasts from! . . . . . . . . . #teach #teacher #teachers #teachersfollowteachers #education #teachersofinstagram #teacherlife #school #teaching #teachergram #teachersuk #primaryschool #primaryteacher #funny #comedy #reels Oh hey, you scrolled all the way down here? Just a heads-up: everything on this account is meant to be satirical, tongue-in-cheek, and (hopefully) relatable for anyone who’s been near a classroom. It’s all for laughs and shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Nothing here reflects any specific school, person, or indeed my actual workplace… or even necessarily me!✌️

I LOVE SPRING!!!!! 🌸🌼🌻🌺🪻🌷
I also love how the first day of spring ties in with International Day of Happiness, celebrated today! 😀