A typical day in Prep grade  Hi,
I am wondering if there would be any prep teachers who would be willing to share a typical day in a prep classroom.

Having taught grade 5 and ...

Help - Perimeter and Position Lessons  Hi,

I am a prac teacher on my second prac and i have lost my confidence and ability as I have stuffed up my last few lessons. I have a year 3/4.

I ...

Beginning Teachers Resource  Hello,
I am working towards my final year of University before I enter the big wide and wonderful world of teaching. As I get closer to my goal of teaching ...

thoughts on relief teachers  I have been teaching for 26 years and having moved from one state to another, have had to do some relief work to get my foot in the door.

When I was ...

Beginning Teacher - well sort of  I am hoping for some advice from my fellow colleagues!

I graduated from Uni a few years back - but started a family since then - so am yet to actually ...

Substitute Teacher  I just thought I would add that the two most important things a relief teacher can do is;

1 leave the room tidy, there is nothing worse than coming ...

Getting from Casual to Part-Time  Does anyone have any hints about how to get a job??

I am casual, and this year to date, I have paid to have my two youngest children in care 2 days ...

Relief Teaching From an Old Hand  As an "experienced" teacher I really appreciate coming back into my room after a day away, either planned or unplanned, and finding the room left as tidy ...

First week of school  I was just wondering if anyone could please give me some ideas on how they handle the first couple of days at school in a Kindergarten class. This is the ...

Beginning Teaching - Where to Start  Hi My name is Rebecca and I am beginning teacher this year in a Transition (prep)/year 1 class. I am extremely excited yet nervous? where do I start?

I ...

New Scheme Teacher Accreditation  Hi I'm currently undergoing and am in my final stages my New Scheme Teacher Accreditation(NSW) now. I"m thinking of moving interstate to either Melbourne ...

Where to find Childrens songs?  Since beginning my Profex I have discovered I am way out of the loop when it comes to children's songs.

I am hearing all these "new" to me songs and ...

Substitute Teaching Tips  Here are a couple of Substitute Teaching Tips I used when I was subbing K-3 grades...

*Always go through the rules and make it very clear as to what ...

Resources and Lesson Plans  Hi all...Fingers Crossed :) I'll be a graduating teacher at the end of this semester. I hoping to do relief work, does anyone have any suggestions or ...

Prac begins ;)  Thanks so very much for your replies, I have read each and everyone and taken your advice. I currently am at my prac school one day a week, and have a ...

Browsing Beginning Teacher Questions  I graduated last year and am only planning on relief teaching this year until my son starts school. I want to do any professional development workshops/...

Suggestions on Teaching Prac. and Uni Textbooks Please  I am about to embark on my 2nd year teaching prac. in a state school in a few weeks time. Does anyone have any suggestions for making it a smoother prac....

Introduction  I am currently studying my Early Childhood Degree.

Officially, I am in 2nd year but have many credits from previous uni study. I am hoping to gain some ...

Junior School Co-ordinator  I am a teacher in a Prep classroom. My work program is always done and on my desk and all the worksheets are always copied and prepared even if I am away ...

New Teacher Support  Hi New Teacher,
I am an experienced teacher who also owns a business that provides educational consultancy, online tutoring, face to face tutoring and ...

Free Lesson Plan Website  I returned to teaching last year after 20 years in another industry. Trying to build up your resources is expensive and time consuming.

This site ...

Prac Teaching and Teaching in the UK  At the moment I am on a four week practicum. This is my final year and I am finding it amazing how fast the last three years have gone as well as where ...