John Huggett

NEW BLOG: He does what? 5 things all parents need to know about teenage boys. timothyjejarvis.blog/2020/10/12/he-… @brskln @ImJustineAF

Lest we forget.

'The excellence of the teacher is to identify differences of talent'. Schools are communities which provide a critical lifeline to young people; teachers are innovative pioneers who draw out talent and give their pupils the confidence to embrace new challenge. Now more than ever.

Enjoyed listening to @AlexHallZA at #ProudlyPrimary today. Sharpening the saw!

I enjoyed learning from @timothyjejarvis at #proudlyprimary this morning. Thank you Tim!

Low stakes testing is a great way to build long term memory of facts. This reduces cognitive load and allows students to focus on developing application of knowledge.

Dreams can be shattered by an implied image. ow.ly/iAU230nXbvV

Maybe instead of focusing on “classroom management” we need to focused on planning... preparation... engagement... & active learning! It shouldn’t be about “managing” kids; it should be about providing kids multiple pathways to access learning! #HackingLeadership #edchat

#carolsbycandlelight ...Possibly the #1 family beach event in Plettenberg Bay this Christmas @Plett_Tourism

An honour to address the @ISASAnews conference in Johannesburg today on ‘Is a liberal education still relevant in the modern world?’ The answer ... an emphatic yes - now more than ever.

Time for small moment writing in Gr 1! Love this anchor reference chart that helps support our student authors as they develop their writing skills! @TCRWP @DrAPease @chackerman1 #WeAreChappaqua

"Research shows that the drastic decline in “risky” outdoor play in kids is creating behavior problems. Constantly hovering over kids, restricting their movement, and diminishing their time to play, we cause more harm than good." themilitarywifeandmom.com/why-kids-wont-… via @mommilitarywife

Great teams are defined not by how they handle their best moments, but how they face their worst moments. Setbacks bring them together instead of tearing them apart. @leighakendall, via @helenbevan:

Grades are rarely successful at teaching kids about responsibility, time management & organization. Instead, grades create a culture of compliance. Reality, grades should be about an evidenced demonstration of learning.

@SusanAtkinson @GraystonPrep @trevertonschool One has to get business out of the way first! A good win to @GraystonPrep

Preparations underway to welcome the @GraystonPrep touring team to @trevertonschool .

The top two things most people complain about: 1. The way things are. 2. Change.

"Prepare your child for the path, not the path for your child." #ResilienceWeek #education #ParentWell #growthmindset

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