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@HelenCollantine I got really into @valmcdermid last summer! Read all of the DCI Jordan/Tony Hill books.

Who is your favourite crime writer. I am looking for a new series of books to read. I currently have a subscription to L J Ross, DCI Ryan books which I love. I have read all Angela Marsons and Michael Woods books. And all of Elly Griffiths books. Thank you in advance.

@MulhernC Congratulations, Claire!

SPSP is a special place with wonderful pupils, incredible staff and supportive governors. I will be extremely sad to leave at the end of term but am also looking forward to a new chapter as Executive Head for Discovery Schools.

@MissBPrimary3 We don’t have enough tech to access things like TTRS (although I have definitely seen that it works elsewhere). Practise throughout the week for us is flashcards, splat, sheet packs, etc.

@MissBPrimary3 I have a progression board! If they can do them, out of order, in one minute, they move on. I have a large class, v deprived area with nearly 60% SEN. They are v motivated by it (mostly intrinsically!). ‘Test’ on Fri but practice throughout the week. Names on L side are division.

Any KS2 teachers or parents got a top tip for improving learning of times tables? All suggestions gratefully received!

@howie_hua 16-8, then 30-14.

It's Mental Math Monday! What goes on in your head when you're mentally calculating 316-148?

@Dazzalee127320 Context: first year ECT (PGCE) at a top 25% deprived school nationally. My kids have noticeably gained confidence and independence so far this year.

@Dazzalee127320 I was taught to teach ‘top down’. Model and scaffold challenge as necessary. We start w/ a challenging, accessible question in maths (whole class). If they get it, they start on the task (inc challenge, mastery/reasoning). If they don’t, they stay with me & take small steps back.

@mrs_darl I still have mine from my PGCE hanging on my fridge! Well proud of it (art wasn’t my strength in primary school). 😅

@MrEagerTeacher holocausteducation.org.uk/research/the-b… For children or adults, this is something to be aware of. Personally, I always recommend the books by Morris Gleitzman instead. 🤍

Book of the day for International Holocaust Remembrance Day: January 27th Read the classic and moving story of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas amzn.to/3TBXen9 #NeverForget

@TPositiveTC I’m so torn! Beige is my favourite colour and dusk linen is the closest to that but I also prefer gold to silver. It will definitely be one of the two as I teach 7-8 lessons per day. The weekly planner looks perfect for me! 😍

Let's play a game ... this or that? #TeacherPlanner #TeacherOrganisation #ThisORThat

Hey, I've got a full class set (30 copies) of the amazing new book Dragon Force: Infinity’s Secret by @kevtsang and @kwebberwrites to give away for FREE. A whole class set, no catch. To win, all you need to do is retweet.

@MrWithersKS1 Year 4!

Which year are you teaching next year? 🤷🏻‍♂️ #edutwitter

@msd_trainee Each one, teach one. Spread Peace. Spread Love.

This is why I wanted to do this job and this is why I’ll fight to be the best for my kids.

I feel seen… 🖤🖤🖤

@LewisCapaldi I also want to say that I didn’t plan the lessons with the expectation that those pupils would share - I would never put them in a position they were uncomfortable with. The other pupils noticed that they used overlays, etc but had no idea what dyslexia was.

I’ve now done my WCR lessons this week on @LewisCapaldi bc I was so blown away by his performance at Glastonbury. I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to show my neurodivergent pupils such an inspiring mirror and my neurotypical pupils a brilliant view through a beautiful window.

I just wanted to thank @BZephaniah for being an incredible human. I’m a trainee with some pupils who have dyslexia. I did 3 lessons on his poem, ‘We Refugees’ last week and the way their eyes lit up and their hands shot up to share their experiences with the class was inspiring.

@LewisCapaldi You both have my sincerest thanks!

@STEMatSandfield @LeicsSCITT @SandfieldClose @pstt_whyhow @theASE Gutted that I missed it but I wanted to thank you for your passion for the subject. It’s absolutely infectious and we’ve been lucky to learn from you! 🚀

It really is a privilege to teach the next generation of teachers @LeicsSCITT Everyone who comes to @SandfieldClose has to make and fire a rocket. Hoping they have long and happy teaching careers. At least 4 future sci leads! @pstt_whyhow @theASE