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I want teachers to have free online training on ways to become a better teacher. These training courses are all coming from highly respected teaching institutions. I want there to be both a free and paid-for option. I've personally used Coursera for years and I have really enjoy and professionally grown by using these teaching resources.

Minecraft Multiplication

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Peter Fogarty

I found some amazing Minecraft Multiplication Maps which I have been using in my classroom and I really want to share them with every one else: Creator: https://www.planetminecraft.com/member/okk70/ (pure-imaginations Minecraft Creative and Educational build team) Website for link to these maps: https://www.planetminecraft.com/project/times-table-mazes/

Cool Minecraft Seeds

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Peter Fogarty

Cool Minecraft Seeds – great for chatting to the children. This is more a way of getting children to appreciate that Minecraft can be used successfully across the curriculum. Then you can edit these seeds to add more of whatever you are teach.

Minecraft Science

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Peter Fogarty

Here are some fun Minecraft Science Maps.

Random Number Fun And Games For Motivated Kids Who Love Maths.

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by Peter Fogarty

I love to give my students a daily dose of Random Number. They can take these numbers and solve different problems. For example in this first video the students can use the numbers I have created to make a super long sum, with the exact answer of 100, Random Numbers

Daily Multiplication Quiz – Excited kids make motivated learners!

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by Peter Fogarty

Are you looking for a daily multiplication quiz? I have started to build up a daily set of online quizzes for my class and I thought it would be really great if I shared my idea with the world. I found this cool piece of kit in a second hard

Fun Mental Math – Daily Maths Challenge To Get Kids Excited

Posted on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 by Peter Fogarty

I wanted to develop a daily Fun mental math challenge for my students. I discovered a wonderful piece of equipment in a junk shop and thought I could really do something exciting with it. I took it home, I played with it and then let my son play with it,

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Posted on September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Peter Fogarty

Why is psychological first aid training so important in schools right now? I have noticed on the first few weeks back that the children are coming back with a completely different attitude to learning, schools and life in general. Children are now far more fearful about their surroundings, and of

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Wonderful FREE Coursera The Science of Well-Being

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 by Peter Fogarty

The Coursera The Science of Well-Being course is all about finding out how to become a happier, more productive person. Happier people are harder working and generally more successful. They get real fulfillment out of their career. I have gone through some dark times, but I believe I have found

Fabulous FREE Coursera Learning How To Learn

Posted on September 1, 2020September 2, 2020 by Peter Fogarty

I am just so excited today. I have come across an amazing FREE lessons from Coursera Learning how to learn course. You can click here for the course and see why everyone is so excited about it! I decided to look through Coursera’s most popular courses to find the best

What is blended learning? FREE online training!

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 by Peter Fogarty

What is blended learning? It is simply a way in which the children pre-learn the main facts about the subject in the home, so they can then take this learning to new and adventurous levels in the classroom. If the teacher does not need to focus on the main, basic