by Sophie Hurford | Oct 21, 2023 | For Teachers, Maths
Developing problem-solving skills is a really important part of a student’s development. Unfortunately, with such a lot of curriculum content to cover and the time pressures teachers face, problem-solving activities can be neglected. In turn, this stifles the...
by Sophie Hurford | Oct 14, 2023 | Classroom, Craft Activities, For Teachers, Freebies, Gift Ideas
Help your students learn the art of using contractions with this fun Ladybird Contractions activity. IT’S educational, THEY’LL love it, and YOU’LL save time resourcing. So DON’T wait any longer, hit download now! Contractions are commonly used in spoken language. We...
by Sophie Hurford | Sep 30, 2023 | For Parents, For Teachers
When children are introduced to numbers, they are often first taught to count orally. Following this comes numeral recognition. This is when students are able to link a number’s written shape to its spoken number name. The next step after this, is for learners to...
by Sophie Hurford | Sep 22, 2023 | Literacy, Lizard Learning
Thanks to the popularity of shows such as ‘Dancing with the Stars’, dancing has seen a revival. It has become a hot topic, as families tune in to watch household celebrities tango, waltz and bolero their way across the dancefloor. Even if your students aren’t fans of...
by Sophie Hurford | Sep 15, 2023 | For Parents, For Teachers
Learning to measure time is found in mathematics curriculums worldwide. With an emphasis on learning how to read analogue and digital clocks, it is also important to remember that days, months, and years are also useful measures of time that students need to get their...
by Sophie Hurford | Aug 30, 2023 | Literacy
Effective learning should be fun and engaging for students. For teachers, this means constantly having to think of creative ways to liven up lessons. So, for those days where your teacher creativity is waning, don’t panic! Teachers need to look no further. We have an...
by Sophie Hurford | Aug 29, 2023 | For Teachers, Freebies
Start to develop a growth mindset within your children with the aid of this super resource. It’s a good starting point for discussions relating to mindset and success. It will help realign kids’ thought processes when they are faced with a challenge. Psychologist...
by Sophie Hurford | Aug 25, 2023 | Classroom, For Teachers, Games
Studies have shown that breaking up lessons with physical activity can help children to focus, but what about combining them? Kids are always more excited to learn if it involves a break in the routine, especially if that break involves getting out in the sunshine....
by Sophie Hurford | Aug 18, 2023 | Classroom, For Teachers, Maths
Match the Faces The FACE MATCH CARDS activity is a great activity to develop fine motor development, coordination, concentration, learning about colours, features and characteristics. Sorting and Matching activities are very easy to set-up. All you need are some...
by Sophie Hurford | Aug 12, 2023 | Craft Activities, For Teachers
The Mum Loves Best blog, is a wealth of information about all things children and motherhood. At Lizard Learning we are all about sharing relevant information to help you at home or make like a little easier in the classroom and this blog, Learning to Love the Arts:...
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