Are you ready to explore the wonderful world of gamification and see how it can level up your classroom experience and engage eager young minds? ? ?   First things first: what exactly is gamification? ? Simply put, it’s applying game design elements to non-game contexts, like your classroom. This can be as basic as implementing competition or manipulatives into a standard classroom activity or as complex as playing digital games to develop an in-depth understanding of core content.   The benefits of gamification in the classroom are enormous! ? One major perk is increased student eng ..read more

Mother’s Day is fast approaching! How is it almost May already? ?   Celebrated in Australia each year on the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day acknowledges all the incredible mother figures in our lives. It’s an opportunity to explore the importance of mother figures with your students, celebrate the people in their lives and create some incredible pieces of work (with the help of Top Teacher, of course!) ?   In this blog, we’ll dive deep into some of our top recommendations for activities and resources to use with your Early Years to Year 6 classes. Mother’s Day can be a source of ..read more

ANZAC Day is commemorated nationwide on April 25.  On ANZAC Day, we recognise the contributions and sacrifices made by members of the Australian and New Zealand armed forces and remember the victims of wars and conflicts. The day marks the first major military action of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, when troops landed at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I in 1915.   In the classroom, ANZAC Day is an opportunity to teach our students about the significance of the day, engage in thought-provoking discussions, make links to families and cultures and create beautiful comme ..read more

In recent years, teachers worldwide have been increasingly turning to the Science of Reading as a guiding framework for literacy instruction. But what exactly is the Science of Reading, and why has it gained such widespread recognition and acclaim? ?   This research-backed approach draws upon decades of scientific inquiry to provide teachers with evidence-based strategies for effective instruction. By focusing on five key areas—phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension—teachers can provide students with a strong foundation in literacy that will serve them well th ..read more

We can’t believe it’s almost time to start planning for Easter! This term has zoomed by! ?️?   Easter is a great time to engage your class in hands-on, meaningful activities that are perfect to display and share with families. Whether you’re teaching Early Years or Year 6 this year, there truly is something for everybody on the webby!   Read on to discover our favourite recommendations for stress-free, highly engaging learning tasks to work on with your class during the Easter season ?       Get your students thinking and writing with these super fun activities! Full ..read more

How has your start to 2024 been? Have your class been cool, calm and collected…or has there been some teething issues? ?   The first few weeks of a new school year are always the most daunting for both students and teachers. Meeting new people, exploring a new space, learning new things…it can be a lot to take in! One of the most important parts of the start of Term 1 is establishing strong behaviour management practices in your classroom so that your students clearly understand what’s expected of them in their new environment. In this blog, we’ll be diving into some of our best recommend ..read more

Teaching Biological Sciences this year? Absolutely stumped on where to start?   This is the post for you! ?   Introducing our brand new Biological Sciences Unit Plans for F-6! These incredible, comprehensive resources take care of all your planning for you, so all you need to do is print, prepare and go. How easy is that?   Read on for answers to our most frequently asked questions, helpful tips for getting the most out of our unit plans, and so much more! ⭐️         ? Where’s Year 2?! This is by far the biggest question we’ve gotten since our Biological Sci ..read more

We are so excited to introduce you to the brand-new Top Teacher webby! Featuring everything you know and love about TT plus a whole lot more, this new website will be your one-stop launchpad for your teaching day ?   Read on to discover some of the incredible features we’ve introduced, including brand-new content, new ways to teach and learn, and remarkable quality-of-life improvements to make it easier than ever to use Top Teacher to plan your day!     Our new website is packed full of easy-to-use improvements to make daily use so much simpler. We wanted to create a hub where ..read more

A Digi-Tool Launchpad For Your Day!   Say hello to our carefully curated and thought-out learning tools set to revolutionise how you teach. With each tool, we have endeavoured to provide open-ended teaching and learning opportunities and various settings to cater for all year levels.   The Digi-Tools can be used and featured alone or combined with other tools to elevate your lessons and engage your students.   We know that there are never enough hours in the day when it comes to teaching! That is why we have made every tool incredibly simple to use. Practicality and usability we ..read more

Mother’s Day is fast approaching! How is it almost May already? ?   Celebrated in Australia each year on the second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day acknowledges all the incredible mother figures in our lives. It’s an opportunity to explore the importance of mother figures with your students, celebrate the people in their lives and create some incredible pieces of work (with the help of Top Teacher, of course!) ?   In this blog, we’ll dive deep into some of our top recommendations for activities and resources to use with your Early Years to Year 6 classes. Mother’s Day can be a source of ..read more