Relief teaching ideas

The life of a casual teacher can be challenging - new students, new schools and new routines each day. But taking on relief work if you are early in your career can be a fantastic opportunity to develop your craft and skills as an educator. It is rare for teachers to have the chance to experience a wide range of classrooms, setups, routines and approaches to teaching like relief teaching offers. Whether you are in your first year of casual teaching or a seasoned teacher, we have collated 8…

Checkout my latest blog post which shares the top 3 picture books I could not live without! For each book I've provided engaging accompanying lesson ideas, all of which are FREE! Do my books match your top 3?

Let me start by saying that being a relief teacher is tough. Everyday presents new opportunities, but more often than not, it also presents new challenges. At a moments notice, you could be thrust in front of a class you've never met, or you could get lost looking for a building you've never seen. Whether you're a new graduate, or a seasoned veteran, relief teaching can be darn hard! HOWEVER, the purpose of this post is not to vent about the difficulties of relief teaching, but rather…

The Secret to Classroom Time Fillers! It doesn’t happen very often, but nothing is worse than having five or ten minutes left in class….when you are finished with your lesson. What about transition times? Sometimes teachers just need a time filler. The term “time filler” gets a bad rap, but let’s face it, there is a […] Read more...

Are a Casual Relief Teacher? Check out this post for helpful hints, tips, ideas and resources to help you be the most organised Substitute Teacher Ever!!

As a Casual Relief Teacher you have to be ready for anything! Your phone could ring at 6am and you're suddenly venturing in to the unknown - that's OK - it's the life of a CRT. The trick is to manage the uncertainty of relief work by being super organised and having some great behaviour management ideas and resources in your kit. In this post we continue our interview with Nikki Tester of Oceanview Resources about Casual Relief Teaching and how to make it work for you.

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Calling all relief teachers...check out these amazing relief teaching daily plans, resources and activity ideas to ensure your days run as smoothly as possible!

Working as a relief teacher, I need to have a full bag of tricks to keep the children motivated and engaged throughout the day. That's when some handy, no prep, 5 Minute Fillers come in handy! Here a

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