I'm running a competition to give away a copy of my Science Fix book to my social media followers. All you need to do is follow this account, like and share this post. Competition will close on 21st March and I'll announce the winner shortly after. Good luck! #primaryscience #edusky #uked

It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win. I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).

Been really enjoying this with my children at home… can’t wait to plan to use it in EYFS/KS1 at school! #Wonderblocks is amazing!

✏️PENCILS AT THE READY, TEAM! In this brand new episode of #DrawWithRob we're drawing a cute AEROPLANE character ✈️! So grab some paper and something to draw with and let's do this! Remember to share your pictures using the #DrawWithRob hashtag. GOOD LUCK! youtu.be/P72U3AKmJjE

@jillberry102.bsky.social Hi Jill, hope you’re well. Nice to see you on here.

#UKEd #EduSky If you asked a colleague what constituted cognitive load in professional learning could they answer in ordinary language? Such as: too much, too new, too fast, too transient, only once and, it must be admitted (though Sweller's not there yet) too boring.

Post somebody you've been told you look like who you definitely don't look like.

It’s doubles day. 6.12.24 How often does this happen? How many times in history has this happened? When will it happen next? What about trebles day? Or squares day? Or…?

By far the most powerful way to increase primary pupils' chances of becoming capable, confident mathematicians is to ensure they can rapidly recall single-digit addition facts (and their related subtraction facts) and multiplication facts up to 10x10 (and related division facts). 🪡⬇️

8 years ago we stopped writing comments in pupils' books and moved to whole class feedback. Teacher workload and pupil outcomes improved dramatically as a result. We have never looked back. Very pleased to see our case study in @katejonesteach.bsky.social excellent new book.

Excited for #TDaPELondon? 🎙️In this week’s episode of #TDaPE @morgsedu.bsky.social and I explore the conference line-up and what lies in store in January! 2 tickets to the first person to DM me the number of times we say the word “interesting”🤦🏼‍♂️ #PrimaryEd 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

One of the things that keeps me going back to Twitter is that I get fairly regular DMs on there asking me for advice about reading. Just to be clear: I am more than happy for people to DM on here for the same reason. Please repost this if you think this info might be useful to someone.

What are the hallmarks of effective phonics instruction? @hollylanephd.bsky.social will provide research-backed, actionable advice at #TDaPELondon. 🎟️ Sign up here: eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...

Really interesting new study on worked examples which underlines just how easy it is to get things wrong and end up in lethal mutation territory 🧵

What does research evidence say about promoting children's personal, social and emotional development (PSED) in #earlyyears? Check out this free download from @theeef.bsky.social - useful for prompting professional discussions or for a training session #edusky https://buff.ly/3V6UfTr

What makes a primary reading lesson truly meaningful? 📖 @suchmo83.bsky.social will unpack practical strategies for creating lessons which make a real difference. Don’t miss his double session at #TDaPELondon! 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast—secure yours now: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-thinki...

This is a really exciting idea. Talking through what we’d do in given scenarios has been the highly of my NPQH so glad we are taking this useful, dialogue form of CPD further. Looking forward to seeing what the first scenario is! #GetReal

Today the children just wanted to chat about everything we saw and did - especially the cows and the “Robot on the bus that tells us where to go.” 💖

Feedback lessons from TV (via @‌teachertapp) theconversation.com/what-strictl... Having been at writing moderation tonight, I have now shared this great blog with colleagues as a way of bolstering our conversations on how to best give feedback. Great timing @teachertapp.bsky.social

Some useful advice here by @teacherhead.bsky.social on how to get good paired talk. I think I'd add 'pair first then square' - i.e. let them go with paired conversation then double up to share. It's less intimidating to share with another pair THEN with whole class. teacherhead.com/2024/04/10/g...

Excellent thinking in this blog from Jonathan. Well worth a read.

This week on #TDaPE, Jake Cowling explores lesson design using the principles of cognitive science & direct instruction. Planning lessons that stick. Jake will also be joining us at #TDaPELondon 🔥 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... 🛜 open.spotify.com/episode/7ln2... #PrimaryEd #LessonDesign

My latest writing - a piece for TES on age and stage informed practice.

Encourage different types of storyboards to enhance oral retelling, which, in turn, enhances written stories. chrischiversthinks.weebly.com/blog-thinkin...

Comparing children’s oral and written storyretelling: the role of ideation and transcription writing4pleasure.com/2024/08/22/c...

🧵THREAD🧵 After the release of the “Use of teaching assistants in schools” in September, I have spent the last few weeks reading, internalising and reflecting on what this research from the DfE essentially tells us (with strengths & developments needed)

Looks like dreaded topic work has been happening in primary since at least the 80s:

My biggest small Hallahan starts secondary school today. It’s the sort of day where I read this and dab at my eyes.

Recommendations, please, for chapter books to read to 4/6-year-old. I'm not so keen on the over-illustrated style (not least because of all the showing the pictures!) but I also need to move on from stuff I knew as a kid!

Scientists in the primary national curriculum - a guide for planning. www.sciencefix.co.uk/scientists-i... Searchable spreadsheet and unit guide. #sciteachuk #edusky #uked

Arsenal WFC u12s preseason game vs Chelsea WFC. Proud Dad moment as captain for the game ©️

Have just finished rewriting the overview for a weekly picturebook assembly which focuses on equality, diversity and inclusion. It's still a work in progress but please feel free to use and adapt. All shares appreciated! The link is on my Padlet: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

I made a starter pack for those fleeing #EduTwitter and joining #EduSky which should let you find a bunch of good people. go.bsky.app/HQHD4R1

Thanks for the help… finding all the artists from the ‘Now that’s what I call Education’ tape

The Twitter of old it’s been said! #edusky let’s give it a go @edusky.bsky.social