Imagine this. You walk into a classroom, expecting the usual rows of desks and a teacher standing in front, talking while kids listen (or pretend to). But instead, you see something different. Children are scattered around the room, some working alone, others in small groups. One child is carefully pouring water between two pitchers. AnotherContinue reading "Montessori Education: What’s All the Hype About?"
Children Have Always Been Smart
A few weeks ago, I showed a friend a video of my friends (students) presenting a project. They spoke so confidently, expressing their thoughts with so much clarity and depth that my friend was stunned. He couldn't believe they were only six years old. When I confirmed, he laughed and said, “Children these days areContinue reading "Children Have Always Been Smart"
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The Real Talk on Teacher Stress: Managing Frustration Before It Manages You
Have you ever been in a situation where you snapped. How did you manage your emotions? Share in the comments to help other educators. Teaching is tough. There’s no denying it. But something that often gets overlooked is the emotional weight we carry in this profession. It’s not just the stress of dealing with classroomContinue reading "The Real Talk on Teacher Stress: Managing Frustration Before It Manages You"
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I’m in Teaching for the Money
There was a time I earned just ₦8,000 a month. It was barely enough to cover transportation, let alone anything else. At the same time, I was earning much more from tutoring students privately and selling a book I had written. That experience was a turning point for me—it made me realize that while teachingContinue reading "I’m in Teaching for the Money"
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TEACHERS’ DIRECTORY
When it comes to teaching, the absence of proper guidance can turn the journey into a challenging one. But worry not! This list is precisely what you need. It features exceptional educators who have left a positive impact in the field of education. Whether you're a new teacher, a Corper assigned to schools, or someone in search of guidance, this compilation is tailor-made for you. Let it be your source of inspiration and support on your teaching path.
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Building 21st-Century Skills During a Mathematics Class
As educators, we all know that math is more than just solving equations and crunching numbers. Math can also teach critical thinking, problem-solving, and a variety of 21st-century skills that students will need for success in their future careers. In this blog post, we will explore some of the 21st-century skills that can be builtContinue reading "Building 21st-Century Skills During a Mathematics Class"
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HOW TO HELP CHILDREN ACHIEVE TOP SCORES IN MATHS
Mathematics is an essential subject that provides the foundation for many of the concepts and skills that we use in our everyday lives. From basic counting to complex problem-solving, mathematics is a subject that is integral to our understanding of the world around us. For young children, however, math can be a daunting subject, withContinue reading "HOW TO HELP CHILDREN ACHIEVE TOP SCORES IN MATHS"
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Take Your Teaching Game to the Next Level: The Ultimate Guide to Innovative Classwork
As teachers, we are always looking for ways to engage our students, promote learning, and achieve positive outcomes. One of the most effective ways to do this is through classwork – activities that students complete during class to reinforce learning, develop skills, and promote engagement. In this post, we will explore five different types ofContinue reading "Take Your Teaching Game to the Next Level: The Ultimate Guide to Innovative Classwork"
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Give Your Child the Gift of Easy Naira and Kobo Conversion with Our Comprehensive Worksheet
Are you tired of watching your child struggle with Naira and Kobo conversion? Do you want to provide them with the tools they need to succeed? Our comprehensive worksheet is the perfect solution for parents and teachers who want to make learning Naira and Kobo conversion easy and fun. Featuring a captivating story, mental exercises,Continue reading "Give Your Child the Gift of Easy Naira and Kobo Conversion with Our Comprehensive Worksheet"
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Before you start the term…
Note this before you resume the term. Whatever learning challenge a child in your class has, try getting the root cause rather than labeling the child. READ ON… I have this child in class. Girl is excellent at reading and spelling, one of the best in class. But here's the issue… COMPREHENSION, LEARNING RETENTION, RECALLINGContinue reading "Before you start the term…"
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Compliments of the season ❄️
As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support and to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. May your holiday be filled with love, laughter, and all the good things in life.
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MY PIZZALICIOUS FRACTION CLASS
Hello Friends (Yeah, that's what we are!), Recently, a post I made created a buzz of reactions on social media. I got messages asking that I share the detailed class on fractions. Here we are! I need to state that I teach Year 2 which is a foundational stage for children and this plays aContinue reading "MY PIZZALICIOUS FRACTION CLASS"
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READING STRATEGY (PART 5) COMPREHENSION CLASS ROUTINE
I had to make a video so you would understand perfectly how I run my comprehension/reading classes. Our comprehension classes span through a minimum of two days. Based on the reading abilities of your learners, you might want to extend or reduce the days. FIRST DAY We kickstart our reading by picking and learning ourContinue reading "READING STRATEGY (PART 5) COMPREHENSION CLASS ROUTINE"
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READING STRATEGY (PART 4)
6+ years as a professional educator. 20+ years in the business of teaching and yet, certain happenings in class amaze me. Let's talk about one so you'll share in my amazement and happiness too. Since my focus is on my students improving their reading and spelling, I made it a duty to paste a newContinue reading "READING STRATEGY (PART 4)"
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READING STRATEGY (PART 3)
You know what they say about having several teaching strategies up your sleeve "WITH THE DIVERSE LEARNERS REPRESENTED IN YOUR CLASS, YOU JUST CAN'T AFFORD TO HAVE ONE APPROACH TO LEARNING". Every time I start something new in my class, I just realize how that act positively affects the grades and activeness of a childContinue reading "READING STRATEGY (PART 3)"
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READING STRATEGY (PART 2)
This session, I was assigned a class with the main goal of improving their reading and spelling of words. I had to do the research and bring in my A game. I got these letters from a supermarket and my students love spelling with them. We have a word list in class which they readContinue reading "READING STRATEGY (PART 2)"
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READING STRATEGY PART 1
How do you get children to see learning new words as an exciting activity? MAKING LEARNING OF NEW WORDS FUN! My new students love cartoons. They would always ask me to put up cartoons for them to watch. Since my main goal was their ability to read, I had to go on Youtube to sourceContinue reading "READING STRATEGY PART 1"
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AREA OF SHAPES USING BUILDING BLOCKS
Good day, Friends. Most children hate mathematics and that is because it has an abstract nature that bore them. Mathematics does not have to be boring. It can be taught using physical objects that make your learners excited and eager to learn more. Today's class is captioned AREA OF SHAPES WITH AN EXCITING TWIST ThisContinue reading "AREA OF SHAPES USING BUILDING BLOCKS"
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The Half and Quarter Trick (Dividing Big Numbers)
Howdy Friends, What have you learned from our past division classes? (Please share in the comment section)? While recording the video for our next class, I discovered something! I understand some children are scared of big numbers. It is not strange, Ms. Dairo is also scared of big numbers except they come in form ofContinue reading "The Half and Quarter Trick (Dividing Big Numbers)"
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Division using Multiplication Table
Hello, Friends I am so excited to share our lesson for today 🤗. In our last class, we learned our multiplication table from 0 to 5. Today, we would be learning how to use that in our division. Come along! https://youtu.be/dm5oDKlkQEk Dividing Numbers Using Multiplication Table Worksheet for today! Division using the Multiplication tableDownload SubscribeContinue reading "Division using Multiplication Table"
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MULTIPLICATION TABLE
Hello friends, Since our last class, I have been working on an easy and exciting way to learn your multiplication table. Having a good knowledge of your multiplication table makes division much easier. Today, we would be learning our multiplication table 0 to 5 while you would be required to attempt learning some extra numbersContinue reading "MULTIPLICATION TABLE"
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DIVISION WITH REMAINDERS USING REPEATED ADDITION
Hello Friends. Thank you for jumping on the division train. I hope you have been dividing ever since our last class. Today, using repeated addition, we are going to be dividing numbers with a little twist. Sometimes, after dividing our numbers into equal parts we usually have some leftover numbers. We call them REMAINDERS. WeContinue reading "DIVISION WITH REMAINDERS USING REPEATED ADDITION"
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Worksheet on Repeated Addition
Hello friends, Welcome to MY DIVISION STORY! Repeated addition is a great way of helping learners kickstart their division journey. Division is best taught from known to unknown. Using addition help learners understand the concept of division better and finds it easy to attempt questions. Watch my first division class here. Download the worksheet onContinue reading "Worksheet on Repeated Addition"
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The Montessori Principles – What Makes It So Different (and Magical)
I remember when I first stepped into a Montessori environment. It was nothing like what I was used to. Kids weren’t all seated facing a board, notebooks open, waiting for instruction. Instead, they were everywhere—working with their hands, helping each other, or quietly concentrating on one thing or the other. At first, it looked likeContinue reading "The Montessori Principles – What Makes It So Different (and Magical)"
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Budget-Friendly Skincare Routine for Educators: Simple Tips to Keep Your Glow
Teaching is no joke! Between early mornings, endless lesson plans, and grading into the night, it’s a miracle we even find time to breathe—let alone take care of our skin. Stress, sleepless nights, and fatigue often show up on our faces, and I’ve been there. But here’s the good news: skincare doesn’t have to beContinue reading "Budget-Friendly Skincare Routine for Educators: Simple Tips to Keep Your Glow"
MISS DAIRO'S SPACE 