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13 March 2010

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Welcome to the new look TeachersLounge - the friendliest and most comfortable staffroom online.

What's the hottest, newest, hippest( is that a word even??) style in town???

Flocabulary

What is it? Well to my understanding it is putting lessons to hiphop and rap

As educators and parents we all understand that music is a positive pathway to learning, after all kids can learn twenty songs but have difficulty remembering their 6 times tables! My problem is- i am musically challenged!- but after watching the video (to the right) and looking at Blake and Alex's website i am inspired!

Don't believe me then check it out for yourselves

www.flocabulary.com

AND as a trial- I am taking a year out from teaching to relieve- so I am going to put this method to the test! Also curious as to whether it will help with behavior and settling kids quicker-so keep an eye on my blog!!

I will tell all....

Regards,
Sharlene

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New Zealand School Holidays 2010

I always feel one of the most exciting things about getting your new teachers diary is adding the holidays! It is always nice to mentally prepare for those shorter weeks! So here they are...

2010 SCHOOL TERM AND SCHOOL HOLIDAY DATES

PRIMARY AND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS

T....

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This entry was created on 04/01/10