Teachers workload is too much. One contributing factor to this is that they tend to spend more time creating content and resources than actually teaching the children. Too much planning effects teacher wellbeing. We always strive to make sure our lessons are as engaging as possible but finding the happy medium between engaging resource lessons and a work life balance can be challenging.
Flexible resources can be used in a variety of creative ways across subjects and the curriculum. By creating a bank of flexible resources overtime, you build a toolbox of engaging activities that can be used in all areas of the curriculum - saving you both time and printing credits! So here are my top five flexible resources that all teachers should have in their resource toolbox. Buzzers!
Whiteboard Paint or Rolls
Magnetic Spin Wheels
Spinners!
Large Blank Dice
And so...
By building a bank of flexible resources and activities, you save yourself time in the long run. Not only will it save you planning time, but the children will be familiar with activities and so you spend far less time explaining activities and giving instructions.
Eventually, you will get to the point where thinking of activities from what you already have becomes second nature. Remember, this does not have to be physical resources either, it could be paper based activities too. Here are a few free downloadable resources to get you started! Remember the motto - Minimum Effort, Maximum Impact!
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Your Turn...
Comment below and share your flexible resources that you can't live without!
3 Comments
Kaylah Handley
12/10/2020 03:08:52 am
I feel like the five resources share we’re definitely useful! You never know how much you will need those items. I think students learn better when they can have fun with the items presented in their classes. It gives the students something they to look forward to everyday.
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Meagan
27/2/2023 11:42:33 pm
Thanks for the great tools! I wish they were all in stock on Amazon, but sadly the ones I really want are out right now. I love the magnetic spin wheel, and I know I could utilize it in many different content areas.
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