Reposted by Stephen TGail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 24/09/2026A tumbleweed is rolling through my online shop today. I create colourful prints, cards, homewares and T-shirts inspired by architecture, music and mid-century design. Please have a look at my shop and repost to help spread the word. Thanks! gailmyerscough.co.uk 571105
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The sense of impending doom will take a while to subside, I think. 140
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Well, we made it. Well done everyone.static.klipy.comMinions Cheer and CelebrateALT: Minions Cheer and Celebrate 010
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 10/05/2026🗳️ ConstituencyClick 290/650 — PPS 🟨🟥🟨🟥🟥🟥🟩🟥🟩🟩 play.jmoxley.co.uk Ah no. This might become a new obsession...play.jmoxley.co.uk 010
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 21/02/2026No, honestly, I *wanted* to be awake at 5:30 on the first Saturday of the half term... 010
Reposted by Stephen THolding the Line @sparkes66.bsky.social · 14/02/2026We have to understand the link between the SEND Review and the curriculum review. A developmentally appropriate Primary curriculum built from EYFS up is essential to help us meet needs - we can’t be all things to all people - but doing curriculum properly now will support inclusion. 3133
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 13/02/2026I love the commentary at the Winter Olympics... One of the commentators at the snowboarding has just said, "Watching that trick if you're a judge is akin to watching The Shining when you're home alone." What does that even mean?! 180
Reposted by Stephen TAdam Boxer @adamboxereducation.bsky.social · 30/11/2025NEW POST On questioning, respect, and hearing the voice of every child. Link in reply, please share if you can! 🙏🙏 open.substack.com/pub/carousel...open.substack.comEvery student, every lessonWhen we allow the loudest voices to dominate classroom conversation, we neglect to show respect and dignity to all our students, forgetting that every voice needs to be heard. 52312
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 30/11/2025I'd be really interested to hear people's thoughts on this: 121
Reposted by Stephen TZoe Enser @greeborunner.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Question: If learning isn't about transferring things (words, experiences etc)into long term memory, what is it? 751
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Rookie error: today I wrote 2/7 x 3 as an example in maths. Oh, the hilarity. 020
Reposted by Stephen TMark Watson @watsoncomedian.bsky.social · 18/11/2025I've mentioned this quietly, but - since the summer my hobby has been making this ambitious murder mystery podcast. A story. Narrated by me, with a mouthwatering cast. Partly interactive. Trailer is coming tomorrow but if you like the sound of this, please follow @murderbastard.bsky.social. 13250121
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Will we look back at this in a few decades and think, "Ah, THAT'S when we started to be enslaved by the robots that we'd built?" 010
Reposted by Stephen TPam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Recently, BlueSky seems to be getting far too much like Xitter; people posting confused, angry replies without properly reading a post, and/or a linked-to article. Please everyone, let’s try not to do this - or we will just end up with yet another social media hellscape. 3176
Reposted by Stephen TSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 01/11/2025I'm running a webinar on adaptive teaching next Wednesday. Lots of practical advice about inclusive approaches to teaching. Pay what you can to attend. Very grateful for shares. Thank you! #EduSky www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...eventbrite.co.ukThe Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue CowleySue Cowley shares ideas about adaptive teaching and offers a range of practical strategies for creating an inclusive classroom 01114
Reposted by Stephen TStephanie Burgis @stephanieburgis.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Literal perfection. ;) www.youtube.com/shorts/8-lgJ...youtube.comWe Have AI NowYouTube video by Eleanor Morton 4435206
Reposted by Stephen TAdele Bates @adelebatesz.bsky.social · 30/10/2025#Insultoftheweek Discussing a member of staff who is leaving at the end of term – Me: “How do you feel about that?” Pupil: “Annoyed.” Me: “Oh dear, why’s that?” Pupil: “Because it’s not you.” Got an #Insultoftheweek? Share below 011
Reposted by Stephen TGail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 02/09/2025If I’m being honest, I’m feeling pretty crap about my small business. It’s so bloody difficult at the moment with rising costs, US tariffs, Brexit nonsense and the threat of AI. Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word gailmyerscough.co.uk 37387419
Reposted by Stephen TStuart Rowntree @primarythink.bsky.social · 26/08/20253) So maybe the question is: how do we balance structure with trust? Enough scaffolding that no one drowns, but enough freedom to feel like a teacher, not an actor reading a script. That, to me, is the heart of supporting ECTs. Thoughts? 011
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 16/08/2025Nothing is more relaxing than sitting around a firepit on a summer's night. 010
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 07/08/2025We visited the Eden Project today and the rainforest biome was mind-blowing. So glad we took the detour into Cornwall for it! 040
Reposted by Stephen TChristopher Such @suchmo83.bsky.social · 07/08/2025It's the summer holidays, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away. Simply **repost** this post for your chance to win. I will pick a winner on Sunday 17th August. Good luck! 12435
Reposted by Stephen TGail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 28/06/2025Hello! It doesn’t cost anything to repost but it helps me spread the word about my small business. My online shop is full of bold & colourful prints, homewares, accessories and stationery. I’m also available for freelance design work and art licensing. gailmyerscough.co.uk 4196272
Reposted by Stephen TJenny M @abbyaug.bsky.social · 22/05/2025Important enough for a second repost. It was so short sighted to get rid of them. 13821
Reposted by Stephen THeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 09/03/2025School culture is not created by a laminated vision statement, a slogan or even policies, but it is created by what everyone does everyday. 0192
Reposted by Stephen TMary J @primaryteachermary.bsky.social · 21/02/2025We are learning about countries all over the world. Please print this elephant drawing and take a photo of it where you live telling us where you are- we will explore on Google earth and add it to our display. #WhereIsEllie Bluesky please do your thing. @bsky.app #EduSky #EduskyPrimary 499
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 21/02/2025"Poor attendance is rarely the problem… it’s the symptom." Lots of food for thought here. 073
Reposted by Stephen TSue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 10/01/2025I'm doing a free giveaway to celebrate the publication of my latest book! Like and repost to enter (UK only). Winner announced on Sunday. See the link below to find out more about the book. #freebie #giveaway 13224185
Reposted by Stephen TMatt Bruce @mattjbruce.bsky.social · 01/01/2025The sky just exploded with colour above our Shetland house. One of the best displays I've seen. Many colours visible to the naked eye and it was dancing and flowing and changing constantly. Breathtaking! #AuroraBorealis #NorthLights #MirrieDancers #Shetland 20411332889
Reposted by Stephen TSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 31/12/2024Word of the Day is one I keep posting at the end of the year, hoping its time will come. ‘Respair’, from the 16th century, is fresh hope, and a recovery from despair. Here’s to a few drops of respair in 2025. 20299462655
Reposted by Stephen TNatalie Mohammed @natmoh.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Got roasted by my 7-year-old: Kid: What's it called when you add an s to something? Me: Plural Kid: *stares blankly* Kid: That's not right Me: Yes, it is. Kid: No, that's not the word Me: *sighs* I'm an English teacher Kid: Well my teachers teach ALL the subjects #education #primaryvssecondary 1233
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 27/12/2024media.tenor.coma pink number 9 with a yellow ball in the middleALT: a pink number 9 with a yellow ball in the middle 020
Reposted by Stephen TJulian Girdham @sccenglish.bsky.social · 24/12/2024It’s time for the annual posting of this Private Eye cartoon by Dave. Festive greetings to all English teachers. 013848
Reposted by Stephen TScott McFarnell @scottmcf.bsky.social · 22/12/2024“The adjective for metal is metallic, but not so for iron, which is ironic.” 051
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 21/12/2024I've been ignoring emails from ATG Tickets for months, telling me I have credit to use. Thought it was a scam. Turns out I'd forgotten about a cancelled show during Covid and the money has been sitting there for 4 years 🤦♂️ 010
Reposted by Stephen TSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Word of the day is ‘suspiring’, from the 16th century: a deep sigh. (Covers exhaustion, relief, sadness, collapses onto the sofa, or whatever fits the bill). 872885387
Reposted by Stephen TClaire Harley @claireharley.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Should teaching be a research informed profession? 🧵 I think about this question a lot. So much so that I am undertaking a doctorate to better understand what the issues are and where we go next. 7415
Reposted by Stephen TBrian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Today’s poem celebrates Fibonacci Day. It’s called ‘Word Crunching’. 351292325
Reposted by Stephen TShane Leaning @shaneleaning.com · 19/11/2024"Teachers are amazing at making bad ideas work" - @pkainsworth.bsky.social What does this mean for how we implement new ideas in our schools? Would love your thoughts. Full conversation here: www.shaneleaning.com/podcast/82 064
Reposted by Stephen TAdam Robbins @mrarobbins.bsky.social · 20/08/2024New blog: On rewards and praise. How do we create a system that builds the behaviours we want in our students? Was supposed to be short, but instead I hope it's comprehensive and useful. #EduSky #UKed #education #cogscisci adam-robbins.com/2024/08/20/p...adam-robbins.comPraise and rewards: How to get it right in schoolsPraise is used in schools in a multitude of ways. The psychology of praise is fascinating and confounding. Often things we praise students for are poorly thought out and can have unintended consequenc... 163218
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 01/11/2024Clay Bank to Kildale along the Cleveland Way today. Head cleared ready for Autumn 2! 050
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 22/09/2024A very interesting read, here. We are really focussing on improving children's recall this year and I'm determined not to invent some sort of sticking plaster that gives the illusion of improved memory. This has really got me thinking about what retrieval practice shouldn't look like. 041
Reposted by Stephen TDan Lyndon-Cohen @danlyndon.bsky.social · 09/09/2024Find out about the hugely exciting roster of events for #historyteachers in 2024/25 from the Schools History Project (@1972shp.bsky.social) in my Director's Blog which you can read on our website here: www.schoolshistoryproject.co.uk/directors-bl....schoolshistoryproject.co.ukDirector's Blog September 2024 - Schools History ProjectIt’s hard to believe that it was only a year ago that I sat down to write my first Director’s blog. Last year was so exhilarating that it feels like we packed in a lifetime’s worth of fun in those 12 ... 92722
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 03/09/2024I've had a truly wonderful day, but it's a hard way to make a living isn't it 😂 020
Stephen T @mrtprimary.bsky.social · 29/08/2024Love this. I think that sometimes when we need to have difficult conversations with parents we forget that we are talking about someone that they love more than anything in the world. Starting the relationship from a place of positivity helps no end. 020
Reposted by Stephen TJon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 22/08/2024Have 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... 2411761
Reposted by Stephen TAlex Quigley @alexjquigley.bsky.social · 18/08/2024It appears target grades are a topic of discussion right now. Time to reshare the seminal insight from @fftedudatalab.bsky.social “More children get to the ‘right’ place in the ‘wrong’ way, than get to the ‘right’ place in the ‘right’ way!” ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/wp-content/u... 53510