Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 11/02/2025We are looking at completely changing our marking and feedback policy. We have decided on the positive elements already but looking for advice on marking errors? How? When? Why?? 😅 010
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 31/01/2025Celebrating the end of January with a rocky road Christmas pudding! ❤️🤍 040
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 15/01/2025Does anybody know how to get back the counter on the #Goodreads?! I need to know how far behind I am with my reading challenge throughout the year. I only work well under pressure! 010
Reposted by Victoria EMSusie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Etymology of the day: before a tapering piece of hanging ice was called an ‘icicle’ it was an ‘ickle’. In the Middle Ages people decided to add ‘ice’ for extra oomph and (tautologically) called it an ‘ice ickle’, until the two words eventually blended together. 1475897774
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Does anywhere in the UK host a primary level spelling bee?! 🐝 Nothing too scary or serious! 211
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Can you see the end of KS2 data for spelling for 23/24 or do they only publish the data combined with grammar? ✍🏼 100
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 27/11/2024I started at a new school in September. This week, I started in my new role leading reading, writing and spelling! We still have a whole school English Lead and I’m so excited to support her and get back to leading what I love! 📚 030
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 12/11/2024I have gained over 100 followers in two days even though I haven’t posted for a very long time?! So here is my reason why! I have moved school AND home recently and my main priority has been making all my books happy in their own new homes 🥹 080
Reposted by Victoria EMTeacher’s Manual @unofficialoa.bsky.social · 01/09/2024Serious post: Look after yourself this year. Doing ‘what’s best for the kids’ does not (and *must* not) necessitate the compromise of your health - mental and physical. It just isn’t worth it. *You* matter. Assert your boundaries unabashedly. You got this! #edusky 24810
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 01/09/2024Rewatching Gilmore Girls is my annual, back to school tradition 🧸🍂🤎 350
Reposted by Victoria EMworldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · 31/08/2024When was the last time you read a children's book? What was the last book you read that was from another country? Well, September is the perfect time to try both together! Join us for #WorldKidLitMonth: pick a country and travel there by book Resources and ideas here worldkidlit.org 64224
Reposted by Victoria EMEducation Support @edsupportuk.bsky.social · 31/08/2024Have a great weekend! Just a reminder - our free and confidential helpline is open every day, round the clock. We’re proud to provide in the moment emotional support to everyone working in the education sector. We're here if you need us. 📞: 08000 562 561 #EduSky #TeacherUKSky #UKEd 099
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 30/08/2024Second INSET done ✅ Ready for Monday now! A new term in a new academic year in a new year… in a new sector 🤓🍎 140
Reposted by Victoria EMSophie Bartlett @missiebee.bsky.social · 26/08/2024Have always wondered why ‘for’ is a coordinating conjunction when it basically means ‘because’, but ‘because’ is a subordinating conjunction. Anyway, found this explanation and I can’t believe I didn’t think of it before 🤯 grammar is mad english.stackexchange.com/questions/56... 8738
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 26/08/2024Turns out the best way to have an argument-free family holiday is to spend time outdoors. Without the family 🤪 070
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 26/08/2024My fourth read this week! 4/5 ⭐️ This was such a clever book and I think UKS2 would love it. I have quite a few books written by Ross Welford at home and I’m excited to try some more once I’m back 📚 040
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 25/08/2024The powers of a good book… 😅📖 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukItalian burglar caught after sitting down with bookThe would-be thief became distracted after picking up a book about Greek mythology on a bedside table. 170
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 25/08/2024We went to a small French village party this afternoon and ended up racing around the fields in military vehicles 🤩 🇫🇷 140
Reposted by Victoria EMSimon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 23/08/2024I know lots of people use “Rose Blanche” when they study World Wars but here is a blog of other picturebooks I would use, all are true stories, wonderfully told and illustrated. They are powerful and moving and about the small actions that make a difference. smithsmm.wordpress.com/2023/12/29/u...smithsmm.wordpress.comUsing picturebooks to broaden understanding…Books for studying World War 2.Just thought I’d put together a collection on picturebooks I would use if I were teaching World War II. In the past I’ve used a range of books to expand understanding about subjects. However the fact ... 115821
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 22/08/2024Today’s holiday read was recommended by my 8 year old niece (who has never read it) so I’m not sure giving my honest review would be very fair. However, I did enjoy this piece of advice at the end of the book 🥹 (Probably 4/5 ⭐️ if I were a 12 year old girl…) 010
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 22/08/2024My friend has just sent me this and thought it was worth sharing. I’d laugh more if it wasn’t true for so many schools! 📚 docs.google.com/document/d/1...docs.google.com25 ways to create a non-reading school.docx 252
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 22/08/2024Second book I’ve finished this holiday and I loved it 🥹 The loveliest, feel-good farm story. 4/5 ⭐️ 020
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 22/08/2024I recently finished The Good Neighbour. I know the book would have been much shorter but it was annoying me that she didn’t speak to the police. Interesting plot line though. 3/5 ⭐️ 000
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 18/08/2024Just about to board the ferry and we were stopped and searched by security. Really wish I’d chosen a different book to leave on the parcel shelf 😅 050
Reposted by Victoria EMSam @mardiroos.bsky.social · 16/08/2024Libraries are so crazy. I can just put a "hold" on something? I can basically just wave my hand and tell them to get me a book, and then they get it for me? This must be what being a king feels like. 291454216
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 17/08/2024📚 Looking for suggestions! I’m filling my Kindle before travelling. 📚 Not into fantasy but happy try anything else. Recent favourites have been: Black Cake, Magnolia Parks series, Where the Crawdads Sing, The Hunting Party… Also enjoy children’s books (Year 5/6) 🙂 531
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 17/08/2024Look at my friend’s homegrown dahlias! My modern day compliment to her is that I’ve set this image as my iPhone wallpaper 😇 6412
Reposted by Victoria EMBarbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 16/08/2024On oracy: if you want to get a wide-ranging set of views on what it is, what's at stake, what it looks like in the classroom, then the Oracy Education Commission podcasts are worth a listen! I did one of the early ones myself too! @realgeoffbarton.bsky.social oracyeducationcommission.co.uk/listen/oracyeducationcommission.co.ukListen – Oracy Commission 10147
Reposted by Victoria EMThe Teachers' Collection @teacherscollection.bsky.social · 16/08/2024Our top three books for Year 5: 1. What We See In The Stars - Earth and space 2. Jane Goodall - animal lifecycles (find out about the work of naturalists & animal behaviourists) 3. The Night Flower - plant lifecycles & pollination buff.ly/46SPnGs... 2133
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 15/08/2024My plan is follow anyone in education; anyone who writes books; anyone who reads books; anyone who knows what a book is… 251685
Victoria EM @uks2teacher.bsky.social · 15/08/2024This feels much friendlier than the other platform so I’ll say hello 😇 🩷 7 years teaching in KS2 🤍 Reading for Pleasure advocate 🩷 NPQLL 🤍 Previous UKS2 Lead and English leadership but starting a new school in September 2024 and looking forward to stepping back for a bit whilst I find my feet ☺️ 0310