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84 Back to School Set Up for Nurturing Curiosity

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Episode Description

This is a replay of episode 40 – Should teachers be decorating their classrooms? Before you start stressing over classroom decor and spending your own hard earned cash, or worrying about what to do to start off your homeschooling journey, have a listen to top tips that will help you kick off the new year with confidence.

You don’t need more resources or more stuff, you need some simple things to help you get started and give your students the agency they need to feel like confident learners.

In this episode I ask whether it’s really necessary to decorate classrooms, and what are the alternatives?

Listen to previous episodes that focus on getting set up and organised for a new teaching year focusing most importantly on the strategies to get students engaged.

Episode 41 discusses making curiosity a priority.
Episode 12 explores enhancing outdoor learning environments.
Episode 39 covers overall classroom organisation. Practical advice includes using calming, natural colours, setting up functional learning areas, and incorporating manipulatives for hands-on learning.
Episode 57 Essential Planning Tips for Back to School

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