Karen WalstraFeb 7, 20133 min readGrade R Stimulating Indoor and Outdoor Playing EnvironmentsGrade R Stimulating Indoor and Outdoor Playing Environments. Playing is an essential part of growing up
Karen WalstraFeb 4, 20134 min readAn Inviting Learning Space - The ClassroomOrganizing and changing the classroom to suit what is being taught, in a fun and interesting manner, helps one feel comfortable and prepared
Karen WalstraFeb 4, 20133 min readUsing Interactive Response Technology in Everyday Classroom LessonsEncouraging all learners to be involved in every lesson is of importance to all teachers, using interactive response systems in the...
Karen WalstraJan 24, 20132 min readMaking Learners Aware of Community InvolvementWhat values are we teaching are children? At school we often speak about behaving well, respecting each other and being kind to each...
Karen WalstraJan 22, 20133 min readThe Technology We UseTechnology is constantly changing, and the children we teach, socialize and interact using technology in their everyday lives. Sometimes...
Karen WalstraJan 22, 20134 min readTeaching about Garden CreaturesMany years ago, at my first teaching job, our Head of Department had planted a wonderful garden in a small space on our small school...
Karen WalstraJan 21, 20131 min readCreativity in the ClassroomHow do you inspire your children to be creative when you teach? Our schools often restrict or hamper creativity among the children, we...
Karen WalstraJan 16, 20132 min readThe Example I Set As A teacherThis is my new blog and as a teacher I'd thought I'd begin by sharing an idea that I think is important to our profession. As teachers we...