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Things to Remember… After a Spill

Posted by: mftwins on: October 26, 2008

 
 
o   Identify and move away any important documents or electronic gadgets that might get damaged by the liquid.
o   Find the closet source to clean the spill; tissue, cloth, towel, etc.
o   Prevent the spill from affecting other surfaces. If the spill was on a table, make sure the liquid doesn’t drip off to the chair/s [...]

Bulletin Board Ideas

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 13, 2008

Eyes on You!
A big hello from Mariam and Fatima!
 
Teachers all around the world would agree that bulletin boards are a reflection of a teacher’s work in class… of the effort she/he puts in experiences the learning taking place in students. They are also a means of acknowledging the work and achievements of children in school.
No [...]

Tips, Tricks for Class Management

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 12, 2008

A big hello from Mariam and Fatima!
If you have visited The Friday Class blog recently, you might have noticed a new page titled ‘Class Management’. 
Here you can find useful ideas of getting your control right in class. Being teachers we have experienced that learning takes place only in a well managed class, personalities develop [...]

Things to Remember… When Doing Homework

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 12, 2008

§  Only keep those things on the table which you will use; a geometry box or a calculator might create distraction if not needed.
§  Don’t think about all your homework at once – battle it one by one, you will be a winner.
§  The longer you sit at your table the more you loose interest [...]

Things to Remember… At School

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 12, 2008

v  School days are the best part of life. Work to have all happy memories and not bad ones.
v  Take responsibility of your things. You should know where all your things are.
v  Follow the school rules and of course the class rules too.
v  Help the younger students by opening the door for them, allowing them [...]

Things to Remember… When Packing Your School Bag

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 8, 2008

v  Check if you have put all the books that you require for the next day.
v  Recall the day to remind yourself of something that you might have to take.
v  Check your pencil case for all the necessary stationery that you would need.
v  Do not put any toy or objectionable cool-stuff.
v  Remember to put your [...]

Things to Remember… In the Classroom

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 6, 2008

§  Work quickly and quietly.
§  Keep your workplace neat.
§  Do not annoy your teacher purposely.
§  Offer help to your teacher when she is decorating the classroom or putting up a bulletin board.
§  Throw rubbish inside the bin – not around it.
§  Remember to take your homework books.
§  Helping your friends does not mean giving them [...]

Things to Remember… Before Going to Bed

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 3, 2008

o   Brush your teeth.
o   Clear your bed from clutter.
o   Think about the day that has just ended.
o   List few things that you plan to do the next day.
o   Say ‘goodnight’ to your parents/family.
o   Thank God for all his blessings.
o   Read an article or a book of your interest.
o   Write your day’s diary.
o   Set an alarm [...]

Introduction

Posted by: thefridayclass on: August 3, 2008

The Friday Class was a result of many isolated moments we spent as teachers… in school, at home, in malls, parks, waiting lobbies and at the Dubai Creek.
 
As teachers we always feel there is very less time, in class, to tell the children about the many little things they need to remember in order to [...]