Victoria EM
@uks2teacher.bsky.social
🍎 Year 5 teacher
👩🏼🏫 Reading, Writing and Spellings Lead 🤓
📚 NPQLL
🤍 Reading for Pleasure
🍃 Happiest outside
🏫 New to the exciting world of private education!
👩🏼🏫 Reading, Writing and Spellings Lead 🤓
📚 NPQLL
🤍 Reading for Pleasure
🍃 Happiest outside
🏫 New to the exciting world of private education!
We 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?? 😅
February 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We 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?? 😅
Celebrating the end of January with a rocky road Christmas pudding! ❤️🤍
January 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Celebrating the end of January with a rocky road Christmas pudding! ❤️🤍
Does 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!
January 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Does 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!
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Etymology 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.
November 28, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Etymology 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.
Does anywhere in the UK host a primary level spelling bee?! 🐝 Nothing too scary or serious!
November 28, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Does anywhere in the UK host a primary level spelling bee?! 🐝 Nothing too scary or serious!
Can you see the end of KS2 data for spelling for 23/24 or do they only publish the data combined with grammar? ✍🏼
November 28, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Can you see the end of KS2 data for spelling for 23/24 or do they only publish the data combined with grammar? ✍🏼
I 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! 📚
November 27, 2024 at 9:12 PM
I 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! 📚
I 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 🥹
November 12, 2024 at 5:14 PM
I 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 🥹
Reposted by Victoria EM
Serious 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
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
September 1, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Serious 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
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
Rewatching Gilmore Girls is my annual, back to school tradition 🧸🍂🤎
September 1, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Rewatching Gilmore Girls is my annual, back to school tradition 🧸🍂🤎
Reposted by Victoria EM
When 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
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
August 31, 2024 at 11:09 AM
When 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
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
Reposted by Victoria EM
Have 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
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
August 31, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Have 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
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
Second INSET done ✅
Ready for Monday now! A new term in a new academic year in a new year… in a new sector 🤓🍎
Ready for Monday now! A new term in a new academic year in a new year… in a new sector 🤓🍎
August 30, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Second INSET done ✅
Ready for Monday now! A new term in a new academic year in a new year… in a new sector 🤓🍎
Ready for Monday now! A new term in a new academic year in a new year… in a new sector 🤓🍎
A helpful reminder, every year 🤍
August 28, 2024 at 8:30 AM
A helpful reminder, every year 🤍
Reposted by Victoria EM
Have 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...
english.stackexchange.com/questions/56...
August 26, 2024 at 3:24 PM
Have 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...
english.stackexchange.com/questions/56...
Turns out the best way to have an argument-free family holiday is to spend time outdoors. Without the family 🤪
August 26, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Turns out the best way to have an argument-free family holiday is to spend time outdoors. Without the family 🤪
My 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 📚
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 📚
August 26, 2024 at 8:25 AM
My 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 📚
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 📚
We went to a small French village party this afternoon and ended up racing around the fields in military vehicles 🤩 🇫🇷
August 25, 2024 at 7:35 PM
We went to a small French village party this afternoon and ended up racing around the fields in military vehicles 🤩 🇫🇷
Reposted by Victoria EM
I 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...
Using 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 ...
smithsmm.wordpress.com
August 23, 2024 at 9:07 AM
I 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...
Today’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…)
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…)
August 22, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Today’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…)
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…)
My 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.com/document/d/1...
25 ways to create a non-reading school.docx
docs.google.com
August 22, 2024 at 1:26 PM
My 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.com/document/d/1...
Second book I’ve finished this holiday and I loved it 🥹
The loveliest, feel-good farm story. 4/5 ⭐️
The loveliest, feel-good farm story. 4/5 ⭐️
August 22, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Second book I’ve finished this holiday and I loved it 🥹
The loveliest, feel-good farm story. 4/5 ⭐️
The loveliest, feel-good farm story. 4/5 ⭐️
I 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 ⭐️
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 ⭐️
August 22, 2024 at 10:45 AM
I 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 ⭐️
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 ⭐️
Just 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 😅
August 18, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Just 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 😅