Public speaking is a valuable skill to have. In order for our great ideas to make an impact, we must know how to effectively communicate them to others first.
Many students feel nervous when it comes to public speaking, but fear not! We have just the right guide to help you feel more confident the next time you get to speak.
Practice the 5 tips below and you will be a pro at public speaking in no time!
You and your classmates likely come from many different heritages, which is why it is so important to learn how to respect our unique upbringings!
Sharing your different cultural experiences with your peers can be a great way for everyone to expand the way they see the world. Practicing how to appreciate the world through the perspective of others is a strength that allows us to work together better.
What better way to learn about your peers than to try the traditional foods from their cultures?
Use the guide below to get started on planning your own cultural lunch to celebrate your diversity!
Planning a school trip to your local retirement village can be an excellent way to grow more connections within your community!
Having the chance to spend time with elders in your community can be a wonderful learning opportunity for both you and the retirement village residents. They have wisdom to share with you, but would also love to learn from you and hear about your experiences as a young person too.
Follow the 6 steps below to start organising your visit today!
Instilling a sense of respect for all forms of life is important in order to get children to connect with our planet’s natural wonders.
This resource will allow students to gain a better understanding of a plant’s anatomy and how it functions. In doing so, we hope that children will gain a deeper appreciation of the importance of plants and how they contribute to our planet.
Use the hand out below with your students as a fill-in-the-blank activity in order to foster a deeper understanding of how plants work.
Become a hero by organising a book drive in your school to help children across the world!
If you and other students in your community are fortunate enough to have extra books, you can make a huge difference by collecting them to send to children who might benefit from having them more. Education is one of the greatest gifts you can give, and together you and your peers have the power to share it with many students across the world!
By working together with your classmates, you will not only help other students across the globe, but you will also help to bring your own community closer.
Follow the 5 steps below to start planning your own book drive today!
Knowing how to effectively use figurative language is an excellent way to improve your writing skills.
The lesson below outlines the different types of figurative language, as well as examples to help your children learn when and how to use each type in their writing.
By teaching your children how to use figurative language, they are one step closer to knowing how to write a book to change the world!
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Sylvia Arotin is the founder of Guide & Grow, an educational platform designed to enhance the development of children from 0-7 years. She is also a keynote speaker, Montessori School Director and Montessori guide with extensive experience in the field of child development and Montessori education. During this engaging workshop with Montessori educationalist,
Sylvia Arotin and I will discuss the importance of the early years as a foundation for the future success of your children, whilst exploring the role of adults, communication, and the development of soft skills for the 21st century. If you are a parent or a teacher in the early years then this webinar is the perfect opportunity to learn about the value of early years intervention.
We will also be taking questions from audience members regarding childhood development in the early years.
This is one not to be missed!!!
You’re invited to the ‘World Children’s Day Upschool Conference’, where Upschool will showcase some of the most innovative schools around the globe who are using education as a catalyst for change.
With school students embarking on projects that pave the way for a more peaceful and sustainable world, the Upschool Children’s Conference allows children to have a voice and talk about community activities that have inspired change.
With presentations prepared and delivered by children, this event should help inspire others to think about what they are capable of when purpose and intention are at the forefront of our learning framework. Bring your whole school community along as we see what is possible when we dream big!
With special guest Shaista Khan – Director of Education, United Nations Association of Australia NSW (UNAA NSW) – this is an event not to be missed!
Please come along and bring your school for a day of inspiration.
If you are presenting, please remember to invite your school community. We look forward to showcasing these inspirational stories as we hear from several schools from around the world.
Title: 170 School Actions That Allow You to Integrate the SDGs in Your Classroom
Age Group: (6-9), (9-12), (12-15), (15+)
Subject / Topic: English (writing, reading, speaking and listening and comprehension), Global Citizenship, Science, History, Geography
Related Upschool Courses: Be the Change!
Description: This unique and one-of-a-kind resource gives students ideas on how to ‘Be the Change.’ It provides students with 170 ways in which they can contribute to meeting all 17 SDGs. The ideas are within the boundaries of your curriculum and enable teachers to integrate real-world learning into their classrooms with minimum effort. Students are required to read the actions on one or more of the SDGs and discuss each of them before deciding on which SDG they are going to tackle.
This comprehensive resource will involve the students gathering information about these activities and actions, to develop a better understanding of what it means to make change within the SDGs. This resource is designed to be edited and added to if desired.
Real-World Application – Once the children have decided on which SDG they wish to tackle, they will gather with like-minded individuals within your community and drive change by following the actions on their specific card. If this resource is used as a whole school, it can drive your community to think differently about the way that they live and therefore make the world a better and more sustainable place for everyone. Real-world learning never looked so real!
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Title: Getting to know each other
Age Group: (3-6), (6-9), (9-12), (12-15), (15+)
Subject / Topic: English, (reading, speaking and listening)
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Related Upschool Courses: Be the Change!
Description: This activity is designed to break down the barriers to communication and build confidence among the students. Share one sheet within a group. Students cut each tile out and turn over the tiles one at a time. Once a tile is turned, the children will ask the questions at random around to see if they can better understand the people within their group. This will help build a sense of camaraderie and team spirit, which will help them to achieve their goals.
Real-World Application – Once your children have used the game to better understand their peers. They are requested to make a new version of their own. Ask the children to create their very own game using different questions and then use it to bring another cohort of children together and show them how to understand each other much better. The children can use this as an example, but must make their very own version with a unique design and questions to match!
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