emotional regulation

I’m so proud and happy for all the teachers and educators and staff who are on strike today across Queensland.

It’s their first strike since 2009, and it’s well and truly needed.

Teaching has become a physically and mentally impossible job in this state over the past 50 years, and they deserve everything they’re asking for! (Scroll down to see the needs they’re asking for from the Qld government.)

As a student teacher (called a preservice teacher in Queensland), I was so hopeful going into my first prac this year.

But although the students were DELIGHTFUL, and the school itself was excellent, and I was receiving positive feedback from my incredible supervising teacher, I’m starting to think I may never be a teacher in this state.

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Hi parents and teachers!

I’ve got 5 free planners from Twinkl to give away, to help you get your year sorted with your kids or students: https://www.twinkl.com.au/the-twinkl-planner/

If you’re interested, comment your email address and I’ll tell Twinkl to send you a planner. 😎

This post is not sponsored, I just ordered my planner and they gave me a link to send 5 free planners to others. I’ve really been enjoying using some of the Twinkl resources with my kiddo, and using some of them for prepping lesson plans for the younger grades.

One of my favourite resources is this communication slip for learners who are struggling with emotional regulation because they’re either understanding their own emotions, or communicating their emotions safely to others: