Sophie
@merrillteaches
AHT | art | SLE | NPQSL | curriculum | teaching and learning | lover of yellow, trees and breathing in the calm | perpetual overthinker I reader
World War One working wall is coming along #primaryrocks #whatItaughttoday

How are you summer hols going Soph? Me: well today I wrote a geography medium term plan on how canals were important in the development and prosperity of Ancoats…so…..
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Did I need these? No, no I didn’t. But I bought them away because, well, you can see them! 😍

Hey, @grok , who was the most famous person to visit my profile? It doesn't need to be a mutual, don't tag them, just say who it was please.
The boys last day of primary school tomorrow. Don’t know who is going to be more emotional, me or him
Holiday mode is now switched on!! What a year it’s been, but I am here, standing and stronger than ever

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Are the resources we offer our pupils beautiful? I don’t think we ask this question enough! When implementing the curriculum, I believe that the materials offered to our pupils should be beautiful. Not just aesthetically, but also that they are absolutely fit for purpose.
A year ago I took a leap. I was interviewed to be an assistant head at another school in the trust, so working across two schools. I’m now permanently at my new school and will be deputy in September. And so much more has happened in between but I am still standing
I hate how I still doubt myself. Still have that little voice that adds a sense of doubt even though I know I am right
Bought a leopard print jumpsuit. It’s a whole lot of leopard print. Not sure I can pull it off!!
Can anyone recommend/ suggest/ know of any book fair companies other than the obvious? Love that they give us money for more books but I am a bit sick of the regular celebrity ‘authors’ and lack of quality, diversity and inclusion. Thanks #primaryrocks
Went on a trip to the @Manbuddcentre today. What an amazing place!


On some days, there just isn’t enough stress relief bubble bath to relieve the stress 😂
11yo: I played golf today Mummy Me: oh really? 11yo: yes! It’s the only sport I actually like! Me: really? Why? 11yo: yes! I barely have to do anything. Thwack! And the ball is gone! Me: 😳😳😳😶😶😶😶
Reflection on today: knowing what to get right is one thing. But often the how is a whole other matter. And often that is a bigger and more improtant question as it’s the can mean success or failure. #primaryrocks
I have just spent £36 on mr men stickers! They are sparkly and scented but still…£36!! Teacher problems 😂
Looking forward to starting coaching with staff next week using @Steplab_co and coaching models from @MelMcCoaching and @SFL2326 #primaryrocks