Mother’s Day can be such a special time in the classroom—but it can also feel tricky to navigate with diverse family dynamics, packed schedules, and the pressure to create something meaningful. Don’t stress! In this week’s episode, we are sharing their go-to Mother’s Day activities that are thoughtful, easy to prep, and adaptable for any special person in a child’s life.

From heartfelt writing tasks to creative art projects, these ideas put student voice and choice at the centre. You’ll walk away with 3 flexible gift ideas that celebrate appreciation and love—without the overwhelm.

Gift Ideas Shared in This Episode:

1. Love Jar Activity
   A jar (or bag!) filled with personalised messages from students to their chosen person. Encourages writing, gratitude, and creativity—and it’s always a tear-jerker for families.
   
   
   
2. Directed Drawings
   Use platforms like Art Hub for Kids to guide students through meaningful artwork they can personalise and gift. Add magnets, laminate, or frame for an extra-special touch!
   
   
   
3. Everlasting Flowers
   A 3D flower template that students can decorate and assemble. A beautiful keepsake that won’t wilt—and doubles as a quick, low-mess craft.

1. Bonus Idea:
   All About You freebie template—perfect for fast finishers or a simple but impactful gift.

Whether you’re a new teacher looking for ideas or a seasoned educator wanting to shake things up this year, this episode will help you plan an inclusive, feel-good Mother’s Day week with confidence and heart.

Rainbows ahead,

Alisha and Ashleigh

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mother’s Day Love Jar templates

Art for Kids Hub

Everlasting Flower Craft

All About You Freebie for Mother’s Day

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Let’s be real—division can feel like one of those topics students just don’t click with straight away. But it doesn’t have to be dry or difficult! In this episode, we are sharing fun, hands-on, and brain-boosting strategies to help your students understand and enjoy division.

From fact family fun to paper plate crafts, peer mentoring, and clever games, this episode is full of easy-to-implement ideas that build confidence and fluency. Plus, we chat about why it’s so important to teach division alongside multiplication—and how to make that inverse relationship stick.

Key ideas we talk about in the episode:

• Fun and effective ways to teach division through games and puzzles
• How to use multiplication knowledge to strengthen division skills
• Hands-on craft ideas like the self-correcting paper plate spinner
• Why fact families are essential—and how to make them engaging
• The power of peer mentoring and student collaboration

Quick tips for warm-ups and fast-finishers during division lessons
If you’ve ever searched for ways to boost engagement during your division unit, this episode is your go-to guide. Get ready to level up your maths block with creative, low-prep ideas that make learning (and teaching!) division a total win.

If you enjoyed this episode, we would love it if you shared it with a friend or left us a 5-star review!

Rainbows ahead,

Alisha and Ashleigh

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ready to print division games (including spinner games)

How to create the division paper plate craft

Division puzzles

Division FREEBIE

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In this episode, we explore the transformative power of connection in education. Joining us are two incredible educators, Erika Bare and Tiffany Burns, co-authors of Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students. Erika and Tiffany share their insights on how meaningful conversations can shift the focus from managing behaviour to building connections that foster student growth, improve classroom culture, and enhance academic outcomes.

Through this engaging discussion, you’ll hear about:

• The story behind Erika and Tiffany’s partnership and what inspired them to write Connecting Through Conversation.
• What "connected relationships" mean in education and why they are vital for effective learning.
• Why behaviour is a form of communication and how teachers can understand the message behind it.
• Practical strategies for integrating connection in education into your daily routine without feeling overwhelmed.
• How shifting from behaviour management to connection in education transforms both teaching and learning.

If you’re ready to take your classroom relationships to the next level, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt inspiration!

Rainbows ahead,

Alisha and Ashleigh

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Connecting Through Conversations Website and use the code CTCPODCAST50 to get a discount on their signature course.

Connect with the CTC Community on Facebook

Connect with the CTC Community on Instagram

Connect with the CTC Community on Twitter

Connect with CTC Community on YouTube

Connect with Tiffany Burns on Linkedin

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