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Handwriting activity: Far-point copying

Writing Time

The majority of handwriting practice involves near-point copying, but as students move into upper primary it’s important to also incorporate far-point copying exercises.
Check out our favourite educational English Stars videos

English Stars

Videos are an engaging way to introduce, consolidate or revise a concept, and English Stars includes hundreds of them.
What do teachers love about English Stars?

English Stars

All teachers know effective English lessons demand lots of planning, sourcing of quality resources and catering for the individual needs of students – on top of the actual teaching itself.
Teacher Spotlight: Brooke Cuthbertson's push for inclusive education for First Nations peoples

Firefly Education’s ‘Teacher Spotlight’ shares insights from a variety of education influencers who inspire fellow teachers with their unique classroom knowledge and helpful resources.
English Stars text spotlight

English Stars

At Firefly, we believe in fostering a love of reading in all students, which is why English Stars is packed with rich, varied and engaging texts.
Exploring maths outside the classroom – how parents can help

Maths Trek

Most of us can remember those magic maths moments from our childhood. Learning about measurement in the classroom and seeing it come to life when baking with our grandparents. Or learning about angles and watching our parents parallel park with…
Did you know Think Mentals strategy videos include pause prompts?

Think Mentals

In Think Mentals Digital there are engaging videos that demonstrate effective mental computation strategies. When you and your students are watching the strategy videos, take advantage of the pause icon that appears in the corner of the screen at key…
Check out our Focus Sound Searches

Sound Waves Literacy

If your students like Where’s Wally? then our Sound Waves Focus Sound Searches are sure to be a hit in your classroom.
Teacher Spotlight – Top Tips from Tramain Maybanks (@themurriteacher)

Teacher Spotlight is a new series by Firefly Education that will share insights from a variety of education influencers who inspire fellow teachers with their unique classroom knowledge and helpful resources.