Picture the scene: It’s Friday Period 5. You have your Year 10 class which is known throughout the school as having some ‘characters’. They’re the group who, despite your numerous warnings of ‘your GCSE is less than a year away!’, still roll in late, tired, whining that they need water and the last hour of your week is spent less as a teacher and more of a reverse bouncer, just trying to keep your little darlings in.
So then, how are you supposed to enthuse, inspire, motivate and engage? I’ve found these approaches and activities help alleviate the Friday Fear and keep your classes going all year round.
