8 tips for getting through report writing

Emma Waters

By Emma Waters
Community contribution / November 24, 2014

It's that time of year for all Australian teachers where the temperature is rising (so too the blood pressure!), assessments are being marked, the children are tiring by the minute and I really need to make a start on my....(gasp) REPORTS!

Here are some things you might like to try as you write your reports this year so that you do ...

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Emma is a primary school teacher of 14 years currently working in Byron Bay. She is a mother to daughter Mali, a yoga teacher (jalayoga.com.au), surfer and meditation student. Emma is passionate about healthy living and finding a work-life balance within the teaching profession (which is always a work in progress). She believes in the healing power of nature and the necessity of stillness every day for students and teachers alike. Emma started her blog centredteacher.com & facebook.com/centredteacher in 2014 to provide teachers with resources and tips for calm and clarity in and out of the classroom.

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