Hidden-in-Plain-Sight Features Teachers Often Miss
A couple of weeks ago, I had one of those delightful moments where a group of teachers suddenly realised, for the very first time, that my units include grading guides to make reporting and marking so much easier. Their reactions were priceless… and it got me thinking.
If some teachers didn’t know about the grading guides, maybe others don’t realise that all my units now come with matching PowerPoint presentations - and yes, they’re fully editable.
Truthfully, PowerPoints weren’t something I originally created. They’re not how I teach. But over time, I realised just how many of you love having a slide deck that walks you (and your students) through each lesson step-by-step. And honestly? They’ve become one of the most-loved features.
These PowerPoints don’t just help you remember the flow of the lesson - they also:
- Display worksheets and answer keys at exactly the right moment
- Keep your students focused and on track
- Make the whole lesson smoother and easier to manage
- Make it easier to leave quality lessons for relief teachers
And because they’re fully editable, you can customise them to suit your teaching style:
- Add your own slides
- Change the wording
- Swap backgrounds
- Use your favourite fonts
In other words, you can make them completely your own.
Already Own a Unit? You Might Have New Goodies Waiting for You
If you purchased a unit a few years ago and it didn’t include a PowerPoint or other updates at the time, you can re-download the latest version for free. Just use your original purchase email or log into your account.
So take a moment to check your library - you might be sitting on features you didn’t even know you had. And I’d love for you to get the absolute most out of every unit you’ve invested in.