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Teaching methods, hands-on materials, German language, mathematics and activities for primary school educators (grades 1–4).

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Teaching Methods 12

German Language 4

Materials & Books 2

Digital Education 1

Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods Reading and Writing Through Movement 12 min How physical movement supports literacy development in primary school — from letter formation to reading fluency.

Teaching Methods Learning Through Games 7 min How well-designed games build skills, motivation, and social connection in primary school — and which game formats work best.

Teaching Methods Letters to Love 6 min Creative ways to make German letters — including Umlauts — tangible and memorable for primary school children.

Teaching Methods Sustainable Learning 6 min How primary school teachers can create learning environments and habits that last — beyond the next test.

Teaching Methods Order in the Classroom 5 min How clear structures, routines, and a well-organised physical space support learning and wellbeing in primary school.

Teaching Methods The Power of Emotions in Learning 7 min How emotional engagement deepens learning in primary school — and how teachers can create emotionally safe, motivating classrooms.

Teaching Methods Authentic Materials in the Classroom 6 min Why real-world materials like menus, timetables, and packaging make primary school lessons more meaningful and engaging.

Teaching Methods Commas in German: The Stops Along the Way 5 min How to teach German comma rules to primary school children using the metaphor of bus stops and pauses in speech.

Teaching Methods Starting School Without Words 6 min How wordless picture books and non-verbal activities support newly enrolled children in settling into primary school.

Teaching Methods What Are Parts of Speech? 5 min An introduction to German parts of speech for primary school: nouns, verbs, and adjectives explained clearly with practical examples.

Teaching Methods Why a Fan? 5 min How a simple folded card fan becomes a powerful tool for interactive response and formative assessment in primary school.

Teaching Methods Watch Out — Parts of Speech on the Move! 5 min A lively movement game that helps primary school children discover German nouns, verbs, and adjectives through active play.

Activities

Activities Between the Lines 5 min Adrienne Siepert's second book — a guide to creative writing as practice, attitude, and craft. Available on Amazon.

Activities Shadow Memory Game 5 min A creative memory card game using silhouettes to build vocabulary, observation skills, and concentration in primary school.

Activities Our Learning Workbooks 5 min How personalised learning workbooks support independent practice and self-directed learning in primary school.

Activities Feedback We Love 4 min How positive and specific feedback from students, parents, and colleagues motivates teachers and improves primary school learning.

German Language

German Language Parts of Speech You Can Touch 6 min The Word Class Library: a compact ring-card system helping German primary school children understand nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more.

German Language One Scene, One Prompt 5 min How a single image or short scene can spark rich creative writing in German primary school classrooms.

Teaching Methods Small Window, Big Impact 6 min How even a five-minute daily routine can create lasting learning habits in primary school — the power of consistent small moments.

German Language Hands-On Grammar 7 min Making German grammar tangible: practical methods for teaching sentence structure and word classes in primary school.

Mathematics

Mathematics The 99 Grid 6 min How the 99-number grid helps primary school children explore patterns, arithmetic, and mathematical thinking.

Materials & Books

Materials Write When You Can 5 min Adrienne Siepert's first book — a guide to starting and sustaining a writing practice, available on Amazon.

Materials Kreativwerkstatt Sydals 6 min A creative workshop week on the Danish island of Sydals — an inspiring learning experience outside the regular classroom.

Teaching

Teaching Social Skills and Teamwork 6 min How to build collaboration, empathy, and conflict resolution skills in primary school through structured group work and community activities.

Digital Education

Digital Education The Creative Break Is Over 5 min Returning to the classroom with renewed energy: how to re-engage children after breaks, holidays, and transitions.

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