Boost Your Teaching in 2025, the Year of Growth

January 27, 2025
Boost Your Teaching in 2025, the Year of Growth
Dale Sidebottom

Ready to make learning more engaging for you? Play is one of the most powerful tools we have for learning at any stage of life. It offers a way for you to not only engage students but also refine your own skills.

This year, use play as your blueprint for growth. Read on to experiment with creative ideas, improve goal planning, develop new strategies to manage financial resources, and even shape both your personal and professional success. Let’s dive in!

Giveaway

Big goals can feel overwhelming, but breaking them into small, actionable steps makes all the difference. We’re giving away a Goal-Setting Planner to help you do just that.

Designed to keep you focused and productive, this planner is perfect to map out your ideas, track progress, and stay on top of your priorities.

Start your year with clarity and momentum!

Download it for FREE

Daily Mission Cards

Learning doesn’t always have to be a big project. In fact, the most meaningful progress often happens in the small, everyday moments. As educators, we’re always picking up new tips that help us grow as teachers and individuals, both in and outside the classroom.

If you want to bring these learning moments into your routine, check out the gamified ideas for education, fitness, team-building, and wellness on the Jugar Life website. For a more spontaneous approach, the Creative Play and Movement Mission Cards offer fresh ways to learn in new ways every day.

Dive in and start discovering what’s possible for you!

Entrepreneur Challenge

Turn this game into a fun, interactive game for adults, families, and friends! Everyone gets a hypothetical $1 million lottery win to invest in businesses, property, or resources, and the goal is to make the most profit by making smart financial decisions.

It’s a great way to practice these skills at the beginning of the year, engage kids in the process, and discuss money management together. You can also play this with students to give them hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.

Download this game HERE

"How can play help adult learning?" with Prof Alison James

As teachers, your growth is just as important as your students’. Professor Alison James’ research challenges the view that play is only for children. Play encourages risk-taking, collaboration, and innovation, creating environments where you can learn and grow in unexpected ways.

Discover how play can transform your teaching and personal growth in a constantly evolving educational landscape.

Click to learn more

SEDA NT

Kicking off the year with 2 days of FunShops at SEDA NT was a blast! Our goal was to unite the team and spark creative ways to connect with students. The energy, enthusiasm, and laughter from the educators and support staff made it an unforgettable experience.

Huge thanks to @sedacollegent for letting us help kick off the school year in such a positive way. We can't wait to do it again in the future.

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