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Kirsty Crommie
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Why we should talk about sex in school earlier
Upper primary is too late to start talking about ‘periods, boobs, body hair’ and gender identity, argues this teacher
Primary
20 October 2020
A lesson for teachers from the Scots Wikipedia page
The cautionary tale of the US teen who ran the Scots language Wikipedia page has important lessons for us, says Kirsty Crommie
5 September 2020
Why learning Scots is having a moment
More than 1.5 million people said they spoke Scots in the 2011 census, and now this language is enjoying a resurgence in the classroom. The learning benefits are immense, writes Kirsty Crommie
8 November 2019
‘Teaching’s just a job - so prioritise family time’
Teachers can become consumed by work, so knowing when to draw a line and get back to your family is critical, says Kirsty Crommie
6 October 2019
‘Scots language should be part of everyday teaching’
​​​​​​​Celebrating Scotland’s linguistic heritage must not be confined to Burns Night once a year, says Kirsty Crommie
28 August 2019
‘Children’s literature isn’t just for kids’
Teachers need to go beyond the popular children’s authors if they are to foster a love of books, says Kirsty Crommie
23 July 2019