Lift Lessons
@liftlessons.bsky.social
We are all about supporting spoken language so students can access science. Home to science video resources and also Concept Cat.
Yes, we sell stuff but it is a passion project first and foremost.
#STEM #oracy #vocabulary #DevLangDis
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Yes, we sell stuff but it is a passion project first and foremost.
#STEM #oracy #vocabulary #DevLangDis
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We created our science videos and resources after recognising as teachers that vocabulary was a major stumbling block for many of our students. We invested a lot of time (and money!) into making the animations look cool as well as being effective liftlessons.co/science-home
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Excited to share a new paper by my grad student and myself, highlighting how classroom experiences such as positive classroom climate relate to changes in STEM motivational beliefs across the semester 🤸♀️🎉https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1m8Px,8E16MF-A
November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Excited to share a new paper by my grad student and myself, highlighting how classroom experiences such as positive classroom climate relate to changes in STEM motivational beliefs across the semester 🤸♀️🎉https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1m8Px,8E16MF-A
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One week to go until next week's Word Aware whole school vocabulary course. Suitable for teachers of all types as well as SaLT. Tried and tested, so you know it will impact on children!
Online and good value.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
Online and good value.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
November 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
One week to go until next week's Word Aware whole school vocabulary course. Suitable for teachers of all types as well as SaLT. Tried and tested, so you know it will impact on children!
Online and good value.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
Online and good value.
thinkingtalking.co.uk/finding-a-wo...
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💡Don’t forget to join tomorrow’s Wednesday webinar!
⏰4-5pm
📲Register here: tinyurl.com/2p9jd8my
#earlyyears #education #abrighterstart #teaching #nursery #practitioners #ShREC #teachers
⏰4-5pm
📲Register here: tinyurl.com/2p9jd8my
#earlyyears #education #abrighterstart #teaching #nursery #practitioners #ShREC #teachers
November 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
💡Don’t forget to join tomorrow’s Wednesday webinar!
⏰4-5pm
📲Register here: tinyurl.com/2p9jd8my
#earlyyears #education #abrighterstart #teaching #nursery #practitioners #ShREC #teachers
⏰4-5pm
📲Register here: tinyurl.com/2p9jd8my
#earlyyears #education #abrighterstart #teaching #nursery #practitioners #ShREC #teachers
Vocabulary is crucial to accessing science, but it is abstract and challenging for many. Lift Lessons resources make all of the difference. Check them out today. Free 7 day trial too.
www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Vocabulary is crucial to accessing science, but it is abstract and challenging for many. Lift Lessons resources make all of the difference. Check them out today. Free 7 day trial too.
www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
www.naplic.org.uk/membership/
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Poetry Comics Month, Day 15
November 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Poetry Comics Month, Day 15
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💜What does it mean if your sibling has DLD?
This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others.
💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves.
💜 Available via online retailers.
My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V
My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT
This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others.
💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves.
💜 Available via online retailers.
My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V
My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT
November 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
💜What does it mean if your sibling has DLD?
This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others.
💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves.
💜 Available via online retailers.
My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V
My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT
This books explains a diagnosis & gives them words to explain it to others.
💛 Looks at skills they have as a sibling & how to look after themselves.
💜 Available via online retailers.
My brother has DLD amzn.eu/d/8Hyb20V
My sister has DLD amzn.eu/d/dbF0oIT
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At a rugby club in small-town Leicestershire. This was on the window ledge in the toilet. Fearing the worst, I scanned the QR & opened it in an incognito window…
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
November 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
At a rugby club in small-town Leicestershire. This was on the window ledge in the toilet. Fearing the worst, I scanned the QR & opened it in an incognito window…
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
It’s a link to Amnesty International’s explainer on asylum & refugees 😍
This is a pleasant surprise.
10 countries have 100% renewable electricity. Including 4 in Africa.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
10 countries have 100% renewable electricity. Including 4 in Africa.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
List of countries by renewable electricity production - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This is a pleasant surprise.
10 countries have 100% renewable electricity. Including 4 in Africa.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
10 countries have 100% renewable electricity. Including 4 in Africa.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
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Parents! Carers! Anyone looking after children this half-term! If, like, me, you're looking for some easy, fun, educational activities to do, let me remind you of this thread of FREE videos of TOYS you can make, all of which work using some sort of scientific principle and involve some ENGINEERING
Fellow parents! Carers! Anyone looking after children over half-term! Here is a thread of videos showing TOYS you can MAKE at home from scrap stuff you probably have lying around. First, the utterly delightful "balancing bird" alomshaha.com/balancing-bi...
October 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Parents! Carers! Anyone looking after children this half-term! If, like, me, you're looking for some easy, fun, educational activities to do, let me remind you of this thread of FREE videos of TOYS you can make, all of which work using some sort of scientific principle and involve some ENGINEERING
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🚨 Wide gaps in waiting times for a SEND diagnosis by socio-economic background 🚨
Our new research shows that middle-class parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class parents.
More from our work on the SEND system 👇
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Our new research shows that middle-class parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class parents.
More from our work on the SEND system 👇
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
October 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
🚨 Wide gaps in waiting times for a SEND diagnosis by socio-economic background 🚨
Our new research shows that middle-class parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class parents.
More from our work on the SEND system 👇
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
Our new research shows that middle-class parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class parents.
More from our work on the SEND system 👇
www.suttontrust.com/our-research...
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Last week we celebrated DLD (developmental language disorder) awareness day which was much needed.
Huge thanks to Stephen Parsons for writing a guest blog on this subject. Please share!
#DLD #dyslexia #neurodiversity
louiseselbydyslexia.com/guest-blog-d...
Huge thanks to Stephen Parsons for writing a guest blog on this subject. Please share!
#DLD #dyslexia #neurodiversity
louiseselbydyslexia.com/guest-blog-d...
Guest Blog: Developmental Language Disorder: what it is, how to identify it and how it is linked to dyslexia. - Louise Selby Dyslexia Specialist
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is one of the most common yet least known neurodevelopmental conditions, affecting around two children in every classroom. Like dyslexia, it runs in families, has...
louiseselbydyslexia.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Last week we celebrated DLD (developmental language disorder) awareness day which was much needed.
Huge thanks to Stephen Parsons for writing a guest blog on this subject. Please share!
#DLD #dyslexia #neurodiversity
louiseselbydyslexia.com/guest-blog-d...
Huge thanks to Stephen Parsons for writing a guest blog on this subject. Please share!
#DLD #dyslexia #neurodiversity
louiseselbydyslexia.com/guest-blog-d...
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Already starting to think about next year! #DLDday 2026! 💛The post by @official_jfhasselbaink & @laurenmayoakley feels like something major has happened this year.💜 I’m sure he has been inundated with requests already!! (Both welcome to join us in Brum next year!!) #devlangdis #birmingham
October 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Already starting to think about next year! #DLDday 2026! 💛The post by @official_jfhasselbaink & @laurenmayoakley feels like something major has happened this year.💜 I’m sure he has been inundated with requests already!! (Both welcome to join us in Brum next year!!) #devlangdis #birmingham
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#DLDday is wonderful!
But we need to keep raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) so we can have a far bigger impact.
Sign up to become a RADLD ambassador.
radld.org/get-involved...
#DevLangDis
But we need to keep raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) so we can have a far bigger impact.
Sign up to become a RADLD ambassador.
radld.org/get-involved...
#DevLangDis
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#DLDday is wonderful!
But we need to keep raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) so we can have a far bigger impact.
Sign up to become a RADLD ambassador.
radld.org/get-involved...
#DevLangDis
But we need to keep raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) so we can have a far bigger impact.
Sign up to become a RADLD ambassador.
radld.org/get-involved...
#DevLangDis
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It's crucial that the Government gets the schools white paper right. We need more thinking around solutions for children with different types of speech and language challenges so every child can thrive.
Share our alternative white paper with your MP⬇️ bit.ly/4gEPhXQ
Share our alternative white paper with your MP⬇️ bit.ly/4gEPhXQ
October 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It's crucial that the Government gets the schools white paper right. We need more thinking around solutions for children with different types of speech and language challenges so every child can thrive.
Share our alternative white paper with your MP⬇️ bit.ly/4gEPhXQ
Share our alternative white paper with your MP⬇️ bit.ly/4gEPhXQ
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These are a joy
The 40 shortlisted images pair talented nature photography with humour that often relies on clicking the shutter at just the right moment.
Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2025 finalists revealed
The 40 shortlisted images pair talented nature photography with humour that often relies on clicking the shutter at just the right moment.
www.abc.net.au
October 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
These are a joy
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World’s biggest industrial heat battery begins operations, powered by on-site solar array #energysky -- via Renew Economy:
World’s biggest industrial heat battery begins operations, powered by on-site solar array
World’s biggest industrial heat battery, from a company backed by big name investors including Rio Tinto, begins operations.
reneweconomy.com.au
October 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
World’s biggest industrial heat battery begins operations, powered by on-site solar array #energysky -- via Renew Economy:
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There is definitely no risk of harassment built into this, nope, definitely not
Absolutely haven't seen librarians impersonated already because of stuff like this, now made all the more likely and all-but-endorsed
Absolutely haven't seen librarians impersonated already because of stuff like this, now made all the more likely and all-but-endorsed
October 22, 2025 at 12:11 AM
There is definitely no risk of harassment built into this, nope, definitely not
Absolutely haven't seen librarians impersonated already because of stuff like this, now made all the more likely and all-but-endorsed
Absolutely haven't seen librarians impersonated already because of stuff like this, now made all the more likely and all-but-endorsed
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@radld.bsky.social #DLDDay Lewisham Children's SLTs talk about DLD, show a video of children"s perspective of DLD and give out snacks for completing the RADLD online quiz. We spoke to nurses, OTs, PTs & dieticians around Kaleidoscope Health Centre.
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
@radld.bsky.social #DLDDay Lewisham Children's SLTs talk about DLD, show a video of children"s perspective of DLD and give out snacks for completing the RADLD online quiz. We spoke to nurses, OTs, PTs & dieticians around Kaleidoscope Health Centre.
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“Lord Of The Flies” may be a classic, but it’s also a bleak statement about how humans - boys, in this case - are riddled with violent, selfish cruelty & savagery.
However, a real-life version happened in 1965 with 6 boys marooned on a deserted island in Tonga - & things went very differently!
1/
However, a real-life version happened in 1965 with 6 boys marooned on a deserted island in Tonga - & things went very differently!
1/
October 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
“Lord Of The Flies” may be a classic, but it’s also a bleak statement about how humans - boys, in this case - are riddled with violent, selfish cruelty & savagery.
However, a real-life version happened in 1965 with 6 boys marooned on a deserted island in Tonga - & things went very differently!
1/
However, a real-life version happened in 1965 with 6 boys marooned on a deserted island in Tonga - & things went very differently!
1/
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📣 Today is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness day.
To mark #DLDDAY Voice 21 & @naplic.bsky.social
hosted a webinar which explored what to look out for & shared practical strategies to support children with DLD in the classroom.
Watch it here 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
To mark #DLDDAY Voice 21 & @naplic.bsky.social
hosted a webinar which explored what to look out for & shared practical strategies to support children with DLD in the classroom.
Watch it here 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
Oracy October: Session Registration [NAPLIC explains]
oracyoctober.voice21.org
October 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
📣 Today is Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness day.
To mark #DLDDAY Voice 21 & @naplic.bsky.social
hosted a webinar which explored what to look out for & shared practical strategies to support children with DLD in the classroom.
Watch it here 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
To mark #DLDDAY Voice 21 & @naplic.bsky.social
hosted a webinar which explored what to look out for & shared practical strategies to support children with DLD in the classroom.
Watch it here 👇
oracyoctober.voice21.org/session-regi...
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A big thank you to BBC South East for featuring #DLDDay this morning!
It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...
#devlangdis #dldawareness
It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...
#devlangdis #dldawareness
October 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A big thank you to BBC South East for featuring #DLDDay this morning!
It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...
#devlangdis #dldawareness
It was fantastic to see them highlight the amazing artwork our students have done and help us raise awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&...
#devlangdis #dldawareness
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It's almost the end of #DLDday and so here's my thread about Developmental Language Disorder.
If you don't know about DLD then this is for you.
If you know about DLD please share so more people learn about this common but widely unknown condition.
If you don't know about DLD then this is for you.
If you know about DLD please share so more people learn about this common but widely unknown condition.
#DLDday is coming, so I’m starting a thread over a few days.
DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is all about spoken language. Words and sentences are tricky for people with DLD. And people don’t grow out of it.
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) is all about spoken language. Words and sentences are tricky for people with DLD. And people don’t grow out of it.
#DevLangDis @radld.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It's almost the end of #DLDday and so here's my thread about Developmental Language Disorder.
If you don't know about DLD then this is for you.
If you know about DLD please share so more people learn about this common but widely unknown condition.
If you don't know about DLD then this is for you.
If you know about DLD please share so more people learn about this common but widely unknown condition.
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You can't see DLD (Developmental Language Disorder ) so what does it look like in the classroom?
DLD can look like ADHD but you'll also notice that children with DLD have difficulty using words and sentences and understanding, even when they are focussed.
radld.org/dld-educatio...
#DLDday
DLD can look like ADHD but you'll also notice that children with DLD have difficulty using words and sentences and understanding, even when they are focussed.
radld.org/dld-educatio...
#DLDday
October 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
You can't see DLD (Developmental Language Disorder ) so what does it look like in the classroom?
DLD can look like ADHD but you'll also notice that children with DLD have difficulty using words and sentences and understanding, even when they are focussed.
radld.org/dld-educatio...
#DLDday
DLD can look like ADHD but you'll also notice that children with DLD have difficulty using words and sentences and understanding, even when they are focussed.
radld.org/dld-educatio...
#DLDday
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Fantastic day at the EU parliament today raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
A step forward!
Big thank you to MEP Peter Agies for hosting, ESLA for organizing and especially Chair, Sahra Ahmed.
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
A step forward!
Big thank you to MEP Peter Agies for hosting, ESLA for organizing and especially Chair, Sahra Ahmed.
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
October 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Fantastic day at the EU parliament today raising awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD).
A step forward!
Big thank you to MEP Peter Agies for hosting, ESLA for organizing and especially Chair, Sahra Ahmed.
#DevLangDis
#DLDday
A step forward!
Big thank you to MEP Peter Agies for hosting, ESLA for organizing and especially Chair, Sahra Ahmed.
#DevLangDis
#DLDday