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The 101 Tips

101 tips. 101 videos. All here.

Every tip in The Gentle Red Pen now has its own short video, with Bibi walking you through it — and every copy of the book comes with access to all of them. Five sections, 101 tips, ready to watch.

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The Gentle Red Pen video series

All 101 tips, start to finish · 1 hr 17 min

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Section 1 of 5

In the Classroom

The first days, the room itself, and the welcome that sets the tone for everything after.

Tips 113
02
Section 2 of 5

In the School

Colleagues, support staff, grants and the lounge — thriving in the building beyond your own door.

Tips 1421
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Section 3 of 5

Teaching Techniques

The heart of the book: making learning fun, marking with kindness, and teaching by doing.

Tips 2260
04
Section 4 of 5

Taking Care of Teacher

Your health, your finances, your joy — staying inspired for a whole career.

Tips 6183
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Section 5 of 5

The World Outside Your Classroom

Parents, technology, field trips and the wider world your students are growing up in.

Tips 84101

101 tips, 101 videos.

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