Teaching is a rewarding profession, but it often comes with significant stress and responsibilities that can lead to burnout. The good news is that there are simple, effective self-care strategies you can incorporate into your routine to help maintain balance and preserve your passion for...

We all know that A-level Biology is more about how effectively you study rather than how much you study. That’s why I’m sharing one of the most powerful study tools out there: flashcards! But there's a catch—they only work if you use them the right way.

In my latest video, I...

Making the leap from full-time teaching to entrepreneurship was not something I had originally planned. It all started in 2019 when I created the Miss Estruch Biology YouTube channel to enhance the learning experience for my students. Fast forward four years, and I’ve built a successful...

Biological molecules might seem like an abstract and challenging topic for students to grasp, but with the right teaching strategies, you can make this foundational concept fun and engaging. Today, I’m sharing three creative lesson ideas that will help your students not only understand but...

Planning Lessons Doesn’t Have to Take All Weekend – Here’s How!

As a fellow teacher, I know you know how quickly lesson planning can take over our evenings and weekends. It seems never ending. But you know what? It doesn't have to be this way!

With a few simple strategies, you...

With it being the season of mock exams, revision and summer exams in the not too distant future I will be writing a series of blog posts on study skills to help you make the most of your time and to feel more positive and confident in your revision. 

I remember the sinking feeling I had for...

Do you remember what you learnt in your first lesson of the day today?  Can you remember what you learnt in the first lesson of the day 2 or 3 days ago?  Do you remember what you learnt in your lessons on Monday 23^rd September 2019?  You probably answered Yes, No, No to these...

Strategies for Exam Success

Your Brain

To know the best revision techniques, you must know how your brain works.  You have 86 billion neurones (nerve cells) in your brain.  Each neurone is connected to another neurone via a synapse, (the small gap between these...

READ MY TOP TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP AND UNDERSTAND HOW YOUR BODY CLOCK WORKS.

How many hours of sleep do you think you should be getting each night? Next, consider how many hours of sleep you get on average each night.

My poll on Instagram (@missestruchbiology) revealed that my followers...

Let’s discuss everything you need to know for summer A-level prep!

Congratulations! You have worked incredibly hard and are now moving up in the world from GCSE to A-Level. That’s an amazing achievement, so be sure to give yourself a pat on the back. 

It’s natural, after...