The Modern Schoolhouse

Practical support for modern school life.

Tools, resources and guidance that help parents, teachers, learners and schools make the next useful step clearer.

Educator-led · Curriculum-specific resources clearly labelled · Practical by design

FREE FIRST · TEACHER TOOLS

Check the work before paying for a fix.

Start with the free DBE/CAPS Mark Sheet Checker. A R149 fixed-scope correction is optional only if the check identifies a genuine problem. Teachers can also use the free Assessment Checker before choosing a R49 assessment and memo fix.

Check my mark sheet free See fixed-price teacher help

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Start with what you need.

ParentsUnderstand progress, support learning and make school decisions → TeachersAssessment, planning, classroom tools and admin support → LearnersUnderstand schoolwork, practise skills and build independence → SchoolsPractical systems, learner support and school workflows →

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Useful help before you buy anything.

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CAPS AI TutorGrade R–9 explanations, examples and practice → Report Card DecoderTurn school results into clear next steps → Assessment CheckerReview an assessment and memo before moderation →

Why The Modern Schoolhouse

Designed around real school-day problems.

Educator-led Built around real teaching, learning and school-day needs.

Curriculum context made explicit CAPS and other curriculum-specific resources are clearly identified where they apply.

Useful before you buy Free tools are designed to solve genuine problems, not just preview paid products.

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Marketplace listings and checkout stay on their own platforms, separate from the learning tools and support on this site.

US & international · Etsy Visit the separate digital-printables shop → South Africa · Teacha View The Modern Schoolhouse resources on Teacha →

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Teacher Favorite Things Questionnaire

A4 and US Letter PDF with prompts for teacher preferences, classroom needs and hobbies.

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From the blog

Practical answers to real school-life questions.

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Independence

How can a child start tasks more independently?

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Teacher insight

What information should teachers collect at the start of the year?

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School support

What should schools document when a learner needs support?

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