Seesaw

What is seesaw?

Seesaw is a platform for student engagement. Teachers can empower children to create, reflect, share and collaborate. Children show what they know using photos, videos, drawings, text, PDFs, and links.

It is easy to get children's work in one place and share with families, and nothing is shared without teacher approval.


In EYFS and Year 1, there are two different ways of using Seesaw...

As a learning journal

As a tool To aid learning

Staff can share photos and observations with parents, as well as sharing important messages. Parents can log into the Seesaw platform from any device and see what their children are doing at school in real time.

Teachers and support staff can set activities for the children to complete either at home or inside the classroom.

The seesaw toolbar includes text boxes, a microphone, a camera/screen recording option and a wide range of drawing tools.

What do parents think of it?

Feedback from parents has been very positive as it is easy to use and allows a consistent link between school and home which can be very beneficial for the child's development - Parent's can have a much clearer view on what is happening at school so they can reinforce learning at home.

how do I get started?

All Seesaw accounts at LEO Academy Trust will be set up centrally. Please watch the videos below to find out from Ellen Cano, Cloud Champion and Reception Class Teacher for more information and tips about the platform!

Seesaw basics.mp4

Further information

Seesaw up-levelling activities.mp4

Visit Seesaw's training website for a wealth of videos and further training.

Learning communities

New to Seesaw?

Connect on social:

1. Join the Seesaw Teachers Facebook group.

2. Participate in the Seesaw conversation on Twitter.

3. Learn new ideas on Instagram.

Beyond the Basics?

Every Seesaw educator is invited to join the Seesaw Pioneer community. Seesaw Pioneers gain ideas and inspiration from experts in the Seesaw community and grow alongside others.

Already a Seesaw Pioneer?

After you’ve journeyed as a Seesaw Pioneer for 6 months, you can qualify to become a Seesaw Ambassador. Seesaw Ambassadors are personally invited into the community and are Seesaw experts who are eager to connect, teach, and lead others.

Already a Seesaw Ambassador?

Seesaw Certified Educators have maintained their Seesaw Ambassador status for 3 years and are personally invited into the community to share, lead, and inspire educators globally.