Tim Bedley Education
2013 Riverside County Teacher of the Year
Creator of Rockin' the Standards, educational sing-alongs
Creator of Rockin' the Standards, educational sing-alongs
Creator of Rockin' the Standards, educational sing-alongs
Creator of Rockin' the Standards, educational sing-alongs
Creator of Rockin' the Standards, educational sing-alongs
Co-founder of Global School Play Day
Creator of Rockin' the Standards, educational sing-alongs
Co-founder of Global School Play Day
Co-host of The Bedley Bros. Podcast
Creator of Rockin' the Standards, educational sing-alongs
Co-founder of Global School Play Day
Zoodlebug.com: free Games and Classroom resources
Tim Bedley has created several strategy games that help students with academics!
Free classroom resources that Tim wishes he'd had his whole career.
Exciting opportunity for home schoolers!
Introducing STEAM Forge 2026-27
A one-of-a-kind, hands-on learning experience where students build, create, and think deeply—while growing in both skill and character.
Very limited spots.
AI Game Creator: Quest Battle Studio
Create a Real Online Game with AI as Your Creative Partner
For students in grades 4–8
In this live online course, students will use AI to design, customize, test, and share their own playable online quest battle game.
This is not a coding class. Students do not need to know how to code before taking this course. Instead, they will learn how to use AI as a creative and technical helper while they make decisions, solve problems, improve their ideas, and build something real.
Everyone in the class will use the same basic game structure, but each student will create a unique version with their own theme, characters, story, challenge questions, art style, and final game experience.
This is not just a tech class. Students will practice reading, writing, speaking, listening, creativity, problem-solving, design thinking, collaboration, digital confidence, and responsible AI use — all through the exciting process of creating a real game they can share.
Discover how tim can make a difference for you!
With over four decades in education, Tim began teaching as a high school student and later spent 36 years in California public schools. Today, he is known as a caring, highly skilled K–8 tutor, course instructor at Thrive Learning Center, and trusted trainer for both classroom and homeschool educators.
If you currently receive educational services from Tim, sign up here to access a plethora of teaching resources, including tutorials, documents, and links to powerful educational websites. You can also schedule time with Tim in this section.
Check out Tim's course offerings at Thrive Learning Center in Encinitas, California.
Tim's YouTube Channel. Hundreds of education videos for parents, teachers, and students.
Welcome to Bedley Education
Expert Tutor
I take a conceptual approach to learning. Students need to understand the "WHY" and not just memorize steps or regurgitate information they heard from an instructor. My students gain an incredible depth of understanding. They become confident, independent, life-long learners. Tutoring services are available both in person and virtually. Click here to learn more.
Parent Strategy Consultation
Feeling unsure about how best to support your child’s learning, confidence, or motivation? With over 37 years in the classroom, decades of study and training, and the perspective of a parent who has raised four successful young adults, I come alongside families to bring clarity, calm, and practical direction. A Parent Strategy Consultation offers a thoughtful, personalized conversation focused on understanding your child and creating a clear path forward. Click to learn how we can work together to help your child thrive.
Professional Development
Tim Bedley brings over 38 years of classroom experience to every professional development session he leads. A former elementary and middle school teacher and the 2013 Riverside County Teacher of the Year, Tim is known for translating big educational ideas into practical, classroom-ready strategies that actually work with real students.
His areas of expertise include building deep conceptual understanding in math, increasing student engagement, using music and movement to support learning, and applying brain-based strategies like spacing, interleaving, and retrieval practice. Tim has worked with thousands of students and educators, and his insights are grounded in decades of hands-on teaching—not theory alone.
Tim’s workshops are high-energy, interactive, and immediately applicable. Participants don’t just sit and listen—they experience the learning, try strategies firsthand, and leave with tools they can use the very next day. Expect to laugh, think deeply, and walk away with a renewed sense of purpose and practical ideas that make a real difference for students.
Contact Tim using the floating chat button or the contact form at the bottom of the page to learn more.
NOW booking fall 2026 and Winter/Spring 2027 Workshops
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