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Teaching computing – configure your best lesson yet Don’t get hung up on the tools – you have all the teaching skills you need to nail computing classes, says Sway Grantham...

Poetry in primary schools – why bother learning poems by heart? Far from an old-fashioned pastime for the posh, committing verse to memory can open all sorts of doors for your pupils...

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KS3 literacy – Are your students reading books through to the end? School librarian Sharan Kaur explains how some students may need extra motivation to finish reading the books they pick up…

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Reading for pleasure – Let students have agency and see that you enjoy books too If we want students to read of their own volition, we should respect their agency, understand their preferences and share our own enjoyment of reading, says Hannah Grace….

Science activities for kids – bird feeders that improve critical thinking Looking for Christmas science activities for your class? This bird feeder project both helps the environment and encourages critical thinking

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KS3 drama – How can shy students be persuaded to perform? Drama lessons can be difficult for those reluctant to perform – but their experiences in the studio can help them in many other subjects...

Music National Curriculum – three key takeaways from Ofsted’s review Music may be undervalued, but its lessons can be beneficial across every subject, says Ben Connor...

Challenge authority examples — The Fox’s Tower As the world continues to change, questions (and stories) of agency and authority will only become more important, says Sam Thompson

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Teach Primary Book Awards winners – 2015 to 2022 round-up A glorious celebration of the very best the world of children’s writing has to offer...

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Outdoor learning – What schools can do with the facilities they already have Rebecca Leek explores what schools can do to lend an outdoor dimension to students’ learning without the need for any costly procurement or site redevelopment

Joseph Coelho – the award-winning poet on the power of poetry to change lives “When I was a child, poetry was confined to the page, but as an adult, I’ve realised it’s that and so much more”

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Commas to avoid ambiguity – 6 of the best KS2 worksheets, games and lesson plans Punctuation is a serious business; but these resources come with a side-order of humour to help pupils write with clarity

Phase 4 phonics – how to teach them, and games ideas Conquer blending, segmenting, tricky words and planning with this guide to building on previous learning

Year 1 science – how to support knowledge transition from EYFS The knowledge transition from EYFS to KS1 can be tricky, but rearranging the bones of the content makes a surprising difference, says Aidan Severs...

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WW1 KS2 resources – Best lessons and project ideas Teach some great lessons about the importance of WW1 with these free resources, activities and lesson plans...

KS2 writing – how to introduce multimedia For today’s children, composition should be about more than pen and paper. So break out your storyboard, pop some corn, and turn your pupils into producers...

Reading KS2 – how to help your pupils catch up Are your KS2 pupils still struggling to read? Use these six suggestions to help them, says Charlotte Raby...

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GCSE history – Help your students think beyond ‘good’ and ‘evil’ Elena Stevens takes issue with the tendency among students to lionise or demonise historical figures, and how this can lead to an oversimplified view of the past…

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Post-COVID school visits – What teachers may have forgotten about field trips Daniel Harvey presents a refresher for teachers keen to organise their next school trip – because for most, it’ll have been quite a while since the last one...

Leadership skills – what you can learn from my SLT journey If you want to succeed as a leader, leave the Trunchbull at home and be open to new ideas, says Charlotte Rowley...

Engaging in the scientific method helps these pupils build confidence and grow into responsible stewards of the world At St Bartholomew's, the idea that children are the future is more than just a cliche, finds Charley Rogers...

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Model sentences – Use them to liberate your students’ writing skills Model sentences and paragraphs aren’t there to be copied; they’re there to give your students agency and show them what’s possible, writes Elaine McNally

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Worked examples – Why science students can benefit from following your lead Bob Pritchard explains how science teachers can use worked examples to more effectively manage pupils’ cognitive load

Cressida Cowell – On creating magic and her new series… The international bestselling author talks the joy of writing for children, and the particular enchantment of reading for pleasure

Learning resources – 40+ ways to help pupils succeed this year Whether you're looking for primary resources, school supplies, educational toys or teacher resources, this bumper round-up of innovative products and services will help you save time and boost learning...

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