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Olympic medals, representing LA Olympics 2028

LA Olympics 2028 – Gold-medal teaching resources Go for gold with these Olympic-themed activities for classroom and playground...

Over and Under the Snow – KS1 animals and habitats activities Over and Under the Snow tells the story of a small girl and her father who are skiing home. Use this beautiful book to look at habitats, camouflage, food and the seasons through artwork, discussion and writing. What is Over and Under the Snow about? As a girl and her father pass through the woods, […]

The Detective Dog KS1 activities

The Detective Dog – KS1 cross-curricular activities Julia Donaldson and Sara Ogilvie’s ever-sniffing canine companion has a mystery to solve in The Detective Dog. Your class can get in on the action with this PDF full of KS1 cross-curricular activities based on the book… Start your reading of The Detective Dog by talking about pets. Share stories about the dogs you know, […]

Reading record – Download & alternative ideas for primary Ah, the humble reading record. A reliable fixture of the primary school classroom and the building blocks of an institution that’s loved by parents and teachers alike. Or is it? Some parents are happy to provide a page-long essay describing their child’s nightly reading in minute detail. Others suddenly realise that it is 9pm Sunday […]

Human hand and robot hand reaching out to each other, representing AI in education

AI in education – Expert tips for using it in your classroom There's lots of big promises surrounding AI, but in reality it's already changing the way we teach. Get on board with this advice from fellow teachers...

Schoolboy and teacher in creative writing lesson

Creative writing prompts – Best activities and resources for KS1 and KS2 English Fed up of reading 'and then...', 'and then...' in your children's writing? Try these story starters, structures, worksheets and other fun writing prompt resources for primary pupils...

A workshop leader helping two primary school boys build with LEGO bricks

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre

Creative LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre workshops for Years 1–3 LEGO® – even the name generates a buzz of excitement. It has a tangible emotional connection across all ages and is a tried-and-supremely trusted classroom resource thanks to its ability to let children’s creativity, imagination, and self-expression flow across the curriculum. In fact, probably the only way you could squeeze even more educational value out […]

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Leiths Academy

Engaging the unengaged with Leiths’ brand new cooking curriculum Kickstarting a love affair with cooking – isn’t that what food teaching should be all about? There’s arguably no other life skill that will serve children better throughout their lives, and it is an incredibly rewarding experience. This is a hugely important part of children’s education and certainly not one to be sidelined, given its […]

The front cover of Teach Primary magazine issue 18.5

Teach Primary issue 18.5 is out NOW! The holidays are almost in sight! To help you celebrate the end of term – and reflect on the past year – this issue’s special focus is The Big Summer Send-Off. On page 42, Chris Youles proposes an exciting business-based project that will get Year 6 buzzing. Adele Darlington has put together a lovely art project […]

KS1 D&T Lolly-stick castle lesson plan

KS1 D&T – Lolly-stick castle lesson plan Use this KS1 D&T lesson plan to help pupils construct a lolly-stick castle, and understand collaboration and the design process...

Reception PE games PDF

Reception PE games – Weather, garden and animal ideas This free PDF features three lessons of Reception PE games, based around the weather, the garden and farm animals. The sample lessons are from the Physical Activity Adventure Pack (PAAP). This is a full-year scheme of work, aligned with the EYFS and Development Matters document (2021). It provides developmentally-appropriate lesson plans, designed specifically for Reception […]

Picnic lesson plan

Picnic lesson plan – Vocabulary, budgeting and research for KS1 This picnic lesson plan provides pupils with ample educational opportunities, from food science to event planning. And of course you get to eat, drink and be merry too… Picnic lesson plan learning objectives Starter activity Begin by discussing who has been to a picnic, and where they went. Compare their experiences and read snippets from […]

PDF of prompts for creative writing

Prompts for creative writing – Fun ideas for all ages This free PDF features a range of classroom games, ideas and prompts for creative writing from The National Literacy Trust. It will help you celebrate writing, reflect on reasons for writing and encourage everyone to find their own motivation and voice. Run these activities across your literacy lessons during National Writing Day in June. Alternatively, […]

End of year reflection worksheet

End of year reflection worksheet – My favourite memories Ask children to fill in this ‘favourite things’ worksheet to get them in a reflective mood and stimulate ideas for the further activities...

Student and pupil in Leiths aprons, preparing food

Leiths Academy

Boost pupils’ kitchen credentials with new resources from Leiths, the home of cookery teaching As anyone reliant on a microwave will tell you, knowing how to cook is a superpower. It’s also one that we all benefit from learning as soon as possible. Acquiring competent culinary skills is a key part of children’s education that can lead to improved knowledge of a healthy lifestyle and dietary behaviours that last […]

Teenager in classroom to represent concept of interleaving

Interleaving – How to use it in school to boost learning What is interleaving and how can you use it in your classroom to boost learning? Teacher Jake Hunton explains...

Your School Lottery

St Martin of Porres School PTA achieves milestones with Your School Lottery With every ticket sold, St Martin of Porres School PTA move closer to their goals, paving the way for a brighter tomorrow and ensuring that no child’s educational journey is limited by financial constraints. Driven by the desire to secure regular funding for their school, the school PTA, the Friends of St Martin of Porres, […]

autumn early years activities

Autumn Early Years activities – Nature walk checklist This colourful autumn Early Years activities checklist is a delightful way of engaging young children as they explore the vibrant outdoors during the autumn months. The checklist serves multiple educational purposes, making it an invaluable resource for both teachers and parents. As children venture outside, the checklist allows them to record their findings. This fosters […]

Two schoolchildren doing think pair share

Think Pair Share – How to unleash its power in your classroom How to use the Think Pair Share strategy in your classroom to boost classroom engagement, foster open communication and more...

Flag covered football boot representing World Cup 2026

World Cup 2026 – Best football lesson plans, resources and ideas for KS1-KS4 If your pupils are in a footie frenzy, these lesson plans, activities and ideas offer some excellent educational links...

Magnifying glass on missing puzzle piece, epresenting Intent, Implementation, Impact element of Ofsted inspections

Intent implementation impact – What this Ofsted curriculum phrase actually means Don't fret about intent, implementation and impact – former Ofsted chief inspector Amanda Spielman laid out exactly what it means...

Selection of pens, representing pen licence

Pen licence – Handwriting improver or waste of time? What is the pen licence initiative, and can it genuinely improve handwriting skills? We delve into its benefits and drawbacks...

Forest school tire swing

Forest school – Should we encourage children to take risks? Should we promote children taking risks at forest school? Qualified forest school leader Sabina Khanam investigates...

A female teacher next to the words 'We're with you every step, including your next one.'

Wesleyan

Is there a ‘right time’ to start planning for life after work? Retirement will bring lots of opportunity for you and your family, both in terms of time and lifestyle. With the right planning in place, you can realise your aspirations – but is there a ‘right time’ to get started? As a leading provider of lifelong specialist financial advice in education, Wesleyan Financial Services help professionals […]

A female teacher next to the words 'We're with you every step, including your next one.'

Wesleyan

How Wesleyan can help you achieve a retirement worth working for As rewarding as teaching is, retirement can be a pretty exciting prospect. It’s the chance to put you and your family first and enjoy time with the people and places you love the most. There’s a lot to consider when thinking about life after work – like how to increase your retirement income, or how […]

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