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Paper clay lesson plan

Paper clay – KS1 Martian flora sculpture art lesson plan Create vibrant, imaginative Martian flora from design drawing to final sculpture using paper clay… One of the joys of working as an art specialist in primary education is discovering focus artists for projects that excite and inspire young learners, providing a platform for creativity. I came across the work of Chiaozza (the collaborative studio of […]

The front cover of Teach Primary magazine issue 19.8

Teach Primary issue 19.8 is OUT NOW! Well, here it is: the end of 2025. It’s been another year packed with changes, updates, and policy moves, including of course, the Curriculum and Assessment Review – fresh off the press. Rest assured we’ll be digging into the report and all it means for the primary sector in due course, but for now, this […]

Teach Awards – 2025 winners announced Join us as we reveal the winners in the 2025 Teach Awards...

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Scoot Fit

The Scoot Fit Experience Day Give children their best day at school ever, and improve their biomechanical balance at the same time… 1. Who are Scoot Fit? Scoot Fit are the gold standard for whole-school, inclusive scooter training – validated by Swansea University as the safest, most effective way to improve balance and active travel through scientifically designed scooter-based movement. […]

The front cover of Teach Reading & Writing magazine issue 22

Teach Reading & Writing issue 22 is OUT NOW! We think a lot about how to get children to read, but how do we keep them reading? On page 9 of the new issue of Teach Reading & Writing, Kelly Ashley examines three core aspects of reader motivation to help us better understand how to get children hooked on books. Jon Biddle explores this […]

Little City role-play areas set up in a school hall

Little City

5 reasons to bring pretend play into the primary curriculum 1. Fun for all ages Pretend play isn’t just for Reception classes: Little City has delivered over 400 school visits this calendar year for children across all year groups, from EYFS to KS2. Each visit gives children the opportunity to engage in pretend play and imaginative thinking to build problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, improve their […]

Girl dressed in cat costume for World Book Day

World Book Day costume ideas 2026 – Teacher & pupil ideas Do you or your students need inspiration for your character getup this year? Read this list of famous literary characters and pick your fave...

Open book representing World Book Day activities

World Book Day ideas for schools – Simple ideas for 2026 Get planning for the literary event of the year this March, and celebrate in style with these World Book Day ideas for schools...

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Cambridge Insight

How baseline assessments can help you identify if your students need additional support Lucy Baker, assessment advisor at Cambridge Insight, explains how a baseline assessment, as part of a formal diagnostic test, can help you identify early if your students need additional support… What’s the first step in identifying if students need additional support? If there is a potential speech, language and communication need (SLCN), there’s a two-step […]

A solar panel on a hill; wind turbines below

Reading for pleasure – Extrinsic, social and intrinsic motivation Plugging children into reading isn't that hard – it's keeping the power going that really matters...

Poppy field, representing Remembrance Day activities

Remembrance Day activities – Best 2025 KS1 and KS2 ideas & worksheets Help primary children appreciate why we celebrate Remembrance Day with these activities, ideas, worksheets, lesson plans and more...

Road signs, representing Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week – Best 2025 ideas and resources Educate children about staying safe on our roads during this annual event in November...

The front cover of Teach Primary magazine issue 19.7

Teach Primary issue 19.7 is OUT NOW! Hello, and welcome to the depths of autumn! The nights are drawing in, and we’re edging ever closer to Christmas. But don’t worry, we’re not going to bombard you with nativities and winter crafts just yet. The busy autumn term is still upon us, and we’ve got a fantastic maths focus this issue to help […]

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Oxford University Press

5 reasons to consider… Number Sense Maths 1. Modelled on phonics Our programmes teach every additive and multiplicative fact systematically. Just as schools can identify where they teach each grapheme-phoneme correspondence in phonics, the Number Sense Maths programmes systematically teach the facts and strategies children need to succeed, leaving nothing to chance. 2. The foundation of factual fluency The Early Years Number […]

Child browsing school library

School library – Why they’re vital and how to improve yours Join us as explore the importance of school libraries and share actionable ways you can improve and revitalise yours...

Christmas activities – Best festive resources for EYFS, KS1, KS2 & beyond Deck the school halls ready for the festive season with these creative and educational activities...

Non fiction November layout resources

Non Fiction November – Best 2025 resources and activity ideas Use November to join in with this annual celebration of the power of non-fiction...

Pupils taking part in Children in Need activities

Children in Need activities – Best 2025 resources & ideas Get your school fundraising and having fun this November to help disadvantaged children across the UK...

Illustration of big bad wolf, representing unreliable narrators

Unreliable narrators – Why they’re great tools for critical thinking Unreliable narrators can be a barrel of laughs, but they’re also great tools for critical thinking, says Bethany Walker...

Illustration of a female reading volunteer opening a book and butterflies flying out

Reading volunteers – How they can transform children’s attitudes Reading volunteers don’t just help with decoding and fluency – they can transform children’s attitudes to books and bring precious peace of mind for teachers...

Letters spelling dyslexia above illustration of brain for Dyslexia Awareness Week

Dyslexia Awareness Week – Best 2025 teaching resources Raise awareness of dyslexia in schools, support students and learn how to spot signs early with these resources, activities and helpful advice articles…

Words saying reduce, reuse, recycle, representing PlayPod

PlayPod – Turning waste into creative, sustainable play Explore how West Coker Primary School’s PlayPod transforms recycled materials into imaginative, engaging play that supports wellbeing, teamwork and sustainability...

School pupils writing, representing dyslexia and processing information

Dyslexia and processing information – Classroom strategies to help Pupils have a better chance of understanding and remembering information if they master note-taking, but for children with dyslexia, this challenge can feel insurmountable...

Schoolboy engaging in creative arts

Creative arts – How they can transform a school’s entire outlook A new approach to the arts has not only opened up creative opportunities for children – it’s transformed a school’s entire outlook...

Michael Rosen Day resource pack

Michael Rosen Day – Resource pack and event for schools What is Michael Rosen Day? Michael Rosen Day, set up in 2024, is a celebration of national treasure, poet and author Michael Rosen. The day is all about making reading, listening to and writing poetry fun, enjoyable and accessible for all. The day is organised by Walker Books, in partnership with Puffin, HarperCollins Children’s Books, Bloomsbury […]

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