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Sumdog

Review – Sumdog An intuitive, data-rich maths and spelling platform that saves teachers time while keeping children motivated and engaged… There are some platforms that look impressive on paper but take time to get your head around. Sumdog is not one of them. From the moment you log in, it feels like a platform designed by people who […]

Fist painted purple, with feminine symbol, representing International Women's Day

International Women’s Day ideas – 2026 resources for KS2-KS4 International Women's Day is in March so mark this important occasion in school with amazing learning opportunities via these great resources...

LGBT History Month 2026 – Best resources for primary & secondary February is LGBT History Month so we've rounded up some great resources that you can use to educate and celebrate...

A Write Inspired resource

Write Inspired

Reignite pupils’ love of words with Write Inspired Write Inspired aims to reignite a love of words and make writing enjoyable, engaging and meaningful. It empowers young minds to express themselves with confidence and joy. Phil Davis, teacher and founder of Write Inspired, has worked throughout the UK and internationally, sharing his innovative and inspirational techniques on how to bring writing to life […]

Chinese new year dragon

Chinese New Year activities – Best KS1/KS2 resources for 2026 With the year of the horse due to be ushered in on 17th February 2026, here's a selection of resources to help with teaching the history and traditions of the biggest event in the Chinese lunar calendar...

Three women cheerleading for Autism Awareness Week

Autism Acceptance Month – Best 2026 ideas and teaching resources Take part in Autism Acceptance Month at your school and raise money for a great cause...

Red Nose Day activities – Best 2026 school resources It's nearly Red Nose Day – here's some ideas for having fun and fundraising for a great cause...

Mother’s Day ideas 2026 – Easy card and craft ideas for schools Help children celebrate Mother's Day with these themed activities and ideas for primary school...

Shakespeare Week – Best primary resources and worksheets for 2026 Shakespeare Week takes place in March, so check out these great William Shakespeare activities, ideas and lessons for primary schools...

Cartoon illustration showing small figures alongside a large monitor and notebook with programming instructions to connote concept of coding

Teaching coding – Simple steps to help you start & succeed Learn how to effectively teach coding in school with this practical guidance...

Bett UK – 2026 highlights, edtech trends & visitor tips Bett 2026 is here! Here's what to expect and why you should be there...

National Year of Reading topic pack

National Year of Reading – Reading for pleasure topic pack Celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 in your classroom with this reading for pleasure topical pack from Busy Things. It’s perfect for helping pupils discover the joy of reading for enjoyment and develop lifelong reading habits. The pack supports children’s reading enjoyment, encourages discussion, strengthens comprehension and fosters independent, curious readers. It’s ideal for […]

Chinese New Year animals pack

Chinese New Year animals – Free topical schools pack Bring the excitement of Chinese New Year into your classroom with this special Chinese New Year animals topical pack. This resource is perfect if you’re looking to introduce pupils to the rich traditions of this vibrant celebration. The pack begins with an informative fact sheet that explains the importance of Chinese New Year, the ways […]

Boy with schoolbag sitting on floor looking at phone, representing poor school attendance

School attendance – What causes absence & how to tackle it As rates of persistent absence continue to climb, what can schools and policymakers do about it?

The front cover of Teach Primary magazine issue 20.1

Teach Primary issue 20.1 is OUT NOW! And welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful, restful break, and are feeling refreshed and ready for spring. There is light at the end of that winter tunnel, but while the days remain dark and cold, we’ve got plenty of advice, resources, and ideas for you to dig into. One of the enduring […]

The front cover of Top School Trips Primary 2026

Top School Trips Primary 2026 is OUT NOW! ‘Wow’ moments get talked about a lot in education – the idea that memorable experiences can be incredibly useful when it comes to embedding learning in children’s brains. As long as it’s attached to meaningful content and isn’t planned ‘for the sake of it’, so the theory goes, learning that fires emotions can capture and […]

Pirate story coming to life out of book, representing National Storytelling Week

National Storytelling Week 2026 – UK teaching ideas & resources Find out about National Storytelling Week in February and get ideas for celebrating in your school...

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 – Classroom resources and activities Tackle some serious issues and open a dialogue about mental health in your classroom with these resources...

Number day ideas resources

Number Day ideas – KS1/2 activities for NSPCC Number Day Use these activity ideas and downloadable resources on Number Day to help raise awareness for the NSPCC, and engage in some maths fun at the same time… There are many different ways to celebrate Number Day. You may decide to dedicate the entire day to maths-related activities, or you might just add a Number Day […]

British Science Week school activity

British Science Week – Best 2026 stress-free experiments and ideas Get children excited about British Science Week in March with these great worksheets, lesson plans, resources, activities and ideas...

Safer Internet Day 2026 – Resources, lessons and ideas Use Safer Internet Day this February to educate children about being responsible online, with these fun, informative resources...

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 […]

Teacher teaching teenagers, representing curriculum and assessment review

Curriculum and assessment review – What it means for teachers The government’s latest curriculum shake-up is here – but what changes will teachers actually see?

A group of school students visiting Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle

Make history unforgettable with a trip to Warwick Castle A living, breathing testament to over a thousand years of British History, Warwick Castle will immerse your pupils in the past, says Ruth Astley… Studying history is more than just memorising dates and events. Real historical learning goes beyond this and helps children to develop critical thinking skills by encouraging them to question sources, understand […]

Schoolboy doing FASE reading

FASE reading – An approach that improves confidence & fluency For improvements in reading confidence and fluency, try the FASE approach...

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