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Rainforest KS1 lesson plan

Rainforest KS1 – Mini shelters science lesson plan In this hands-on KS1 survival lesson, children will use teamwork, communication skills and lots of creativity and imagination to build mini rainforest shelters from outdoor stuff found in their school grounds. Rainforests are one of the most valuable resources on the planet. They’re home to some of the most exotic plants and wildlife; all united […]

Meerkat Mail KS1 planning

Meerkat Mail – Free KS1 planning and activities In Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett, a restless meerkat goes in search of greener pastures. By tracking his global adventure, children will discover new creatures and countries to explore in their writing… In the words of a certain car insurance obsessed meerkat, a book project using Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett is ‘simples!’, especially if […]

Jolly Phonics actions

Jolly Phonics actions – 42 sounds free printable sheet This Jolly Phonics actions resource is an engaging tool for teaching phonics. The seven PDFs connect each of the 42 letter sounds to specific, easy-to-perform actions. These actions help to make the learning of letter sounds enjoyable and interactive, supporting children as they develop early literacy skills. Jolly Phonics actions Using actions in phonics instruction […]

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Attachment disorder in children – Advice for teachers Learn about attachment disorder in children and try these supportive classroom strategies to help...

Number formation worksheets

Number formation worksheets – Free 1 to 20 printable PDFs Are you looking for a resource to help your pupils perfect their number formation? This letter and number formation worksheets pack will give children the practice they need to form numbers 0-20 with confidence and precision. The pack includes two font options – tracker and dotted. Choose which one to use depending on the support […]

Adjectives KS1 and KS2 – Best worksheets, games & ideas Develop literacy, improve grammar and make children's writing better than ever with these adjectives games, worksheets, lessons, activities and other resources for primary school...

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Curriculum sequencing – How cognitive science and careful planning boost learning Learn how to structure and sequence teaching units in a way that is most beneficial to children's learning...

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FlashAcademy

Beyond words: Connecting EAL and wellbeing Wellbeing lies at the heart of education, and it’s especially crucial when it comes to English as an Additional Language (EAL). The unique challenges faced by EAL students mean that their emotional and social wellbeing is as vital as their academic progress. EAL students face unique challenges as they work to understand peers and navigate […]

Ernest Shackleton KS1 resources

Ernest Shackleton KS1 – English and history activities This sample resource pack for KS1 is designed to complement the Raintree book Ernest Shackleton and offers engaging activities to develop key literacy and cross-curricular skills for KS1 pupils. The resource pack combines literacy, history and computing activities to help pupils understand Shackleton’s remarkable achievements. It supports teamwork, creativity and skill-building while bringing history and […]

Christmas activities KS1 maths lesson plan

Christmas activities KS1 – Draw giant snowmen in maths If you’re looking for educational Christmas activities for KS1, use this festive measurements lesson plan to help pupils understand how size relates to quantity… Measures are an area of maths that some people love and most pupils hate. We learn numbers as quantities of objects, parts of a sequence and as ways of working out […]

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Historical Association

Tap into expert advice from the Historical Association Teacher Stuart Boydell discusses the benefits of being a corporate member of the HA… About me Stuart Boydell Stuart is a primary history leader. Why did you decide to become a corporate member of the HA? SB: The Historical Association offers so many opportunities to help improve my history subject knowledge and teaching. I can […]

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School rules – How to get buy-in from pupils A group of teachers talk about school rules, how they have (or have not) implemented them, and how to get that all-important student buy-in...

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Paul Dix – Behaviour advice for teachers, with scripts Learn how to balance strictness with kindness and discover six ways that you can improve the way you relate to your students...

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National Centre for Computing Education

How the NCCE Teach primary computing certificate can support your teaching Teacher Laura Dickinson explains how the National Centre for Computing Education’s CPD and resources have benefited her and her pupils… About me Laura Dickinson Laura is a primary school teacher and computing lead. What is the Teach primary computing certificate? LD: The certificate programme offered by the NCCE has been designed to level up primary […]

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 […]

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The Institution of Engineering and Technology

Santa’s STEM workshop – free Christmas resources from the IET The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) is bringing the magic of Christmas to your classroom through the wonder and excitement of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths). Santa’s STEM workshop is packed full of free Christmas-themed teaching resources and activities to keep children engaged on the run-up to the holidays. Get in the festive […]

The Cat and the King KS1 planning ideas

The Cat and the King – KS1 planning ideas The Cat and the King by Nick Sharratt is a gently humorous novel that will appeal to children who like stories reflecting themselves and their concerns, yet still appreciate a touch of quirky eccentricity. This PDF contains lots of KS1 cross-curricular ideas, all based on The Cat and the King. What is The Cat and […]

Halloween words

Halloween words – Free printable word mat PDFs These Halloween-themed word mats are a versatile and engaging resource for Early Years and KS1. They’re designed to support young learners in developing vocabulary, spelling and writing confidence around an exciting seasonal theme. The set includes three printable word mats. Each features six Halloween-related words and corresponding images that make it easy for children to […]

Template of a poppy

Template of a poppy – Free blank printable to colour and cut out Our template of a poppy offers a variety of poppies for children to colour in and cut out. This includes both realistic poppies and simpler, more traditional paper-style poppies. There are multiple poppies on each page, offering a more efficient printing solution for schools. Remembrance Day and history Lessons This template of a poppy is […]

Part whole model templates

Part whole model – Free blank maths template worksheets These part-whole model templates have between two and seven smaller circles for every larger ‘whole’ circle. There’s a range of printing options, from one or two per page to multiple part-whole models per page. What is a part-whole model? A part-whole model is a simple yet powerful diagram that visually demonstrates how we can split […]

Positive negative number line

Positive negative number line – 10, 20, 100 & blank PDF worksheet This positive and negative number line printable PDF is perfect for a wide range of number line activities. It’s ideal for supporting key mathematical concepts in the classroom. With options ranging from -100 to 100, -20 to 20 and -10 to 10, with various spacings, it allows you to introduce number lines incrementally as pupils […]

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Childcare Works

Get free tools to support wraparound care from Childcare Works September 2024 marked another chapter in the expansion of government funding for early education and wraparound childcare. For the first time, the Department for Education has funded providers to offer 15 hours for children of working families aged from nine months old, a figure that will double to 30 hours in a year’s time (September […]

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GL Assessment

New Group Maths Test – an adaptive assessment for every pupil Numeracy specialist Andy Small explains how the New Group Maths Test can support maths at your school… Our expert Andy Small Job role: Assessment specialist in numeracy and mathematics at GL Assessment What is the New Group Maths Test? AS: NGMT is a digital, adaptive assessment for students aged six to 12 that assesses numeracy […]

The front cover of Teach Primary magazine issue 18.8

Teach Primary issue 18.8 is out NOW! How time flies. Not only is this the last Teach Primary of 2024, it’s also my final one as editor. Charley is back from maternity leave, and has already lined up all sorts of interesting and useful articles for the next issue of the magazine. At the risk of sounding like an Oscar winner, I’d […]

Subitising cards

Subitising cards – 1-10 active maths resource for EYFS Subitising is a crucial early maths skill, helping young children to recognise quantities without counting individually. This set of 1-10 subitising cards is a versatile resource. It’s perfect for introducing and strengthening this skill in a fun, hands-on way in Early Years. The cards display a range of representations for each number: Each format offers […]

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