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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 […]

Place value counters

Place value counters – Free printable sheets for maths These printable place value counters for KS1 and KS2 are an ideal way to make place value concepts accessible and engaging for your students. This downloadable resource offers a comprehensive set of place value counters. They will help pupils visualise numbers and understand the value of each digit in a number. The resource includes large […]

Bar model template

Bar model template – Printable blank maths resource for KS1 / KS2 This free, printable, blank bar model template resource for KS1 and KS2 can help you teach maths in an engaging and visual way. This downloadable template goes from one to 12, allowing you to break down and represent maths concepts visually. This will support children’s understanding across a variety of topics. Bar models are a […]

Light and dark art KS1 lesson plan

Light and dark art – KS1 night skyscape lesson plan Madeleine Fox shows how your class can find out about light and dark while creating imaginative art collages… Throughout history, people have created festivals and celebrations to help alleviate the winter darkness and build a sense of togetherness. Festivals such as Diwali, Hannukah and Christmas use lights to brighten up the darkness, with candles, lanterns, […]

Teacher at front of class, representing scaffolding in education

Scaffolding in education – How to build up successive levels Adam Kohlbeck turns the common perception of scaffolding on its head...

The front cover of Teach Reading & Writing magazine issue 20

Teach Reading & Writing issue 20 is out NOW! How many children in your class struggle with handwriting? It’s a problem that teachers have been mentioning to literacy advisors Christine Chen and Lindsay Pickton with worrying regularity. On page 9 you can find out more about the underlying issues behind this trend, and why we need to be rethinking how we teach letter formation […]

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British Council

5 reasons to… join in International Education Week 30 Second Briefing When asked, 70% of parents interviewed believe their child should have more access to international opportunities through their school [source: NCLE survey of parent attitudes 2024]. Join the British Council’s International Education Week, 18–22 November, for inspiration, resources, events and challenges to help you boost international education in your school. 1. Online […]

Times tables display

Times tables display – Free classroom posters for 2-12 This free printable times table display for 2-12 is an excellent way to support your pupils’ understanding and mastery of multiplication. We’ve shown each times table in multiple formats to reinforce learning. This includes traditional multiplication equations, bar models and visual stacks of cubes. These layered visuals help children engage with multiplication concepts beyond rote […]

Times table flash cards

Times table flash cards – Printable playing cards for 2-12 These free printable times table flash cards for 2-12 reinforce times tables in an engaging, effective way. These flash cards cover multiplication, division, bar models, arrays and groupings. These multiple representations will help your pupils truly understand and master their times tables. Times table flash cards Using these flash cards in your classroom offers plenty […]

Times table facts resources

Times table facts – Resources to teach ‘Super 16’ difficult facts The Super 16 are 16 times table facts that are notoriously difficult for learners to remember and recall. They are specific table facts from the 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 times tables. By focusing on memorising these 16 facts, you can help can build core mathematical fluency and support the wider functions of mathematical […]

Glacier 3D model

Glacier 3D model – Printable paper Icelandic glacier resource This resource is a simplified, printable 3D cut-out model of an Icelandic glacier. It’s an engaging, hands-on tool that brings the science of glaciers to life in the classroom. The glacier 3D model shows: Glacier 3D model instructions Cut out the curve in the middle of the base. It’s easier if you push a pen […]

Fables KS1 resources

Fables KS1 – Six-unit Year 2 resource pack This KS1 resource introduces children to the idea of animal characters in fables. They will: This resource comprises six units, each of which includes a unit overview, teacher notes and student resources. Fables KS1 units Unit 1 overview The lesson focuses on introducing Year 2 students to traditional animal-based fables and explores character traits and […]

Halloween border pages

Halloween border – Printable pages (lined and blank versions) These printable Halloween page borders are a fantastic addition to your writing and drawing activities, perfect for Reception, KS1, and KS2 classrooms. With the spooky season being such an exciting time for children, these borders can help bring a touch of Halloween magic to your lessons while keeping pupils engaged. Five Halloween page border designs […]

Halloween colouring pages

Halloween colouring pages – Free printable sheets for school kids Looking for fun activities to celebrate Halloween with your students? Our free printable Halloween colouring pages are perfect for school kids and will add a creative and engaging twist to your lessons. These resources combine the excitement of Halloween with opportunities to develop key skills in an easy-to-use format. Halloween colouring sheets This five-page PDF […]

Puppet by David Almond resources

Puppet by David Almond – KS1/2 cross-curricular planning Puppet by David Almond is a heartwarming story, charmingly illustrated by Lizzy Stewart, that provides lots of opportunities to think about life’s big questions… What is Puppet by David Almond about? What should a puppet master do when he’s old and alone, and all his puppets are gone? This is the beautiful story of an […]

Bonfire Night activities

Bonfire Night activities – Learn about density, thrust and forces Bonfire Night activities for the classroom don’t only have to involve black paper and copious amounts of glitter. Cover key scientific concepts such as density, thrust, forces and gravity with these scientific ideas… Learn about density by making fireworks in a jar What happens when we mix fluids of different densities? Find out in this […]

Halloween flashcards

Halloween flashcards – CVC and CVCC words for EYFS / KS1 Looking for a fun and engaging way to incorporate Halloween into your phonics lessons? These printable Halloween phonics flashcards are perfect for EYFS and KS1 classrooms. Designed with early readers in mind, the set includes a selection of spooky-themed CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) and CVCC (consonant-vowel-consonant-consonant) words that help children build confidence in decoding, blending, and segmenting […]

Chinese New Year worksheets

Chinese New Year worksheets – Acrostic poem and writing pages Use these free Chinese New Year worksheets in your classroom to inspire creativity, whether you’re working on poetry, creative writing or research projects. Chinese New Year acrostic poem worksheet The Chinese New Year acrostic poem worksheet is a brilliant way to help pupils show off their understanding of the celebration while working on their literacy […]

Black History Month EYFS ideas

Black History Month EYFS – 5 African-inspired craft activities Karen Hart presents a selection of fun children’s crafting activities, which EYFS settings can organise as part of their events to mark Black History Month in October. Many preschool settings and schools throughout the country mark Black History Month. It’s a great opportunity for staff to involve children and families of all ethnicities in celebrating […]

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