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Kid surrounded by rainbow of fruit for Healthy Eating Week

Healthy Eating Week – 2025 resources and ideas for celebrating in school Celebrate Healthy Eating Week in school this June with these ideas and resources...

Number bonds to 10 games

Number bonds to 10 games – Dice worksheets for KS1/2 In these number bonds to 10 games, children begin by rolling a dice. They count the dots before colouring in the corresponding number of circles on the included worksheet. This initial step reinforces numeracy skills and adds an element of excitement to the learning process. Next, children complete the number bond by colouring in the […]

Town is by the Sea – Creative activities for KS1/KS2 Take a trip back to the 1950s with Joanne Schwartz and Sydney Smith’s multi-layered picturebook, Town is by the Sea This lovely, light-filled picturebook has hidden depths and is well worth reading and exploring with your class. It follows a day in the life of a boy living in a 1950s coastal mining town. Sydney […]

Handa's Surprise activities word mat

Handa’s Surprise activities – Fruity word mat If you’re looking for Handa’s Surprise activities, use this colourful word mat with pictures to inspire children during a writing session. The book features a tale of friendship, surprises and the beauty of unexpected discoveries. The mat includes the following words: What is Handa’s Surprise about? Handa’s Surprise is a children’s picture book written and […]

Christmas maths worksheet

Christmas maths – KS1 number bonds and addition to 10 This Christmas maths activity sheet tasks pupils with entering the missing numbers in a series of Santa hats, so that the two numbers inside each hat add up to 10. Integrating festive themes into educational activities can enhance engagement and motivation, making learning more enjoyable and memorable. This Santa hats maths activity provides a meaningful […]

Marley's Pride resources

Marley’s Pride – Discussion guide and colouring sheet Use this discussion guide to talk about picturebook Marley’s Pride with your students. Questions include: There’s also a colouring sheet for children to complete, based on the story. What is Marley’s Pride about? Marley is a nonbinary kid with big anxieties. Crowds? Pass. Loud noises? No thanks. When their Zaza is up for an award […]

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Coaching models – Types, benefits and pitfalls for schools We take a look at coaching in schools, exploring best practice and things to steer clear of...

Play script resource

Play script – Ten one-page scenes for early readers and EAL This free play script download contains ten one-page scenes for early readers or English language learners. You can use these scripts in a variety of ways: There are also step-by-step instructions in the download for using the scripts with your students, discussion questions, and two extension activities. Play script titles Drama Notebook is one of […]

Child and teacher in classroom doing SPaG

SPaG – What it is and how to teach it consistently across your school Sara Wernham explains how implementing a consistent and integrated SPaG programme can improve learning outcomes for every year group...

Climate change lesson resources

Climate change lesson – Taking action resources for KS1/KS2 This free, adaptable climate change lesson resource from the Centre for Sustainable Energy will help you teach this important subject in primary school. Climate change lesson download Included in this lesson download: KS1 starter activity Use the questions on the ‘taking action on climate change’ PowerPoint to get the learning started. Next, have a brainstorming […]

CPD diary for teachers

CPD diary – Free editable template for teachers A CPD diary is a powerful tool to help you take ownership of and document your professional development. As well as the basics of where and when, this free, editable CPD diary allows you to record the following information: Why keep a CPD diary? Maintaining a CPD diary encourages you to reflect on your learning […]

Blended classroom learning – What it is and how to use it We take a closer look at the method of combining in-person teaching with remote learning...

Climate change assembly resources

Climate change assembly – Free primary slides and script This climate change assembly from fuel poverty and climate charity, Centre for Sustainable Energy, should take about 30 minutes to deliver. You will need a projector to show the presentation slides and video, a globe, five blankets and a flipchart. Begin by asking the pupils to explain what the word ‘climate’ means. Then ask what […]

Roald Dahl art ideas PDF

Roald Dahl art ideas – Make sculptures from recycled materials Quentin Blake’s illustrations are the inspiration for this Roald Dahl art and design lesson. Children will experiment with using recycled materials to create a collection of colourful sculptures that will allow them to bring Roald Dahl’s stories – and your classroom – to life. The brimming energy of Roald Dahl’s characters is captured perfectly by […]

Cartoon illustration of one suited figure inserting a mains plug into the back of another suited figure to 'recharge' them, representing teacher wellbeing

Teacher wellbeing – How to go from exhausted to empowered We explore practical strategies for self-care to equip you with the tools you need to prioritise and elevate your wellbeing...

PE lesson plans

Dancing in PE – Animal dance lesson for KS1/KS2 Try dancing in PE with this fun and creative lesson plan that helps children get active by working together to create a unique animal-inspired dance. Each child is responsible for designing their own moves within the routine. This dancing PE lesson plan is based on the Active Inspiration Play Makers approach, created by Virgin Active […]

PE lesson taking place on field, representing PE deep dive questions

PE deep dive questions – How to get ready for Ofsted Dive in headfirst and ensure your PE curriculum is top-notch and Ofsted ready...

Two girls smiling in school assembly

School assembly – Motivational ideas for primary and secondary Make the most of your school assembly and learn what it takes to keep your audience engaged with these ideas and resources...

Behaviour management strategies for primary school – Videos & advice Managing challenging behaviour in KS1 and KS2 children can be tricky, but this collection of expert advice, ideas and opinion pieces can help you keep the mood positive...

Farm activities for KS1

Farm activities – Five RSPCA lesson plans for KS1 Use these farm activities from the RSPCA to introduce your young learners to the topic of farm animal welfare. The resources cover where our food comes from, the needs of farm animals and how we can be compassionate citizens and make ethical choices to help improve the welfare of animals reared for food. The UK […]

How to write a letter m worksheet

How to write a letter m – Letter formation handwriting worksheet This worksheet is designed to help children learn how to write a letter m in lowercase. By tracing over the dotted outlines of the letter ‘m’, young learners can familiarise themselves with its shape and structure before attempting to write it independently. The space provided beneath the dotted letters allows children to practise writing the […]

Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten activities

Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten – KS1 planning and activities In the deceptively simple picture book Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten, Bob Graham introduces us to Rose Summers and her family. They are new arrivals who must learn about their scary (yet unseen) next-door neighbour, Mr Wintergarten. Through the first half of Rose Meets Mr Wintergarten, we experience Mr Wintergarten only via his intimidating garden of […]

CPD poster – 8 ideas for making it great When teachers improve, more pupils succeed. This CPD poster includes eight ideas from David Weston that underpin the Teacher Development Trust’s work with hundreds of school leaders. CPD poster This CPD poster covers the following areas, and more… The Teacher Development Trust works with the entire education sector to promote the principles of good CPD. […]

Three children writing

Teaching writing – How to create motivated writers Let’s bring motivation, enjoyment and authentic writing purpose back into our classrooms, say Ellen Counter and Juliet McCullion from HFL Education...

photo of a teenage girl wearing a high-vis vest and hard hat while holding a set of blueprints, representing women in STEM

Women in STEM – Smashing stereotypes and upping participation in schools Why are there so few women in STEM, and what, if anything, can teachers do about it? We investigate, with the help of current teachers and STEM experts...

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