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CLPE – Poetry teaching advice from the experts Not sure how to approach poetry in the classroom? Literacy experts and CLiPPA-winning poets are here to help...

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Neurodiversity champion – A successful pupil-led inclusion strategy Our school's neurodiversity champions have built a culture of inclusion through disco and cake, explains Emily Rushton...

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NPQs – Why haven’t we made the most of them? The excessive workload that teachers and leaders carry has stopped us taking full advantage of a free CPD offer, says Sarah Botchway...

dfe workload reduction 2024

DFE workload reduction 2024 – A missed opportunity We’re all working too hard, and new advice from a government task force won’t change that, says Kevin Harcombe...

Dinosaurs KS1 resources

Dinosaurs KS1 – A Stegosaurus in the Stars teaching resources A Stegosaurus in the Stars is a book written and illustrated by Alysanne Parker. This dinosaurs KS1 story is about Nell, a stegosaurus with a dream. Many of her dinosaur friends don’t believe she’ll ever go to the moon but, with determination and a little help from a friend, her dream becomes a reality. Teaching […]

Easter maths worksheet

Easter maths – Number bonds to 10 worksheet for KS1 This Easter maths activity sheet for KS1 pupils features an engaging Easter theme. The task involves a series of colourful egg baskets. Each basket contains one number and one blank space beneath it. Pupils need to fill in the blanks by entering the missing numbers. When added together, the two numbers below each basket should […]

Bar modelling maths resources

Bar modelling maths – Worksheets and CPD resources These free bar modelling maths resources from White Rose Education are perfect for primary or secondary pupils. All the worksheets involve addition and subtraction within 100 and come with answers to make marking easy. Part-whole worksheets The part-whole bar modelling maths worksheets introduce students to a bar model diagram. Pupils have to find missing values. […]

Bar model maths lesson plan

Bar model maths – Singapore-style lesson plan Singapore maths didn’t get to the top of the table by chance; its schools teach children with concrete images in mind, until they’re comfortable with abstract calculations. Try this bar model maths lesson plan from Cherri Moseley… In this lesson plan, you will set children a number of bar model maths problems to solve. The […]

Bar model maths

Bar model – Explanation, resources and mistakes to avoid From choosing the right model for each question to using the CPA approach, make sure your Singapore maths teaching is picture perfect...

body parts pictures

Body parts pictures – Split-pin activity for Early Years/KS1 Use these body parts pictures in an engaging activity that combines creativity with learning. This four-piece split-pin people collection is perfect for ‘All About Me‘ topics and teaching the parts of the body. Your students will enjoy using split-pins to assemble these body parts pictures. It’s not just about assembling paper parts – it’s a […]

Activities for The Comet by Joe Todd Stanton

The Comet by Joe Todd-Stanton – KS1/2 cross-curricular activities Change can be difficult, but something special happens when we remember we’re all here on Earth together. Share in a story of hope with this beautiful picturebook...

Ladybird

A new look for Ladybird’s Read It Yourself Read It Yourself is one of Ladybird’s longest-running series and has been supporting developing readers of English for over 45 years. This year, the series has been relaunched with a new look and feel… What’s new for 2024? We are reissuing 100 titles in larger hardback formats across a wide range of well-loved fairy tales, […]

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Gardening in schools – How to fund greener school grounds Getting the whole community involved in upgrading your school grounds is vital for green development in schools, says Anne-Marie Bolton...

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Sensory audit – How to optimise your school for autistic children A few small adjustments to your environment informed by a sensory audit could make all the difference to an autistic child...

The Singing Mermaid cross-curricular activity pack

The Singing Mermaid – KS1/2 cross-curricular activity pack The Singing Mermaid is a book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. This resource pack contains numerous ideas for classroom activities, including: What is The Singing Mermaid about? The Singing Mermaid is about a mermaid who is tempted away from her home at Silver Sands to join the circus. The audiences love her but the […]

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Ofsted English review – How to act on the recommendations Rachel Clarke breaks down Ofsted’s recent English subject report and recommends ways to tackle the areas of weakness it highlights...

Emotions lesson plan

Emotions lesson plan – Create life-size works of art This emotions lesson plan draws on the work of the Expressionists (minus the anguish). Help children channel their emotions through distinctive brushstrokes and vibrant colours… Emotions lesson plan learning objectives The Expressionists and emotion Generally, artists aren’t very good at being happy. They’re really good at being lots of other things, such as gloomy, or […]

Twisted fairy tales activities

Twisted fairy tales – KS1 planning for Don’t Read This Book! Use Don’t Read This Book! and this PDF of ideas to explore the idea of twisted fairy tales with your KS1 class. Explore the illustrations for clues, role-play the characters and narrator and construct your own version of the story. What are twisted fairy tales? Twisted fairy tales are reinterpretations of traditional fairy tales that […]

The Day the Crayons Quit planning

The Day the Crayons Quit planning – KS1 activity ideas Ignored, stereotyped and diminished – if the crayons in your classroom could talk, they might object to their treatment. This PDF for KS1 teachers contains ideas for your The Day the Crayons Quit planning. This delightful children’s book by Drew Daywalt and illustrator Oliver Jeffers offers plenty of inspiration for lesson activities. Using these The […]

Cut and stick activities – Three-letter words for Early Years/KS1 These printable cut and stick activities engage young learners in fun and interactive phonics practice. This resource is tailored for Early Years and KS1. It provides children with opportunities to strengthen their sound recognition skills and word formation abilities. Our phonics practice worksheet is user-friendly and engaging for young learners. It features colourful illustrations to […]

Wind speed measurement instructions

Wind speed measurement – Make an anemometer with paper cups If you want to undertake a wind speed measurement investigation with your class, this two-page PDF explains how to: It’s the perfect activity for groups of three or four and can be done indoors or outdoors. It’s suitable for KS1-KS3 and touches on science (climate), maths (gathering data) and English (following instructions). You will need: […]

Habitats KS1 lesson plans

Habitats KS1 – Eight free lesson plans from the RSPCA Use this free habitats KS1 lesson plan bundle from the RSPCA to encourage your young learners to explore the world around them… From the tiniest insect to burrowing badger, we share our environment with a wide range of wildlife. In these lessons, pupils will think about the impact humans have on wildlife and what we […]

Pearson UK

Transform teaching with Pearson’s budget-friendly teaching resource Learn how the award-winning Primary Interactive Library can help you engage your pupils… We know that keeping children’s attention is more difficult than ever before. That’s why our Primary Interactive Library is home to over 5,000 fun, high-quality interactives and resources for you to use with your pupils, more than any other interactive content provider. […]

SPaG games – Best offline and online ideas for schools Stop! Grammar time. Give kids a fun way to consolidate learning with some interactive activities to test their SPaG skills...

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Learning gap – Combatting the lasting impact of Covid Louise Pink explores the effective strategies schools are using to help children and young people move on from the legacy of Covid and succeed...

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