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RHS KS1/2 Art & Design Lesson Plan – Ephemeral Art In this lesson children will respond to the work of ephemeral artists and link to their own work, identify and understand the qualities of natural materials available to create ephemeral art and work collaboratively with others to produce a natural sculpture. They will also review their own and others’ work and suggest changes. The Royal […]

RHS KS1/2 Science Lesson Plan – Going on a Seed Safari In this lesson children will understand that plants grow from seeds and understand that there are living and non-living things in the world around them. They will also discover that seeds can be dried, stored and planted another year; create and design their own seed packet; and write clear sowing instructions. The Royal Horticultural Society […]

RHS KS1/2 Art & Design Lesson Plan – Colour All Around Us In this lesson, children will explore the visual and tactile elements of a garden, learn about great artists inspired by nature and make links to their own work, and experiment with line, shape, colour, tone, pattern and texture with a range of materials. The Royal Horticultural Society is a charity established to share the best […]

Equally Safe – Dealing with Prejudice-Related Incidents: Guidance for Schools ‘Equally Safe’ was developed to support settings and schools to respond effectively to prejudice-related incidents. This document is underpinned by a commitment to working in partnership with school leaders to ensure safe learning for every child, and an education free of discrimination and harassment. This guidance will help support schools to meet the Public Sector […]

Faith in Us – Educating Young People on Islamophobia for Primary and Secondary This resource has been designed for both primary and secondary teachers for use in the classroom to work with young people and educate about Islamophobia. The resource provides background information outlining the reality and impact of Islamophobia on both young people and wider society; starting points to help educators to ensure that they are creating […]

All Inclusive – Tackling Disability-Related Bullying in Primary Schools This resource has been developed for primary teachers to support equality work in their schools, so that all children can appreciate and celebrate the contribution that people with a disability can make in our society. Every school will at some time have a child or children who have a disability and being able to develop […]

How Useful is Pre-Course School Experience for Trainee Teachers? Pre-course experience won’t stop new teachers suffering from shock when they get their first placements because challenges of the job vary...

Could Edtech Stop Us Teaching to the Test? Making use of the media they love can help students succeed in English literature, says Emma Slater...

Teaching poetry – How rap can inspire a love of words and poetry in primary children Did you know ‘rap’ is an acronym? It stands for rhythm and poetry, and it can unlock creativity and inspire a love of words, rhyme and music among children, says Karl Nova...

8 of the best living things and their habitats resources for KS1 science Teach your children about the world of animals and their environments, and how we all form part of the same ecosystem, with these great free lesson plans, activities and ideas...

iLearn2 Game Creation Non-Coding Activity for KS1 and 2 This activity pack has been designed for both Key Stage 1 and 2 and covers game creation without the need for programming skills that pupils may be learning in other aspects of the computing curriculum. Pupils will need access to the free Sketch Nation website or the free Sketch Nation app on iPad or Android. […]

iLearn2 Scratch Chat Activity Pack for KS1/2 Computing/ICT These activities are designed to help pupils learn the basics of Scratch by programming talking and movement. Children will learn to: Add backgrounds (stages) and characters (sprites) Write a simple program to have two sprites talk to each other Write a program for a sprite (eg ball) to move a certain distance You will […]

iLearn2 Scratch Chat Activity Pack for KS1/2 Computing/ICT These activities are designed to help pupils learn the basics of Scratch by programming talking and movement. Children will learn to: Add backgrounds (stages) and characters (sprites) Write a simple program to have two sprites talk to each other Write a program for a sprite (eg ball) to move a certain distance You will […]

iLearn2 Comic Creation Activity for KS1 Computing/ICT Comic Creation covers a wide range of objectives including: Add, resize and organise colour or picture backgrounds Add, resize, organise characters/objects to different panels Add narration using text and direct speech using speech bubbles What will you need? As well as this resource download, pupils will need access to the Make Beliefs Comix website. It […]

iLearn 2 Computer Discovery for Early Years Children from a young age should not just learn how to use computers and digital devices but also understand how computers help us, the differences between different types of digital technology and recognise basic components. These activities should ideally be taught in sequence to first develop an understanding of computers before using them to achieve […]

How to use technology in music lessons to provide memorable learning experiences Technology can create memorable learning experiences in music lessons and provide the perfect platform for your passions, says Glenn Carter...

How Training can Help Teachers Improve Parental Engagement Increased parental involvement improves student outcomes, argues Kerry-Jane Packman – and training can help teachers make that happen...

Why Primary Children Should Read About Topics Like War If nothing else, stories that open children’s eyes to history and give them a clearer insight into the plight of others and the modern world, says Emma Carroll...

Young Writers Poetry Patrol Competition Activity Pack for KS1 Poetry Patrol is here to inspire your pupils aged 5-7 to get writing. They can write an acrostic poem, a riddle or a sense poem using the fun, free activities from the Acrostic Croc, Riddlin’ Rabbit or Sensory Skunk, which will ignite their imaginations so they’re ready to create fantastic poetry! Use the colourful worksheet […]

Young Writers My First Riddle Poetry Competition Activity Pack for Reception Introduce your reception class to poetry with My First Riddle from Young Writers. This fun competition encourages younger pupils to use their senses and imagination to create their own original riddle. Your class can write riddles on any theme, from the current class topic to people, places or animals. The entry deadline is 24 May […]

How my Experience as an EAL Pupil Helps me Support my own Students My own problems as an EAL pupil helped me understand the importance of tackling vocabulary limitations to support learning, says Farzana Iqbal...

Understanding ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Children Longterm and little-understood illnesses like ME, or chronic fatigue syndrome, can leave pupils misdiagnosed, isolated and forgotten, so it pays to spot the signs, says Claire Tripp...

National Poetry Day assembly resources

National Poetry Day assembly – Explore ‘truth’ with five poets Deliver a National Poetry Day assembly with the help of verse by Joseph Coelho, Michael Rosen, Rachel Rooney, Karl Nova and Victoria Adukwei-Bulley… This assembly plan by Jonny Walker is based around the theme of ‘truth’ and will last around 30 to 40 minutes. All children will require a small piece of paper and a pencil. […]

Composing music is a skill every child can and should do Composing isn’t about trying to emulate historical figures in wigs and tights; it’s a skill everyone can learn – and teach – without fear, says Dr Elizabeth Stafford...

Teaching primary children the building blocks of sentence construction The methods for teaching English set out in The Writing Revolution can make a real breakthrough in the understanding of sentence construction, says Sophie Bartlett...

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