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Rainbow number bonds to 10

Number bonds – Games, worksheets and how to teach them Help your pupils know number bonds to 20 and beyond with these lesson ideas, videos and worksheets...

number bonds to 20 worksheet

Number bonds to 20 worksheet – Free KS1 printable maths PDF This free printable number bonds to 20 worksheet is perfect for KS1 teachers looking to build students’ maths fluency. First, children need to work out how many blue bricks and how many yellow bricks there are in the tens frames. They can then use these amounts to write number sentences adding up to 20. For […]

Sarah Forbes Bonetta lesson plan

Sarah Forbes Bonetta – Significant individuals KS1 lesson Can children work out who Sarah Forbes Bonetta was and whether she was a ‘significant figure’ of the Victorian era? Learning objectives Who was Sarah Forbes Bonetta? Sarah Forbes Bonetta was one of Queen Victoria’s many goddaughters. She led a privileged life as the Queen paid all her bills, bought her clothes, and even paid […]

Speckle the Spider KS1 cross-curricular planning ideas

Speckle the Spider – KS1 cross-curricular planning ideas A talent for tap dancing, an adventurous spirit and the ability to inspire reading and writing – introduce your KS1 pupils to Speckle, a very special spider indeed… Look at alliteration, hold a class talent show and follow Speckle’s journey for worldwide fame through numerous countries in this KS1 book topic from Judy Clark. What […]

Colourful chalks, representing Miss Honey from Matilda

Miss Honey – Is Matilda’s teacher a role model or unprofessional? Is it time to reevaluate our feelings about Matilda's beloved teacher?

Shut the box game

Shut the box game – Rules and printable board (plus Subitising Snap) Shut the Box is a wonderfully straightforward game with a wealth of hidden mathematical potential. It encourages mathematical thinking and discussion, which is something we should strive to integrate into every maths lesson. This download contains: How to play Shut the Box To get started, you’ll need a game board with numbered flaps from 1 […]

Recycling poster worksheet

Recycling poster – Creative writing activity for KS1 / KS2 This worksheet features writing prompts to help pupils create a persuasive poster promoting the benefits of recycling. It comes from the OUP primary literacy resource series Project X Origins. The recycling poster resource guides pupils to plan a recycling poster by brainstorming powerful words, questions and specific actions they want to encourage. Pupils then need […]

Illustration of four people swapping information, representing peer marking

Peer marking – Making this strategy work in primary & secondary Getting students to improve each other’s work is the Holy Grail of assessment. But you’ve got to build the right foundations...

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 […]

Boy hugging man, representing attachment disorder in children

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...

Pipe cleaner figures walking up steps, representing curriculum sequencing

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 […]

Teacher talking to student in corridor, representing school rules

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...

Smiling teacher with schoolgirl, representing following Paul Dix teaching advice

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...

A primary schoolgirl sitting at a desk with a computer

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 […]

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