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Pin on road map, representing SEND provision

SEND provision – Shipley CE Primary case study How a bit of creativity, plus a little bit of elbow grease, has transformed an out-of-date space into the perfect SEND provision haven...

The front cover of Teach Primary magazine issue 19.2

Teach Primary’s March 2025 issue is out NOW! Well, what do you know, Ofsted has done it again. My social feeds and inbox have been flooded with outraged educators over the last week or so, and I can’t say I blame them. The goalposts have shifted once again, folks, and nobody’s quite sure whether we’ve jumped out of the frying pan and into […]

Plant growing out of pile of coins, representing school fundraising ideas

School fundraising ideas – How to secure the money you need What fundraising avenues are available to schools and what does it take to generate revenue in an effective, sustainable way? Join us as we find out...

Cultural capital – What it is, and why your students need it Join us as we explore the importance of cultural capital and the ways it enriches students' experiences...

Present progressive tense – KS1/KS2 worksheets & resources Looking for top resources and ideas to teach the present progressive tense in KS1 and KS2? This list has you covered with engaging games, worksheets and activities...

Teacher working with pupils with SLCN

SLCN – What schools need to know to support children Learn what SLCN means, how to identify it in children and how best to support them, with real-life examples from UK schools...

Worksheet featuring words ending in lt and ft

Words ending in lt and ft – Handwriting & comprehension sheet This worksheet has five sentences each missing a word ending in ‘lt’ or ‘ft’, such as: These words ending in ‘lt’ and ‘ft’ are listed at the top of the sheet, and children need to look at the images and use their comprehension skills to write each one into the gap in each sentence. Example […]

Roald Dahl books – Teaching their subversive themes in class Roald Dahl’s books are often hilarious, packed with larger-than-life characters, imaginative settings and humorous situations. But behind these there are also thought-provoking issues and questions for children to consider, says creative learning consultant, writer and former teacher, Carey Fluker Hunt… Dahl is a master storyteller and his books simply fizz with memorable characters and outrageous happenings. […]

Teaching handwriting – Best strategies and resources In this comprehensive guide on teaching handwriting, we explore essential strategies, resources and tips to help you effectively develop your students’ handwriting skills… Why is teaching handwriting important? There’s plenty of emphasis on handwriting in the EYFS profile, and throughout the KS1 and KS2 English national curriculum. The national curriculum guidance states that there should […]

KS1 books – Recommended by literacy experts Passionate about books and want to plant a seed that will grow into a lifelong love of reading among your KS1 pupils? Here, literacy experts share their top recommendations. These engaging stories, packed with rich language and thought-provoking themes, are excellent for supporting early literacy development, plus each book also has a free teaching ideas […]

Morning Challenge resources

Morning Challenge – Free morning tasks for Years 1-6 Morning Challenge provides fun and engaging daily educational resources for primary-aged students, helping you save valuable time. All the resources are designed for full-screen viewing on an interactive whiteboard. Here we’re offering a variety of sample resources from Morning Challenge. The pack contains wellbeing, maths and English resources, plus classic morning resources for both KS1 […]

Talk partners high-fiving each other

Talk partners – The what, the why and the how Learn the most effective way to use this classroom staple, including important dos and don'ts, with this advice from Jack Dabell, education advisor at Tapestry...

Young pupils in class, representing adaptive teaching

Adaptive teaching – What it looks like & why it’s important Adaptive teaching is about making reflective, real-time observations that allow you to change your teaching on the go...

Character description – Best resources for KS1/KS2 Create characters with depth, desires and three dimensions with these excellent activities, ideas, lesson plans and more...

Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance

Design and Technology Progression Framework – Guidance The Design and Technology Progression Framework (included in this download) was developed by the Design and Technology Association in collaboration with the National Curriculum Expert Group for D&T. Design and Technology Progression Framework guidance This download contains a document full of guidance for teachers on understanding the Framework, covering: There are also ideas for how […]

Teacher burnout work-life balance self-evaluation worksheet

Teacher burnout – Self-evaluation worksheet Raise awareness of teacher burnout with this free ‘Wheel of Teaching’ wellbeing resource. Teaching is one of the most fulfilling careers, but it can also be exhausting. Long hours, endless paperwork and the emotional demands of supporting pupils can quickly lead to teacher burnout. That’s why it’s crucial to take a step back, reflect and […]

Yoga in primary schools activity PDF

Yoga in primary schools – 5-minute poem and stretching exercise Want to introduce yoga into your primary school? This beautifully structured yoga routine for primary schools combines movement, breathwork and poetry to guide children through a series of gentle stretches inspired by nature. As they embody a tree, rain, a mountain and a growing seed, children will improve their physical awareness. They’ll also experience a […]

Thinking maps templates and lesson plan

Thinking maps – 8 free templates and how to use them If you’re still only using sheets of differentiated questions to develop reading comprehension, it’s time to update your practice with thinking maps, says Nikki Gamble… It’s 10am on Monday and the literacy lesson in Green class is in full swing. The children are well-organised and appear to be working purposefully on the task at hand. […]

Suffixes game worksheet for Year 2

Suffix worksheets – Fun ‘Roll a suffix’ dice game for Year 2 This ‘Roll a Suffix’ game worksheet is a fun and interactive way for Year 2 children to develop their understanding of suffixes. The game is simple to play. Each child takes turns rolling a dice and moving forward to the next word that matches the suffix they have rolled. The suffixes are as follows: -ment; […]

Suffixes Year 2 resources

Suffixes Year 2 – Best games and worksheets for KS1 SPaG Make sure Y2 children's suffix work is more than just an add-on in your spelling, punctuation and grammar learning, with these activities, ideas and more...

Emotional literacy – Passport intervention worksheet & advice This emotional literacy PDF is a tool designed to promote pupils’ confidence and resilience, their skills of organisation and presentation, and their attitude to their learning – all through improved understanding of themselves. How to use this emotional literacy resource This emotional literacy passport is a tool to promote pupils’ confidence and resilience, their skills […]

KS1 algebra addition and subtraction worksheet

KS1 algebra – Addition and subtraction worksheet Algebra is simply a way of thinking about numbers, patterns and relationships – concepts that children in KS1 are already beginning to grasp through basic arithmetic. This basic algebra worksheet for KS1 makes the transition from arithmetic to algebra seamless and enjoyable. The worksheet provides 20 simple equations that help children become familiar with using […]

Story sequencing KS1 drama lesson plan

Story sequencing – KS1 drama lesson plan about fables Use drama techniques in KS1 to explore the ‘Tortoise and Hare’ fable, thinking about story sequencing, characters and themes. Drama provides children with a fun, practical and meaningful way of exploring the world. For young children, stories in particular help them to learn important lessons from the actions of others. In this lesson, which is […]

Hogarth Primary schoolchildren standing in outdoor area

Hogarth Primary – From failing school to inspiring community A passionate leadership team has transformed Brentwood’s once failing Hogarth Primary into a vibrant and inspiring community...

EAL lesson plan example

EAL lesson plan – Example documents for teachers Supporting EAL pupils in all subjects can be tricky, but using these simple strategies in your classroom will make it easier...

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