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Forces and magnets Year 3 resources

Forces and magnets Year 3 – Science medium-term plan This six-week forces and magnets Year 3 series of lessons focuses on giving children an understanding of what makes objects move and how. Plan author Abby King has devised a range of activities for effective and engaging learning using different materials and the character Traction Man from the book of the same name by Mini […]

Teach Primary issue 18.3 is OUT NOW! At last, some sunny days are upon us! A hopeful ray of light is very much the vibe of this issue’s SEND special too. We have some really heartening success stories for you, including Emily Rushton’s moving feature about neurodiversity champions (p60). Elsewhere, Lisa Pigg talks us through how her school rolled out a series […]

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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...

Three happy children, representing the idea of a neurodiversity champion

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...

Films about identity resource pack

Films about identity – PSHE activity pack for KS2-4 This resource looks at six popular and impactful films about identity. It provides tips for the arrangement of an Into Film club, suggestions for film reviewing, and activities to enhance and support screenings. The films included are: There are activities suitable for all abilities. Start by focusing on an easier film, then move on to […]

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...

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...

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5 reasons to use… the Roarsome Writing Club films, developed by children’s author Jenny McLachlan 30 Second Briefing Best-selling children’s author and former teacher Jenny McLachlan has launched a suite of ‘Roarsome Writing Club’ films designed to share her top writing tips with teachers and their students. Here are five reasons to try them… 1. Easy-to-follow steps Each film introduces the class to one of Jenny’s tried-and-tested techniques to improve […]

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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 […]

Cultural capital in education – How great school trips build it The best providers of educational visits will repay your investment of time and money with fantastic learning opportunities and brilliant ways to boost pupils’ cultural capital, as Teachwire explains… Building students’ cultural capital in education is a key part of giving them a broader understanding of the world around them. Not only does it help […]

Illustration of a boy reading - Ofsted English review

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 […]

Probability KS2 lesson plan

Probability KS2 – Playful dice investigation lesson plan Discussing mathematical chance can be convoluted, so why not try this playful probability KS2 lesson plan to investigate frequency and fractions… This investigation came to me out of the blue in my early years of teaching, when I had a Year 5 class. It was such an immediate hit with pupils that I’ve repeated it […]

Pilot

Pilot Pen UK launches inspiring campaign to promote the benefits of handwriting Pilot Pen UK is inviting your school to take part in its MAKE YOUR MARK COMPETITION, for the chance to see your pupils’ hand-drawn creations on billboards all over London... Your handwriting and the way you make your mark is as unique to you as your fingerprint or your smile. Writing, sketching, doodling and designing all […]

Fractions SATs questions worksheet

Fractions SATs questions – KS2 maths worksheets These fractions SATs questions will help to test and extend students’ understanding as well as helping them to prepare for their SATs. These questions have fully-worked solutions. You can display these on a whiteboard to make feedback with students more efficient. This resource contains questions which require students to shade a given fraction of a […]

Elizabeth Blackwell activity pack

Elizabeth Blackwell activity pack – 19th-century doctor and feminist International Women’s Day is a great time to introduce pupils to Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female medical doctor in the United States. Use this free activity booklet to explore key facts about Elizabeth. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. Activity ideas Use the examples on the included code breaker worksheet […]

Famous LGBT scientists activity pack

Famous LGBT scientists – Neena Schwartz activity pack Pride Month is a great time to introduce pupils to the achievements of famous LGBT scientists. Use this free activity booklet to explore key facts about Neena Schwartz – endocrinologist, feminist and LGBTQ+ advocate. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. Activity ideas The LGBTQ+ Pride flag comprises rainbow colours. The […]

Black scientist booklet

Black scientist – Dr Shirley Ann Jackson booklet Use this free activity booklet to explore key facts about famous black scientist, Dr Shirley Ann Jackson. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. This resource is perfect for Black History Month. Activity ideas Fill in the gaps in Dr Shirley Ann Jackson’s biography on the included worksheet. Use the first […]

Earth Day activity

Earth Day activity – Learn about scientist John McConnell Use this free Earth Day activity booklet to explore key facts about John McConnell, the founder of Earth Day. There are also fun activities and discussion starters for your students. Earth Day activity ideas Global warming and climate change are affecting many animals’ habitats. Use the included worksheet to match the animal to the troubles. […]

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