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Planning for Journey by Aaron Becker

Journey by Aaron Becker – KS2 cross-curricular planning If a picture paints a thousand words, it’s easy to see why picture book Journey by Aaron Becker tells such a fantastical, epic tale. With so much to look at and think about, Journey by Aaron Becker is a book that you can read on many levels. As Becker says in a mini-documentary on his […]

Repeated pattern art lesson plan

Repeated pattern art – Additive & subtractive printmaking lesson Repetition isn’t always a creative cul de sac, as this repeated pattern art lesson plan demonstrates… Learning objectives Repeated pattern art Children can quickly learn how to employ a number of simple print processes that offer opportunities to create multiple prints that they can share, swap or give away. The printmaking processes we use in […]

The Ultimate School Trip with Disney Cruise Line

For a chance to WIN a magical four-night cruise this summer with your class!* Disney Cruise Line is giving one lucky UK-based primary school teacher (with the school’s permission), their entire class, and their families the chance to win The Ultimate School Trip this August! Honorary supply teacher Roman Kemp will welcome the winners on board the Disney Dream, where the class will experience unique, magical lessons like never […]

Determiners KS2 lesson plan

Determiners KS2 – Cute hedgehogs grammar lesson plan Make the prickly subject of determiners stick with a cute determiners KS2 lesson focused on these spiky garden favourites… Determiners are scattered across almost every sentence in English. Many of us are blissfully unaware of their determined presence. Since the advent of the 2014 curriculum, children are now introduced to the concept of a determiner […]

Spelling games KS2 worksheets

Spelling games KS2 – 100+ free worksheets Give pupils the chance to explore and experiment with prefixes and suffixes, with over 100 free spelling sheets...

Schoolboy taking part in school led tutoring

School led tutoring – 2024 guidance and advice for teachers Discover everything about school-led tutoring in 2024, from funding and choosing tutors to scheduling and making it work effectively...

Speech bubble made up of different countries' flags, representing EAL in education

EAL in education – Simple strategies for supporting students Elevate your classroom with our guide to EAL in education, packed with tips for inclusivity...

Happy teacher leaning back, representing overcoming teacher stress

Teacher stress – Mindfulness and coping strategies for educators Take a deep breath and find your happy place with these on-the-go tension-busters...

DT mechanisms KS2 lesson plan

DT mechanisms KS2 – Pop-up books lesson plan This DT mechanisms KS2 project focuses on moving pictures created with paper and card. This is an affordable, accessible and educationally sound way to develop children’s understanding. Children never seem to tire of the magic of moving picture books. They are often the most worn and well-used books in the school library. Children enjoy bringing […]

Girl at desk using knowledge organisers

Knowledge organisers – Examples, templates and what to avoid A simple guide to producing the best knowledge organisers for your primary or secondary pupils...

Knowledge organiser template

Knowledge organiser template – Free blank download Use this knowledge organiser template from Jon Hutchinson to create documents for your own classroom… Every topic at Reach Academy Feltham, has knowledge organisers at its heart. These are both the anchor and the lodestar of any unit of work. Each knowledge organiser is a single sheet of A4 paper with all of the essential […]

Maths support for parents

Maths support for parents – Example newsletters for KS1/2 Are adults at home finding it difficult to support their children with maths? Provide extra maths support for parents by sending out a regular newsletter to explain new vocab and pique their interest… Every one of us does maths in some form every day. That might be setting a timer while cooking, working out what […]

Teens on ski slope

OEAP – School visit guidance, support and training In the ever-changing world of school trips, here’s how can you keep up-to-date with the latest advice and guidance...

Writing dialogue KS2 teaching resources

Writing dialogue KS2 – Sharna Jackson WAGOLL Creating dialogue that not only feels ‘right’, but also introduces and develops plot-points is a mark of really strong writing...

English starters – Easy 5-minute ideas (with resources) Children’s brains a little rusty? Get them in the mood for learning and develop their thinking skills with these quick and easy English starters for primary… 8 English starters to try 1 | Penny for your thoughts This is a flexible activity that can be focused into different topic areas. Children can either work alone or in […]

Teach Primary issue 18.2 is OUT NOW! Strike up the band – our music special has arrived! It’s lovely to be able to shine a light on this often overlooked and underfunded subject. In this issue, Sally-Anne Brown and Vic Holmes explain how enthusiasm, good planning and the right resources can outweigh your lack of music knowledge (p56). Meanwhile, Ben Connor puts […]

Martin Clunes – “School was a weekly agony” Martin Clunes wasn't happy at boarding school – but his daughter's experiences have convinced him that times have changed...

KS2 World War 2 history lesson plan

KS2 World War 2 – School logbooks history lesson plan School logbooks provide fascinating first-hand accounts of the everyday wartime experience in York, bringing history to life for your pupils...

Natural History Museum

Immerse your class in the latest learning adventures at the Natural History Museum in 2024 Schools are rushing to book our engaging educational sessions... There are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors this year with the Natural History Museum, with engaging exclusive opportunities for schools to enrich learning for pupils in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. From May, we are running brand new Minibeast Hunt and Pond Dipping sessions. In […]

Child with puppy, representing a nurture group

Nurture group – Two case studies Nurture groups within schools have proved successful in supporting children who are facing emotional and social challenges...

Jolly Phonics checklist

Jolly Phonics checklist – End-of-year resource for KS1/2 Use this single-page, end-of-year Jolly Phonics checklist to assess the progress of individual pupils. This helps you to quickly identify any gaps in progress through the Jolly Phonics programme. Jolly Phonics checklist progress areas Jolly Phonics uses the synthetic phonics method of teaching letter sounds in a way that is fun and multi-sensory.

KS2 democracy lesson plan

KS2 democracy – Government and the free press PSHE lesson How do democracies work? Why do we need a free and enquiring press? Get some help exploring these big questions with this lesson plan...

Narrative writing KS2 resources

Narrative writing KS2 – Writing from a character’s POV WAGOLL Peer inside the mind of the author, and help pupils understand how to show important events through a character’s eyes...

The word 'bonjour', representing foreign languages in primary schools

Foreign languages in primary schools – 8 ways to embed MFL Teaching modern languages doesn’t need to be limited to a thirty-minute slot each week...

Leaflet with instructions for crafts using plastic bottles

Crafts using plastic bottles – 10 creative ways to reuse them This download contains ten ideas for crafts using plastic bottles. Not only are these ideas fun, but they could also save you money! Over the last 50 years, plastic products have become almost irreplaceable in our lives and are used in huge quantities across the world. In the UK alone, 15 million plastic bottles are […]

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