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Frozen fireworks science experiment in five easy steps What happens when we mix fluids of different densities? Emily Hunt has the answers...

Changes of state KS2 science lesson plan – Use ice blocks to build skyscrapers Help your class think about changes of state with this icy idea inspired by Michael Rosen, says Louise Stubberfield… Sometimes science seems a bit daunting because it can be difficult to find a context that children can grasp. But there are easy-to-access activities that do just that. Through his Book of Play, Michael Rosen is […]

Improve maths vocabulary using storytelling Make maths fun by using storytelling to introduce mathematical vocabulary, concepts and word problems, and provide the all-important excitement to boost learning, says Shannon O’Sullivan...

5 vocabulary ideas to improve students’ language use Support your students towards better language use, with the help of our resident word-wizard, Alex Quigley…

6 ideas for taking a curriculum deep dive – with free resources! At Reach Academy Feltham, Jon Hutchinson and colleagues took a long, hard, research-based look at their curriculum. Here's how they did it, and how you can too...

Stress – How teachers and students can manage it A reasonable level of stress is healthy for students and teachers alike – but if the pressure gets too much to handle, then it’s time to start working out the best way to eat an elephant, says David Didau...

Christmas lesson plan PDF

Christmas lesson plan PDF – Where do Christmas trees come from? There’s nothing like Christmas to engage young minds with activities that are fun, festive and full of opportunities for learning. This Christmas lesson plan PDF for KS2 is based around the old favourite of Christmas trees. It covers many different areas of the curriculum, including maths, science, history, art and design and RE. Christmas lesson […]

Our accountability system for schools needs urgent reform Our accountability system is certainly flawed at the moment – but if we don’t want to risk letting our children down, we need to look at reform, not abolition, says Fiona Millar...

Teacher workload – the Government must address the issues Schools are doing their bit to tackle the burden but it doesn’t help that they are being asked to do more with less...

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8 Solar System facts to wow students Open up new worlds for KS1/2 children and inspire awe and wonder with knowledge of space, says Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock...

Behaviour management – The confidence trick that keeps students in line The Pygmalion Effect means that if you assume your pupils will behave impeccably, they are highly likely to do so, says Gordon Cairns...

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I was bad at teaching reading – but then I found a better way Christopher Such hasn’t always taught reading well, but practice, and a good deal of research, have helped him develop a far better approach...

Use relatable fiction in PSHE to help children’s understanding of themselves and literature Using relatable fiction as a springboard for PSHE teaching can lead to children understanding both themselves and literature more deeply, says Jen Crofts...

Hero stories – What are children really learning from them? Children are surrounded by stories of heroes, says Vita Murrow – but what messages are they taking away from them?

The 7 deadly writing sins for schoolchildren (and how to prevent them) Tim Roach explains how to prevent bad grammar habits from taking hold, and how to fix them later down the line...

How Curwen Primary School is providing a service to pupils and parents alike “Most of the time, if you’ve got good-quality teaching, you’ll have excellent behaviour,” says Executive Headteacher Paul Harris...

Forcing children to finish books they don’t like won’t make them better readers Forcing children to finish books that don’t interest them won’t make them better readers, warns Hayley Scott – and it could hinder the rest of their learning, too…

Axel Scheffler – Use the art of illustration to help pupils with character development Could the art of illustration help your pupils with character development in their writing? TR&W spoke to Axel Scheffler, in search of the inside story...

How to lift poems off the page Poetry should be celebrated in every classroom, says Charlotte Hacking – so here are some ideas to help you get started...

Jonny Duddle – What becoming a published author taught me about resilience He always knew he wanted to write children’s books – but getting published meant Jonny Duddle learned a thing or two about perseverance...

10 ways to improve children’s vocabulary at your school An unwavering focus on vocabulary has allowed our pupils to soar, says Christabel Shepherd...

This low-stakes grammar game helps children build better sentences Christine Chen and Lindsay Pickton explain how this low-stakes analogue grammar game can sharpens pupils’ minds and leads to greater engagement...

Why the Bible can be a valuable source of inspiration for literacy teaching The Bible can represent a valuable source of inspiration for literacy teaching, says Andrew Prichard – especially if we take time to consider the whole story...

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