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Coronavirus shutdown: this isn’t just a job – I’m invested in my pupils’ lives Y6 teacher Sophie Bartlett on having to plan an impromptu last day for her class

On this last day of teaching, let’s keep morale high What to say to children on the last day of school before the coronavirus shutdown

Topical Tuesdays from The Week Junior – Coronavirus and Covid-19 This week’s story looks at the spread of the coronavirus, which causes Covid-19, and the effect it has has in Italy. Covid-19 is a disease caused by a new type of coronavirus, with symptoms including breathing difficulties, a sore throat and a high temperature. The Italian government has placed the country in quarantine, in an […]

Preposition resources – 9 of the best examples, activities and worksheets for KS2 English Over, under, in and out, that's what prepositions are all about! Well, there's a bit more to it than that, so these lesson ideas and more will help you teach this topic in your classroom...

Teach engineering by creating a spider’s web with a hoop and string How easy is it to make a good spiderweb? Emily Hunt shows you...

Alliteration – 11 amazing activities and ideas for KS1 and KS2 English Whether you want wonderful worksheets, brilliant book topics or long lists of alliterative examples, these resources can help kids grasp this topic faster than you can say 'She sells seashells by the sea shore'...

Career progression in school can transform relationships with friends and colleagues Trust can fluctuate depending on your position, says Adam Riches...

Hyperbole – 8 of the best examples and resources for KS2 English What's the best, most-useful, and worthwhile SPaG topic you can teach? Hyperbole of course. It's awe-inspiring. So we've picked out the greatest, most-fantastic activities, ideas and more for you to use...

How to explore local history at KS2 Bev Forrest starts with a journey from the cricket ground in Pudsey to the battlefields of the Somme in 1916, to show that regional stories can have global significance…

EAL self-assessment lesson plan and images for KS2 This lesson gives EAL learners structures for communicating what they have and haven’t understood during all lessons – and all parts of the lesson – say Caroline Scott and Isabelle Bridger Eames… Self-assessment is a vital part of learning, allowing children to take control over their learning. This lesson will give EAL learners some language […]

Ofsted cannot be immune from criticism Ofsted might currently have the government’s full backing, but as a growing number of influential voices line up to criticise the existing schools accountability system, its position shouldn’t be seen as unassailable, says Melissa Benn...

The truth about primary music specialists I am often asked, ‘How can untrained, unconfident, 'non-specialist', 'non-musician' teachers deliver music successfully in a primary school?’, says Jimmy Rotheram...

Onomatopoeia – 8 of the best examples, worksheets and resources for KS2 English Make a splash on primary pupils' language learning with these activities, ideas, lesson plans and videos for teaching onomatopoeia in your classroom...

8 Ancient Egyptian facts to wow your class From King Tut and Sen priests to earthquake-making gods and antediluvian toothpaste, these gems are sure to pique pupils’ interest, says Adrian Burrows...

Cloudburst by Wilbur Smith – Extracts and teaching notes for KS2 This resource, for use with Wilbur Smith’s new book Cloudburst, is suitable for ages 9-11, and includes extracts from the text and corresponding discussion questions and activities. It covers themes such as conservation, adventure writing, teamwork and betrayal. About the book When Jack Courtney’s parents are abducted by mercenaries whilst the family are on a […]

Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World by Konnie Huq – Extracts and teaching notes for KS2 This resource, for use with Konnie Huq’s book Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World, is suitable for ages 7+, and includes extracts from the text and corresponding discussion questions and activities. The book was shortlisted for a Teach Primary Book Award in 2020 and covers themes such as pets, best friends, brainbusters […]

Life in the Bronze Age scheme of work for KS2 history What was life like in the Bronze Age? These enquiry-based lessons are based on two archaeological discoveries made by Canterbury Archaeological Trust: the amazing Bronze Age Boat found at Dover and an intriguing Bronze Age burial from the Thanet Earth site. This scheme of work is written by Canterbury Archaeological Trust and Canterbury Christ Church […]

Discovering archaeology and the Bronze Age – Subject knowledge and Teachers’ Guide for KS2/3 history This comprehensive subject knowledge and teaching guide is a product of the expertise of archaeologists and educators and draws on archaeological techniques, sites and discoveries along the English Channel and North Sea. While Section 4 is aimed at primary schools, other content will appeal to students of Archaeology and those looking more deeply into the […]

Anglo-Saxon death and ritual – Enquiry-based activity for KS2 History The excavation known as The Meads, Sittingbourne took place in 2008, before construction of houses, shops and a pub at the site, where 227 inhumation graves were discovered and excavated. Although the bones were in a poor state, archaeologists also found over 2,500 artefacts, including weapons, dress accessories, knives and pottery, recovered. These enabled archaeologists […]

Teach fake news and hoaxes with Lisa Thompson’s The Boy who Fooled the World Even after my childhood verse proved pleasingly popular, I never dreamt I would one day be sharing it with children in primary schools as a published author, says Lisa Thompson...

Sally Phillips – “Being at an all girls school gives you the freedom to be silly” Boarding school wasn’t the best experience for writer and actor Sally Phillips – but it had its moments...

“Teachers shouldn’t execute government policy” We might agree that teachers should keep their political views out of the classroom, but that’s not helped by politics persistently intruding on education, says Ian Mitchell…

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum

The National Holocaust Centre and Museum – Days to Remember Take Leo’s journey with us. The Journey is an award-winning exhibition designed for primary schools and the only one of its kind in Europe. Pupils will visit the National Holocaust Centre and Museum in Laxton, Nottinghamshire, and follow the story of a young Jewish boy from 1930s Nazi Germany to safety in England via the […]

12 memories barely repressed from primary school Jonny Walker runs us through a dozen things from his childhood schooldays that if he can't forget, he might as well share with us all...

Emotive language examples

Emotive language examples – Emotion wheel resource Using an emotion vocabulary wheel to provide students with emotive language examples in English lessons can be an effective tool for expanding pupils’ emotional vocabulary and enhancing their language skills. Emotions play a significant role in human communication, and having a rich repertoire of emotional words can greatly enhance a person’s ability to express themselves […]

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