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3 Reasons Superheroes have Special Powers over Pupils Looking for inspiring characters to encourage children to read and engage with the subject matter? Here’s why you should choose Lycra, says Kersti Worsley...

Speaking and listening needs to be almost as important as reading and writing We need to pay much more attention to speaking and listening – they’re so much more than the poor cousins of reading and writing, say Lee Parkinson and John Murray...

Present Global Issues as Age-Appropriate Stories and Help Children feel they can Make a Difference Presenting global issues as age-appropriate stories can give children confidence in their ability to make a difference, argues Sophie Siers...

If Children Don’t See Themselves in Books, How can they Feel Fully Included in Literature? If children never see themselves in books, how can they feel fully included in the world of literature, asks Joanna De Guia...

Teach grammar using pictures Nouns, prepositions, even the subjunctive; they can all be found in the right images, says Rachel Clarke. Best of all, they’re great for struggling readers...

KS2 Book Topic – Creative Classroom Activities with MG Leonard’s The Beetle Collector’s Handbook Get your pupils going bonkers for bugs with author MG Leonard’s creative classroom activities...

“Getting Published takes Perseverence and Luck” says Worst Witch Author Illustrator Jill Murphy Jill Murphy started writing books before leaving primary school – but it took luck and perseverance to get her work published...

8 of the best measurement worksheets and resources for KS2 maths Whether your primary pupils are looking at length, wondering about width, or pondering perimeter, these worksheets, lesson plans and activities will help them on their way...

4 Ways to Assess with Edtech Karin Bjerde’s practical tips can help put your students at the centre of the learning experience, and improve outcomes through technology...

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BLAST is Boosting Language Auditory Skills and Talking BLAST is linked to the National Curriculum and articulatory supports the development of the underpinning skills for phonics. Literacy can only develop on solid foundations of vocabulary, language structure and speech sound knowledge. With over 5,000 trained users, who have helped deliver the programme to over 1.7 million children, it has a proven track record […]

How to get students to dig deeper with a history club Unlock the mysteries of the past with your pupils and explore areas and activities beyond the classroom curriculum, says Bev Forrest...

Behaviour Management May be Divisive – But Don’t we All Want the Same Thing? Behaviour management is an emotive and divisive topic – but ultimately, doesn’t everyone working in schools want the same thing, asks Vic Goddard...

RHS KS1/2 Lesson Plan – Water Transportation in Plants Plants need water to grow. What happens if we don’t give our plants water? In this lesson, children will observe potted plants and cut plants, give water to some, but not others, and record the results during a week. Learning objectives Look at how water is transported within plants Discover the function of di

RHS KS1/2 Science & Geography Lesson Plan – Where in the World In this lesson children will understand that food is produced all over the world, and identify continents and countries on a world map. They will also begin to have an awareness that our food choices have an effect on the world environment. The Royal Horticultural Society is a charity established to share the best in […]

8 Ways to Celebrate Diversity with Primary Children Explore difference, equality and compassion with pupils through a joyful and inclusive learning experience, says Shaun Dellenty...

How Becoming a ‘Thinking School’ has Helped Our Children East Sheen Primary School in South West London never stops putting thought into the thinking approach to learning...

RHS KS1/2 Art & Design Lesson Plan – Ephemeral Art In this lesson children will respond to the work of ephemeral artists and link to their own work, identify and understand the qualities of natural materials available to create ephemeral art and work collaboratively with others to produce a natural sculpture. They will also review their own and others’ work and suggest changes. The Royal […]

RHS KS1/2 Science Lesson Plan – Going on a Seed Safari In this lesson children will understand that plants grow from seeds and understand that there are living and non-living things in the world around them. They will also discover that seeds can be dried, stored and planted another year; create and design their own seed packet; and write clear sowing instructions. The Royal Horticultural Society […]

RHS KS1/2 Art & Design Lesson Plan – Colour All Around Us In this lesson, children will explore the visual and tactile elements of a garden, learn about great artists inspired by nature and make links to their own work, and experiment with line, shape, colour, tone, pattern and texture with a range of materials. The Royal Horticultural Society is a charity established to share the best […]

Equally Safe – Dealing with Prejudice-Related Incidents: Guidance for Schools ‘Equally Safe’ was developed to support settings and schools to respond effectively to prejudice-related incidents. This document is underpinned by a commitment to working in partnership with school leaders to ensure safe learning for every child, and an education free of discrimination and harassment. This guidance will help support schools to meet the Public Sector […]

Faith in Us – Educating Young People on Islamophobia for Primary and Secondary This resource has been designed for both primary and secondary teachers for use in the classroom to work with young people and educate about Islamophobia. The resource provides background information outlining the reality and impact of Islamophobia on both young people and wider society; starting points to help educators to ensure that they are creating […]

All Inclusive – Tackling Disability-Related Bullying in Primary Schools This resource has been developed for primary teachers to support equality work in their schools, so that all children can appreciate and celebrate the contribution that people with a disability can make in our society. Every school will at some time have a child or children who have a disability and being able to develop […]

How Useful is Pre-Course School Experience for Trainee Teachers? Pre-course experience won’t stop new teachers suffering from shock when they get their first placements because challenges of the job vary...

Could Edtech Stop Us Teaching to the Test? Making use of the media they love can help students succeed in English literature, says Emma Slater...

Teaching poetry – How rap can inspire a love of words and poetry in primary children Did you know ‘rap’ is an acronym? It stands for rhythm and poetry, and it can unlock creativity and inspire a love of words, rhyme and music among children, says Karl Nova...

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