24 Jun 2020 | Ideas for Teaching & Learning, Primary
7 good story starters for KS2 and free writing Is there anything more intimidating than a blank page and the request to write a story? Okay, lots of things. But have you ever actually tried it? Cue a blank mind and a stationary pencil. But story writing can be...
24 Jun 2020 | All, Ideas for Teaching & Learning, Primary
6 fun outdoor maths activities There are millions of ideas for fun maths activities, but you can really get the class excited with outdoor maths activities. Outdoor maths offers up so many fun and simple opportunities for learning many maths topics: from number and...
12 Jun 2020 | Ideas for Teaching & Learning, Primary
5 Chinese New Year teaching ideas Chinese New Year is the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar, so we’ve collated some Chinese New Year teaching ideas so you can celebrate with your pupils! Chinese New Year can begin on any date during the 21st January...
12 Jun 2020 | Ideas for Teaching & Learning, Primary
5 activities to teach phonics outdoors Whether you can see sun or snow through the window, it’s possible to teach phonics outdoors, giving them a fresh and exciting lift. Mixing a sensory-rich environment into how you teach phonics can help to improve your pupils’...
11 Jun 2020 | Ideas for Teaching & Learning, Primary
Building literacy skills: using LEGO ® in the classroom Using LEGO ® in the classroom isn’t a new idea. But it is a great idea. Building language using LEGO bricks is a fantastic way to engage a class, as well as provide a multi-sensory approach to building literacy...
8 Jun 2020 | Ideas for Teaching & Learning, Primary
13 simple story starters for key stage 1 children Children, much like adults, sometimes need a little kickstart to get their creative juices flowing. When it comes to writing a story, the blank page can cause panic in anyone – this is where open-ended story starters...
