Christmas is almost upon us, but there is no rest of us teachers (at least not yet). As classes continue during the festive period, how do you incorporate seasonal themes into your day-to-day lessons? Without our Christmas tree fractions worksheet, you can do exactly...
Primary school children are required to learn all about light, shadows, and reflection as part of the primary science programme of study. In year 2, pupils need to be able to understand how plants need light to grow and stay healthy. By the end of year 6, pupils...
When driving the maths mastery approach, manipulatives are a key part of a teacher’s armoury. From Early Years and KS1, right through to KS2, manipulatives can be used to enhance maths understanding. Hands on resources are fast becoming an essential part of the how we...
Teachers spend a lot of time encouraging students to read in school. Some children develop a passion for reading at a young age and never lose it. Others love reading and then fall off the literature train as they get older and find other distractions. A lot dislike...
Fireworks are some of the most visually spectacular uses of basic science, so why not take the opportunity of bonfire night to teach children how fireworks work and what fireworks are made of? In this lesson plan (aimed at KS2 pupils), you will be provided with a...
Are you new to teaching phonics, or are you a seasoned campaigner just looking for fresh ideas and new ways to engage pupils in your class? Either way, you’ve come to the right place. In this piece, we’ll give you a collection of the best ways to teach phonics no...
