Easter and Spring activity – craft competition Competition To celebrate Easter and Spring, we have put together a competition for a chance to win some crafts for the King’s coronation! This fantastic prize gives you a range of crafts perfect for your class and...
Effective ways to teach phonics Phonics is one of many reading strategies for children, but unlike others, it focuses on matching letters to sounds. The goal is to provide children with the tools they need to ‘decode’ written language by assisting...
Teaching children how to proofread and edit their own work Teaching children how to proofread and edit their own work is vital for their futures and gaining independence. They can reflect on their work and critically analyse their own work as well as others before you...
Benefits of learning an instrument With international teach music week fast approaching, it is important for teachers to consider integrating music within their lesson planning. The week commences on the 20th-26th of March. The purpose of the week is to encourage...
The guide to sand, water and messy play We all love to be beside the seaside and, for many children, that’s precisely where they might be during the summer. But, why let that fun in the summer sun go to waste? Time spent exploring sand and water can be particularly...
British Science Week activities Each year, the British Science Association runs a ten-day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths called British Science Week. People from all over the UK take part in events and activities to develop their...
