Creative writing tips for kids Creative writing can often be hard to integrate into lessons for teachers. This part of the English curriculum has many aspects to cover. Plus, some children love writing creatively, whilst others can find it daunting which is a...
7 amazing handwriting ideas for the classroom Practising handwriting is key to children’s development, especially when it’s time to move away from pencils and start using pens. Using pens helps children to improve their fine motor skills and prepares them for their...
The Big Schools’ Birdwatch – Enter our competition Get your school involved with the Big Schools’ Birdwatch this winter. The Big Schools Birdwatch runs from the 6th of January – 20th of February 2023 and is the ideal activity that gets your class closer to...
Negative and positive number activities to do in the classroom Numbers can be tricky for children to grasp, especially when negative numbers are thrown into the mix. Visual representations and games can help pupils to understand positive and negative numbers in an...
A guide to planning lessons effectively Planning lessons can be difficult and quite stressful for teachers. To constantly plan for the week ahead with fresh ideas and an aim at what pupils are learning isn’t the easiest. To assist you with preparing your lessons we...
The Chinese New Year story Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival or Lunar New Year is the oldest traditional festival in China, but where does the origin and story behind the holiday come from? Many existing customs and activities of the festival can be...
