It’s been well over 100 years now since Britain’s involvement in the Great War, but we still come together to commemorate those that fought for their country. In preparation for Remembrance Day, we’ve pulled together some resources that are perfect for a lesson...
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...
Numicon was initially designed to facilitate children’s understanding and enjoyment of maths. The inventors (Oxford University Press) could not get their head around the fact that seemingly intelligent children were having real difficulty with maths. They felt that...
Twitter is a marvellous tool for all sorts of hobbies, niches and industries. Education is no exception. If you’re a teacher on Twitter, a whole world of tips and insight from education thought leaders, organisations and fellow teachers is at you feet. Don’t know...
Teaching maths is one of the most fulfilling jobs of a primary school teacher, but there are a few skills needed to be a great maths teacher. Basic maths skills are used throughout our lifetimes. Every day we compute sums, whether it’s the difference between the cost...
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...
