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...
You’ve nearly completed Autumn 1; in gaming terms, you’ve just beaten the big boss at the end of the level 1. But how will you spend you well-earned week off? Let us help you to decide with our fun teacher quiz that will tell you exactly how best to spend you week...
For many children, the thought of not trick or treating this Halloween is gloomier than the ghostly stories being told to celebrate the occasion, but why not bring an additional event into your classroom to combat the disappointment? Hope Education are encouraging...
