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Red, Blue or Green: Which colour pen is best for marking?
It’s an age-old teaching debate that seemingly has no answer. We look into what the industry, and even science, has to say about coloured pens and marking.
Ancient Egyptian resource: Label the map
Learn about key sites from the Ancient Egyptians, plus the importance of the river Nile, with this free downable map resource.
Ancient Egypt: A timeline
Layout more than 30 centuries of Ancient Egyptian civilization with these 28 unique flashcards covering major events of the period.
Free download: Academic year activity wall planner 2021/22
Download our free printable activity wall planner for schools with the full academic year filled with all of the key dates you need to help you with lesson and assembly planning. The ultimate teacher calendar!
Ancient Egyptian glossary and vocabulary list
Enhance your class’s knowledge on Ancient Egypt with this 16-word strong glossary of key terms and definitions from the time. Download it for free.
Resource: How the Ancient Egyptians made mummies
Explore one of the most fascinating processes in all of history with this step-by-step guide to mummifcation for KS1 and KS2 pupils.
Ancient Egyptian resource: Howard Carter and the discovery of Tutankhamun
Enhance your pupil’s learning of Howard Carter and Tutankhmun with these two distinctive worksheets that enhance comprehension and writing skills.
Ancient Egypt resource: Crack the hieroglyphic code
Teach your class about the written language of the Ancient Egyptians, the hieroglyphics, with this free code-breaking activity pack and game download.
How to make the perfect Ancient Egyptian classroom display
Bring your classroom to life this term with this amazing teacher-made Ancient Eyptian display. Follow the step-by-step guide.
13 Ancient Egypt activity ideas that will excite your class
Learning all about the ancient Egyptians this term? Browse this collection of activity ideas to leave your class excited and enthused when learning about the period.
Craft: How to make a pyramid
Get interactive when learning about the ancient pyramids with this fun and easy craft idea. Make your own pyramid from clay in just a few steps.
Alphabetical order worksheet pack
Getting to know the letters of the alphabet can be a challenge, but it’s also an important skill. Download our free alphabetical order worksheet pack.