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Primary Blog
We’re a helpful hub for primary school teachers and early years practitioners. Find articles on education, advice, wellbeing and free resources and activity ideas.
Sports Day: Teacher preparation
With sports day coming up fast its important for teachers to be prepared to create a safe and fun day. Follow our teacher preparation guide to help
What does upcycling mean?
What does upcycling mean? Discover what upcycling is & the benefits in our blog. Find out about Staedtler’s Noris upcycled wood pencils too!
School meals- Setting up breakfast clubs in schools
School meals are vital for children. As a teacher it’s your duty to help with setting up breakfast clubs in schools. Find out how in our blog
Tips for drawing using Bic graphite pencils
Help your pupils develop their drawing with our handy tips for drawing. Explore BIC graphite pencils & why they are best to use for drawing.
Ways to memorise the locations of countries on a world map
Help pupils to memorise locations of countries on a world map with our fun & engaging activity ideas that children will love.
Children’s Art Week activities
Use our Children’s Art Week activities to celebrate the event & instil a passion for art in your pupils. Read our blog to find out more.
Facts about the Windrush
Learn all about Windrush & Black history through our facts about Windrush. Expand children’s knowledge & show the importance of Windrush
Children’s Art Week competition- closed!
Celebrate Children’s Art week by sharing your art or crafts with us and be in with the chance of winning £150 to spend on our website!
10 interesting summer solstice traditions from around the world
Discover 10 of the worlds summer solstice traditions in our blog. Share with pupils & recreate them so they learn about cultures & the summer solstice.
Fun and beneficial times tables activities for KS2
Explore a variety of engaging activities that will help your KS2 students master their times tables while having fun along the way.
The life cycle of a butterfly – free downloadable poster
Download our free diagram poster and teach your class about the life cycle of a butterfly here at Hope. Read our blog for more information.
UV protection: Sun safety for kids- free downloadable poster
Use our sun safety for kids guide to help them learn all about UV protection and prevent any dangers. Download our free poster to use in class too!