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Ask the Expert: NEW Nordic Inspired Range
Discover all about our new Nordic inspired range and how the principles and practices of the Nordic approach influenced our new collection.
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Phonics games & activities
Phonics is crucial but can be hard to make fun. Get creative with our phonics games & activities and let children enjoy the world of phonics.
Top Ten Back to School Ice Breakers
September marks back to school, a change of season for many. Ice breakers are a great way to encourage participation in the classroom.
Fun recycling classroom activities- Recycling competition & free download
For recycling week we have created some recycling classroom activities you do. Encourage children to recycle whilst having fun with it.
Let’s learn about recycling
Kids Planet have shared their experience with us on what they’ve been doing to help clean up the environment, including recycling!
How to handle sensitive issues in the classroom
Dealing with sensitive issues in the classroom can be a challenge. So, we have laid out some tips that can help you in the process.
Upcycle Craft – Storage tins
Transform old items and give them a new lease of life with our upcycling crafts from our Early Years influencer.
Recycle Craft – Owl Creation
We’ve teamed up with an influencer to come up with a brilliant craft perfect for this autumn, & all made with pieces of recyclable materials!
Recycle Craft – Mini Tree House
Looking for something unique for the little ones to play with? Try your hand at making this mini tree house, a perfect recycle craft!
The history of Queen Elizabeth II
Here at Hope, we pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen by delving into the history of Queen Elizabeth before and after she was crowned.
Small World Play in Early Years
Small World Play is imaginative play at its best. Children learn so much through Small World Play. So, what exactly is it? In Small World Play...
International literacy day: transform your learning space
International Literacy Day is on the 8th September. Find out how you can transform your classroom into a designated literacy learning space.
Learning Mathematics through Pretend Play
Playing shops is part of children’s every day play because shopping is a way of life. They have first-hand experiences of visiting shops, choosing...
Primary Hub
At Hope, we’re committed to giving school teachers everything they need to deliver the best education to their pupils. With the Primary Hub, you can do just that. From worksheets and activity ideas to tips and advice that puts the focus on you, the Primary Hub has everything you need to be inspired every day.