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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.
Read More5 facts about St David’s Day
Discover why St David’s Day is celebrated on the 1st of March, find out about St David himself and learn 5 facts about St David’s Day
Supporting Children’s Mental Health in Schools
At Hope, we take pride in supporting children’s mental health. We have shared different ways in which you can support children at school.
A guide to: Keep Fit and Active During a Pandemic
Exercising has always been difficult to fit into a teacher’s hectic schedule. We’ve created A Guide To: Keep Fit & Active during a pandemic.
National Storytelling Week: Storytelling in your class
National Storytelling Week encourages children to tell stories. But what are the benefits of storytelling in the classroom? Let’s find out!
National Storytelling Week: Classroom Activities
National Storytelling Week encourages children to tell and listen to stories. So why not make it fun and beneficial with these storytelling activities!
Nature based maths activities for EYFS
When looking at Maths, it can be linked with natural resources in a way that is reflective of a forest school approach, but can also always be done on a smaller scale with a play table or play tray. When in nature we can gather leaves or twigs to count and compare. Indoors, we may have resources to hand that we can count, add, subtract and compare, or bring home the leaves and twigs from your woodland adventures.
Outdoor construction play for early years
Early years children love construction play, creating an outdoor construction area featuring bricks, road pieces, tools and other items will be an instant hit and has many benefits for developing skills.
Understanding process art
People often think that art means a finished masterpiece but that’s not always the case. Children are critical thinkers and enjoy using open-ended...
Soothing with the senses – developing emotional regulation
Our senses help us ‘make sense’ of what is happening in the world outside our bodies. Learning to interpret the information coming in from the...
Quiz: Which Christmas film character are you?
With Christmas around the corner, we have created this fun quiz to see which Christmas film character are you? Take the quiz now to find out!
Classroom craft: Stained glass decorations
Create amazing, festive stained glass decorations to put in your windows for all to see. Follow these simple steps and get Christmas crafting
Revealed: The Most Popular Children’s Games In The UK
We have created some inspiration for promoting friendships & sharing in the classroom. Read our blog to find out how to build positive relationships
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.