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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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Covering the EYFS framework with a Glow Writer
Our experts reviewed the Glow Writer - a glow art drawing board also used for mark making - and discovered that it covers all areas of learning in...
Teach kids to code: coding vocabulary for students
Teaching kids to code doesn’t have to be complicated! Use our coding glossary to kick start your students’ coding journey.
What is antimicrobial? Using antimicrobials in schools & nurseries
Keep hearing the word ‘antimicrobial’ and wondering what it is and what it has to do with classrooms? Our introduction to antimicrobial has got you covered.
8 ways to play: Mirrored Play Tray Mat
With a diameter of 800mm, our Mirrored Play Tray Mat is designed to fit perfectly into our Play Tray. The tray or the mat, however, can be used on...
Why Finland has the best education system in the world
Year in, year out, Finland performs exceptionally in the PISA, so what makes it the best education system in the world? We take a look.
5 Chinese New Year teaching ideas
Celebrate a different culture and tradition with your class using these 5 simple Chinese New Year teaching ideas perfect for KS1 or KS2.
What does the word gap mean?
We take a look at the ‘Why closing the word gap matters’ from Oxford Language report and break down their recommendations for reducing the word gap.
5 activities to teach phonics outdoors
Spice up your phonics lessons by going into the big wide world! We’ve come up with 5 activities you can use to teach phonics outdoors.
Building literacy skills: using LEGO ® in the classroom
LEGO ® has been a firm favourite with kids and big kids since the 1930s. Why not use LEGO ® in the classroom to improve literacy skills?
Effective early years Numicon activities
Sheila O’Reilly shares with us her favourite Numicon activities for preschool and beyond, as well as explaining why they can be effective. My name...
Messy maths mud kitchen play ideas
Early years children love messy play, making it a great way to introduce EYFS maths activities, with mud kitchens being a popular idea for getting started!
7 outdoor summer activities for kids
We’ve put together some of our favourite summer outdoor activities for kids, where each idea will require different skills and areas of learning.
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.