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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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Child led learning: Tuff spot tray ideas for early years
We appreciate child led learning in early years and tuff spot trays are a great idea to get started and encourage the children to be creative.
Ideas for creating a sensory play tray with loose parts
Loose parts play is a fairly new phenomenon in early years. Sensory play trays are a great way to get started with loose parts. Here’s how to create one.
7 spring nature activities for early years kids
From nature play with toddlers, to covering many aspects of the EYFS, the outdoors during spring creates the perfect opportunity for nature activities.
Benefits of exercise for mental health and wellbeing
Exercise and wellbeing go hand in hand, and although we often associate working out with physical changes to our body, the benefits that exercise...
Small world play outdoors: Learning benefits
Small world play outdoors has many benefits to learning in early childhood and allows for extensive language development, confidence, and collaboration.
10 children’s authors who inspire reading for pleasure
Struggling to find the best children’s authors? Here are 10 who created some of the best children’s books to encourage reading for pleasure!
Post-Christmas blues: 8 teacher wellbeing tips
Looking for ways to tackle January blues? We’ve gathered some top tips to boost teacher wellbeing post-Christmas to help you smash the spring term.
How to deal with 4 FAQs in a teacher parent meeting
If you have a parent teacher meeting coming up, or you’re dealing with parent complaints as a teacher. Here’s some advice…
8 great ways to encourage children to wash their hands
The importance of handwashing for children can’t be ignored. If you’re looking for hand washing project ideas… find them here.
KS1 writing exercise: what letter do these begin with?
Explore letters of the alphabet with your KS1 pupils with out free worksheet. Pupils can use the images to work out the first letter of each item.
‘The Magic Thing’ speaking and listening activity
Use ‘The Magic Thing’ speaking and listening activity to improve the communication skills of your children, particularly their listening skills.
Place value practice worksheets
Practice place value in a fun, exciting and creative way with our free place value worksheets. Help children’s understanding of numbers up to 20.
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.