Chinese New Year is the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar, so we’ve collated some Chinese New Year teaching ideas so you can celebrate with your pupils! Chinese New Year can begin on any date during the 21st January and 20th February as it’s based...
‘Why closing the word gap matters’ Oxford Language report from Oxford University Press (OUP) investigates the true issues behind the increasing number of children with limited language skills as they enter school; in the data collected from 1,300 teachers, 49% of...
Whether you can see sun or snow through the window, it’s possible to teach phonics outdoors, giving them a fresh and exciting lift. Mixing a sensory-rich environment into how you teach phonics can help to improve your pupils’ understanding. All literacy skills,...
Using LEGO ® in the classroom isn’t a new idea. But it is a great idea. Building language using LEGO bricks is a fantastic way to engage a class, as well as provide a multi-sensory approach to building literacy skills. Using either LEGO or Duplo, you can easily create...
“I can’t do maths.” It seems to be such a common way of thinking. Usually it comes as a throw away comment but for some, even the thought of maths can be terrifying. It’s known as maths anxiety. Rapid heart beat, sweat, a million and one thoughts running through the...
