Establishing a Morning Routine for the Holidays
Establishing a Morning Routine for the Holidays Even if they have standard routines that they accept during the school year, during the holidays, it is likely that even the most well-structured...
View ArticleCompetitions for Primary Schools & Pupils 2019
Competitions for Primary Schools & Pupils 2019 Inspire, Engage, Reward. School competitions add diversity to your timetable and provide provide classroom resources and activities for you to use....
View ArticleJanuary Dates for Your Diary
January Dates for Your Diary A new year and new beginnings! Engage your class with some varied and exciting activities. Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2019 1st January – 22nd February 2019 Inspire Your Class...
View ArticleChildhood Obesity: What We Can Do
Childhood Obesity: What We Can Do Ahead of National Obesity Awareness Week we explore some of the concerns, causes and ways to address childhood obesity. Let’s turn obesity around. Background Childhood...
View ArticleHow to Save Energy in School and at Home
How to Save Energy in School and at Home Children are the future and they harness some of the power to make climate change a thing of the past. As climate change becomes a more pressing issue with each...
View ArticleInternet Safety Tips for Children & Adults
Internet Safety Tips for Children & Adults The internet is a ubiquitous part of all our lives and is now integral to many jobs and in education. As we all use the internet more, we all increase the...
View ArticleFebruary Dates for Your Diary
February Dates for Your Diary The shortest month of the year is packed full of topics and events to base lessons around from mental health awareness and caring to sign language and internet safety....
View ArticleMindfulness in School: 5 Ways to Reduce Child Anxiety & Stress
Mindfulness in School: 5 Ways to Reduce Child Anxiety & Stress With the rise in child mental health cases in the UK, it is essential that we train children in methods they can use to remain calm so...
View ArticleMarch Dates for Your Diary
March Dates for Your Diary The new year half-term has passed and the build up to Easter begins. We have put together some opportunities for extra-curricular lessons in our March roundup. World Book Day...
View ArticlePlastic Pollution: How Schools Can Make A Difference
Plastic Pollution: How Schools Can Make A Difference Whether we support the recent School Strike 4 Climate action or not, young people demonstrated their awareness of environmental issues and that they...
View ArticleKeep Calm and Teach Science!
Keep Calm and Teach Science! Amanda Spielman has announced that Ofsted has changed the way schools will be judged. The proposed new Framework for the Inspection of Schools was released for consultation...
View Article10 Recycled Craft Projects for Primary School Kids
10 Recycled Craft Projects for Primary School Kids Ahead of Global Recycling Day on 18th March, we have compiled a list of our favourite recycled crafts from around the web. Plastic Bottle Hanging...
View ArticleApril Dates for Your Diary
April Dates for Your Diary With the changing of the clocks and the lengthening of the days, April brings optimism and brightness. The two weeks off don’t hurt either! Here are some activities and...
View ArticleWorld Poetry Day: How To Give It A Kickstart
World Poetry Day: How To Give It A Kickstart A Thrilling Experience A guest post from our author Jim Edmiston. World Poetry Day on 21st March, so try to fit in some time to relax into the language....
View ArticleMay Dates for Your Diary
May Dates for Your Diary As we work towards the exams period, here are some alternative activities and topics to bring variety to your lessons in May. National Share a Story Month 2019 Looking at...
View ArticleBody Image Issues in Primary Schools
Body Image Issues in Primary Schools Many of us have body image issues, but our children should not. Sadly, in an increasingly social and judgemental world, young people are all too aware of their own...
View ArticleMeditation For Teachers: A How To Guide
Meditation For Teachers: A How To Guide Wednesday 13th May is World Meditation Day… the perfect day to begin your new habit. If you have managed to miss the meditation hype, put simply the practice is...
View ArticleJune Dates for Your Diary
June Dates for Your Diary Now that the exams period is over, June brings the opportunity to spend time on extra-curricular and alternative activities. World Environment Day Wednesday 5th June 2018...
View Article7 Art Projects for Primary School Children
7 Art Projects for Primary School Children This is our round-up of the seven best art projects for children ahead of Children’s Art Week 1. Nature Colour Wheel (printable) Required: downloadable colour...
View ArticleWellbeing Tips for Teachers
Wellbeing Tips for Teachers Teacher wellbeing has never been more important with teaching being ranked number 4 in the list of the UK’s most stressful jobs. Teacher wellbeing has been a concern within...
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