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The recent space mission Artemis II will have ignited a passion in all things space, with our children and May 1st SPACE DAY gives us another opportunity to inspire and instill a sense of awe and wonder in our future astronauts! The four astronauts...
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Earth Day 2026 is on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, focusing on the theme "Our Power, Our Planet" to highlight collective action, climate education, and the transition away from fossil fuels. Events include global cleanups, tree planting, and voter...
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Image by Claire ThompsonWorld Art Day will be celebrated on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. This specific date was chosen carefully. It marks the birthday of the famous Italian artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci...
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Shakespeare is often thought of as challenging but rich literature. It is definitely worth teaching Shakespeare in primary schools. His influence can be felt throughout our society and can certainly be thought of as being part of our collective...
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This year's poster can be coloured in 3 different ways as above and would be an excellent mindful activity or homework task.
National Science Week Resources
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This Safer Internet Day, dip into these resources to help educate both pupils and parents. Safer Internet Day , celebrated this year on Tuesday 10 February, is the perfect time to talk to your classes about both the benefits and dangers of...
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‘Don’t worry about the bits you can’t understand. Sit back and allow the words wash around you, like music.’ - Matilda: Roald Dahl. The power of words cannot be underestimated. I used to ask my class to paint me a picture with their words....
National Year of Reading Resource Bank
The National Year of Reading 2026 will empower teachers with creative ways to make reading part of everyday learning. Schools sit at the very heart of bringing the campaign to life. These section of the Claire's Staffroom will provide you...
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RE Today and BBC Teach highlight World Religion Day, celebrated on the third Sunday in January (January 18th in 2026), as a day to promote interfaith understanding, peace, and respect by learning about diverse religious and non-religious...
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Spring term usually brings with it the tricky topic of teaching Fractions in Maths. It is one of the themes that some children find particularly tricky and some teachers find challenging to teach. Within this section, there are some usable,...
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Spring term usually brings with it the tricky topic of teaching Fractions in Maths. It is one of the themes that some children find particularly tricky and some teachers find challenging to teach. Within this section, there are some usable,...
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Spring term usually brings with it the tricky topic of teaching Fractions in Maths. It is one of the themes that some children find particularly tricky and some teachers find challenging to teach. Within this section, there are some usable,...
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One of the most rewarding and worthwhile school visits I have taken children on was a visit to the Houses of Parliament. It was very interactive and engaging and led to some meaningful work on return to school. It also impacted on the effectiveness...
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Even the most reluctant reader that I have come across in the classroom has been captivated and entertained by the poetry of Michael Rosen. As 13th November is dedicated to everything Michael Rosen related, I give you a whole host of links and...
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Every year, one of our focused weeks in school was always Anti-Bullying week. The resources produced are always excellent in terms of promoting kindness and acceptance and of course, they can be used all year round as part of your PSHE curriculum....
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