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Remembrance Day Resources
The one time in the school year that we were guaranteed to have children stand in silence, and able to hear a pin drop, was at the Remembrance Day service or at the memorial. In my experience, if the pupils are taught about WHY we stop for 2...
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“Children must be taught how to think not what to think” – Margaret Mead The importance of SMSC in schools has been prioritised in recent years, with a key focus in the most recent Ofsted Inspection Framework. Here is an overview of each of the...
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'I opened a book and in I strode, And now noone can find me' - Julia Donaldson. Those of us who are parents know that reading to our toddlers at bedtime is a routine that, at times, we might not relish, but still do because it is hugely valuable...
Black History Month Resources
“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” – Shirley Chisholm Black History Month happens every year in October and has become a regular event in Primary schools across the country. Stories used in literacy, live...
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Poetry is what in a poem makes you laugh, cry, prickle, be silent, makes your toenails twinkle, makes you want to do this or that or nothing… ...
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"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the Autumn tree" - Emily Bronte. As the leaves fall and the conkers are plentiful, it is a perfect opportunity to bring nature into the classroom to create some beautiful art work with the children....
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“Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why.” – Bernard Baruch It is important we encourage our pupils to ask questions about the world around them and how it works. Gazing at the stars, creating chemical reactions, investigating fossils......
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Wednesday 24th September is National Fitness Day! We will be celebrating this in the Claire's office, by getting our bodies moving as well as our brains! Here are a range of resources to support you with your PE lessons. Take a look at Joe...
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How many of us have negative experiences of Maths when we were at school? How many parents at Parents Evening say those immortal words : "well I was never any good at Maths"! Reinforcing the same negative attitudes to Maths. So here are some...
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Every year, the NSPCC promotes the Kindness Challenge across schools. At this time of year when children are starting to build new friendships and positive relationships, these resources would provide excellent stand alone lessons at the start of...
Change your mindset!
The way that we talk to our children and encourage them to view making mistakes and dealing with the fact that learning can be hard, is instrumental in developing resilient learners. Take a look at the resources below and hopefully you will...
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