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Nov 13 min read
How to Teach Time: Telling the Time to the Hour and Half Hour
Teaching children how to tell the time can be a rewarding but sometimes frustrating experience! Focusing on o'clock and half past is a...
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Jun 194 min read
10 Continuous Provision Ideas for a Super Summer
It's finally summer, even if the weather doesn't always quite catch on. It's time to bring some fun and excitement into your learning...
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May 134 min read
10 Essential Activities for Phase 4 Phonics
Phase 4 phonics is an exciting time for children as they begin to blend and segment longer words and become more confident readers. It is...
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Mar 143 min read
10 Fabulous Activities for Teaching Coin Recognition and Value
Teaching children about money is an important life skill. Recognising and understanding the value of coins are essential concepts that...
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Jan 193 min read
Fantastic Fine Motor Resources for EYFS and KS1
Fine motor skills refer to the small movements made by our fingers, hands and wrists. They allow us to perform all sorts of tasks, from...
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Nov 30, 20233 min read
10 Awesome Activities for Teaching 2D Shape
When it comes to teaching 2D shapes, hands-on activities are a great way to engage young learners and the perfect way to help them learn...
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Nov 23, 20233 min read
5 Irresistible Activities for Phase 5 Phonics
Phase 5 phonics is typically taught throughout Year 1 of primary school in the UK. It builds on the foundation laid in the earlier...
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Nov 16, 20234 min read
10 Fabulous Phonics Resources
While there are many resources available to teach phonics, hands-on resources can be particularly effective. One major advantage is that...
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Nov 6, 20234 min read
10 Continuous Provision Ideas for a Wonderful Winter
Winter is a magical time in the classroom, especially when it comes to continuous provision. This time of year provides endless...
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Oct 9, 20233 min read
10 Fun Spelling Activities for Key Stage One
These fun spelling activities for children in key stage one (years one and two) are perfect for home or school. They're engaging,...
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Sep 7, 20235 min read
Why Should I Have Continuous Provision in Key Stage One?
What is continuous provision? Traditionally, continuous provision has been associated with early years classrooms, however, more and more...
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Jun 7, 20233 min read
5 Teacher Side Hustles
Have you ever thought about making extra money through a teacher side hustle? Imagine having an additional income each month or even...
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May 24, 20233 min read
Dazzling Activities for Teaching Doubles Addition
Teaching doubles should be one of your favourite things to teach. It's such an easy concept to plan practical activities for - which is...
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Nov 1, 20222 min read
Tricky Words, Simple Activities
What's so tricky about tricky words? Tricky words are also known as common exception or irregular words. They're used often in reading...
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Sep 23, 20223 min read
10 Continuous Provision Ideas for an Awesome Autumn
Say hello to crisp cool days and autumn enhancements! Have you kitted out your continuous provision with all things autumn or are you in...
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Aug 23, 20223 min read
What's Wrong with Colour in the Classroom?
It has been the trend over the last few years to have a beige classroom. That's meant hessian-backed displays, natural resources and...
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Jun 9, 20225 min read
Reception Transition Day: How to Make it a Success
The prospect of starting Reception can feel like a big step for children. Some may be leaving their parents for the first time; others...
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Mar 25, 20223 min read
Subitising in maths: what on earth is that?
Subitising in Maths Explained Subitising is recognising small numbers of things without actually having to count them. For example, when...
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Jul 9, 20212 min read
Hands-On Learning: 8 Great Websites
Image from Pixabay Hands-on learning is amazing, but it can sometimes be quite time-consuming, not to mention expensive to set up. We...
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Jun 11, 20214 min read
10 End of School Year Activities for the Exhausted Teacher
With the end of the school year fast approaching, it's a good excuse to break away from the usual routine and to shake things up a bit. ...
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