Hands-On Learning Tips and Activities

Teaching children how to tell the time can be a rewarding but sometimes frustrating experience! Focusing on o'clock and half past is a...

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...

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...

Teaching your child about money is an important life skill. Recognising and understanding the value of coins are essential concepts that...

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...

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...

Phase 5 phonics is typically taught throughout Year 1 of primary school in the UK. It builds on the foundation laid in the earlier...

While there are many resources available to teach phonics, hands-on resources can be particularly effective. One major advantage is that...

Winter is a magical time in the classroom, especially when it comes to continuous provision. This time of year provides endless...

These fun spelling activities for children in key stage one (school years one and two) are perfect for homeschooling. They're engaging,...

What is continuous provision? Traditionally, continuous provision has been associated with early years classrooms, however, more and more...

Have you ever thought about making extra money through a teacher side hustle? Imagine having an additional income each month or even...

Teaching doubles should be one of your favourite things to teach. It's such an easy concept to plan practical activities for - which is...

What's so tricky about tricky words? Tricky words are also known as common exception or irregular words. They're used often in reading...

Say hello to crisp cool days and autumn enhancements! Have you kitted out your continuous provision with all things autumn or are you in...

It has been the trend over the last few years to have a beige classroom. That's meant hessian-backed displays, natural resources and...

The prospect of starting Reception can feel like a big step for children. Some may be leaving their parents for the first time; others...

Subitising in Maths Explained Subitising is recognising small numbers of things without actually having to count them. For example, when...

Image from Pixabay Hands-on learning is amazing, but it can sometimes be quite time-consuming, not to mention expensive to set up. We...

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. ...