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The Ultimate Guide to Launching Your TPT Store
As a teacher, you spend countless hours creating engaging lessons and activities for your classroom. What if you could turn those...
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Mar 172 min read
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How to Teach Your Child to Tell 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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Nov 1, 20243 min read
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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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Jun 19, 20244 min read
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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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May 13, 20244 min read
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10 Fabulous Activities for Teaching Coin Recognition and Value
Teaching your child about money is an important life skill. Recognising and understanding the value of coins are essential concepts that...
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Mar 14, 20243 min read
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10 Continuous Provision Ideas for a Superb Spring
With spring finally here, it's time to start thinking about how to incorporate the season into your classroom's continuous provision! ...
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Mar 1, 20244 min read
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Fantastic Fine Motor Resources for Homeschoolers
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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Jan 19, 20243 min read
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10 Homeschooling 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 30, 20233 min read
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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 23, 20233 min read
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10 Fabulous Phonics Resources for Homeschooling
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 16, 20234 min read
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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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Nov 6, 20234 min read
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10 Fun Spelling Activities for Homeschoolers
These fun spelling activities for children in key stage one (school years one and two) are perfect for homeschooling. They're engaging,...
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Oct 9, 20233 min read
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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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Sep 7, 20235 min read
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5 Teacher Side Hustles: Earn a Passive Income
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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Jun 7, 20233 min read
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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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May 24, 20233 min read
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Tricky Words, Simple Activities: Teach Your Child to Read and Spell Irregular Words
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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Nov 1, 20222 min read
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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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Sep 23, 20223 min read
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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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Aug 23, 20223 min read
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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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Jun 9, 20225 min read
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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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Mar 25, 20223 min read
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