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What’s the most effective way to encourage boys to read?
According to a report issued in July 2012 from the National Literacy Trust, boys are underachieving in reading. In fact an estimated 60,000 boys are not reaching the required levels of reading by the… more →
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What’s the most effective way to encourage boys to read?
wrote 1 month ago: According to a report issued in July 2012 from the National Literacy Trust, boys are underachieving … more →
What’s the benefit of learning a second language at primary school?
wrote 2 months ago: Of course, one answer is that it speeds up the process of learning that language in secondary school … more →
A mighty times table problem solved
wrote 2 months ago: Teachers Hannah Allum and Hannah Smart developed The Mighty Multiples Times Tables Challenge to impr … more →
The fascination of watching your colleagues at work
wrote 2 months ago: Perhaps one of the most interesting experiences that a primary teacher can have is that of witnessin … more →
The idea and the poem
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wrote 2 months ago: When it comes down to it there are perhaps two main ways of approaching poetry – one is with an emph … more →
Art lessons promote creativity – obviously
wrote 2 months ago: They also promote reflection, self-criticism, visual-spatial abilities, and the willingness to learn … more →
Solving the KS2 problem of differentiation
wrote 2 months ago: One of the biggest challenges within Key Stage 2 is the different levels of ability and development … more →
Free Primary assembly resources
wrote 2 months ago: We understand that finding new and curriculum-led assemblies can sometimes be a little time consumin … more →
When is Poisson d’avril, and what should we do about it?
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wrote 2 months ago: Europe has festivals and traditions, lots of them. Many of these play a significant part in the live … more →
Valentinstag: teaching ideas for German
wrote 3 months ago: Germany has only recently started to celebrate St Valentine’s Day. As in this country, it is c … more →
Having difficulties convincing your school to spend money on MFL?
wrote 5 months ago: As MFL Coordinator, you know that teaching foreign languages is important. But does everyone else in … more →
FAO: Any stressed teachers coping with Christmas enthusiasm
wrote 5 months ago: Christmas is coming – but don’t panic! Are your children more interested in Santa and pr … more →
The fascination of watching your colleagues at work
wrote 10 months ago: Perhaps one of the most interesting experiences that a primary teacher can have is that of witnessin … more →
Tips for getting boys to read
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wrote 10 months ago: The Boys’ Reading Commission findings published today reveal that three out of four (76%) UK schools … more →
How are you feeling? Don't worry, be happy!
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wrote 12 months ago: An increasing workload, long hours and multiple inspections are damaging teacher’s health according … more →
Olympics Sports in German: free German teaching resource
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wrote 1 year ago: The enthusiasm and excitement surrounding the Olympics makes it an ideal topic for teaching German. … more →
Olympics Sports in Spanish: free Spanish teaching resource
wrote 1 year ago: The enthusiasm and excitement surrounding the Olympics makes it an ideal topic for teaching Spanish. … more →
Olympics Sports in French: free French teaching resource
wrote 1 year ago: The enthusiasm and excitement surrounding the Olympics makes it an ideal topic for teaching French. … more →
Ofsted and solving problems within the numeracy framework
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wrote 1 year ago: Many problem solving skills and strategies do not come naturally to children – and so they have to b … more →
