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We’re a helpful hub for primary school teachers and early years practitioners. Find articles on education, advice, wellbeing and free resources and activity ideas.
Popular costume ideas for world book day
Be inspired to celebrate world book day through dressing up. Check out our list of popular costume ideas for world book day and get involved.
Buy more save more – save your school money
Discover how you can buy more save more and save your school money with our money saving tips all teachers can implement to reduce costs.
5 ways to spot signs of anxiety in children
Children’s mental health issues are vital to look out for & talk about. Discover the signs of anxiety in children in our blog & how to help.
5 ways to spot signs of depression in children
Spotting depression early is the best way to help a child. Read our ideas to ensure the best outcome regarding mental health and wellbeing.
The Big Schools’ Birdwatch – Enter our competition
Get your school involved with the Big Schools’ Birdwatch this winter and have a chance to win a prize. Read our blog to find out how you can enter. It’s easy to get involved!
Negative and positive number activities to do in the classroom
Discover these negative and positive number activities to help children understand numbers, their relationship and sums in a fun way!
Great places to go walking in the UK
There are loads of great places to go walking in and around the UK. We have fantastic countryside, coasts and national parks.
A guide to planning lessons effectively
Planning lessons can be tricky for teachers. Follow our guide to planning lessons effectively to help with making engaging lessons for pupils
The Chinese New Year story
Chinese New Year is the oldest traditional festival in China, but where does the origin and story behind the holiday come from? Find out here
A guide to an amazing National Storytelling Week
Discover our guide to an amazing National Storytelling Week to assist you with ideas for children to share stories throughout the week.
Quiz: The big winter quiz
Test your pupils knowledge on everything winter related through our big winter quiz. Learn all about winter in a fun & engaging way. Play now!
Introducing our Hope primary brand ambassadors
We’ve teamed up with three primary school teachers to be our new Hope primary brand ambassadors. Find out all about them in this blog!