One of the 4 core British Values is Rule of Law, but how on earth do we help young children to understand this concept? It’s much simpler than it first appears! Here are the top 5 resources as recommended by practitioners which essentially will help children to understand the concept of ‘rules’, and to learn to distinguish between right and wrong. Rule of Law links to the EYFS area of Managing Feelings and Behaviour (part of Personal, Social and Emotional Development). Read more

We asked some leading Early Years practitioners to cut-through the confusion surrounding British Values and to come up with practical ways to help you demonstrate how they link to the EYFS – it’s not as scary as it sounds! Whether that involves understanding democracy by learning about turn-taking and making decisions together; or learning about respect for other cultures by understanding similarities and differences – these practical tips should make life easier. Read more

Stone Tools and other artefacts offer us a valuable insight about how early human civilisation developed, hunted and evolved through time. Read more

Are you an RE co-ordinator, or passionate about bringing high quality RE into your classroom? Here are some quick, simple and very effective ways to introduce Ramadan to your class at this topical time of year. Good quality RE should broaden your pupils' knowledge and deepen their understanding, while still being just as fun and engaging as any other lesson. Read more

Birdwatching isn't necessarily something you'd think to do with your class but can provide an engaging theme for a whole host of cross-curricular activities including science, maths and technology. The RSPB have provided us with these bird-watching tips to help give nature a home in your school. And don't worry if you're not feeling too confident in your bird identification skills - there's a free common garden birds poster to download too! Read more

Story boxes create special opportunities to revisit children's favourite books. Children can use their box to explore characters, settings or even create their own adventure! Read more

The UK Literacy Association share a list of 13 top ideas that will help to raise the profile of reading in your school. Read more

12 outdoor art projects to inspire creativity and to encourage taking art outdoors. Read more

The beginning of a new school year is exciting but can also be a little bit nerve-racking for children and teachers alike! The first days need to fulfil several objectives including allowing everybody to settle in, to begin to re-connect/make new connections and to be filled with enthusiasm for the year ahead. Whole school or class projects are a great way to start the year with a bang, so here are 16 ideas to inspire and make everybody feel part of the team. Read more

Shiver me timbers! We love this pirate themed tray full of ideas to engage children as they investigate and explore. So avast ye, weigh the anchor, leave them landlubbers behind, plunder the treasure and become a sea dog for the day...arrr! Read more

Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Co-ordination Disorder, is a common disorder that affects movement and co-ordination. It does not affect intelligence, but it may make daily life more difficult. It can affect co-ordination skills – such as tasks requiring balance or playing sports – and fine motor skills, such as writing or using small objects. Read more

A mud kitchen is a great way to get children outdoors and playing amongst nature in the most creative way. Whether building, baking, mixing, painting or potion making, the activities offered by a mud kitchen are limited only by the imagination! Read more

Looking for some Eco themed inspiration? In this blog we have collated and share 25 ideas for your school or Eco Club. Read more

The key to print making and creating printing blocks is in the preparation; having time to experiment with shapes and textures, making allowances for pattern joining and building the understanding that sometimes less is more. Read more

A cross-curricular STEM class kit for 30 pupils working in groups of 3 to design, build, wire up and program four different computer controlled working models incorporating structures, mechanical and electrical systems. Read more

‘A Boy Called Christmas’ by Matt Haig was first published in 2015 and is essential Christmas reading for 7-11 year olds. It is the ‘true’ story of how Father Christmas came to do what he does! Filled with heart and humour, this is a fantastic book to inject Christmas spirit into your lessons, whilst keeping up the learning until the end of term. Read more