A simple to make Christmas felt fairy to make with your children, in the classroom or at home. Ideal for hanging on the Christmas Tree. Read more

Do you remember making mud pies when you were a child? Mud pies are so common amongst children, it seems they are naturally drawn to mud! When we as adults stop and think of all the learning and developmental opportunities here, it becomes a lot easier to accept any muddy mess! Read more

A cross-curricular STEM kit for 60 pupils to each make their own periscope and discover how it works. Read more

Learn how to make paper diyas for Diwali celebrations. Discover a fun, educational craft activity to teach children about cultural diversity. Read more

Mastering the times tables can be hard for some children. Try using Flip-it to support, moivate and inspire your class! Read more

During these unusual times with most children now spending their school days at home, it can be hard to know what to do on a daily basis so that children are entertained but also learning. It is important to remember that the government is not asking parents to become teachers overnight and you are not expected to provide a timetable that is equivalent to school. This just isn’t possible. The important thing is that we keep children engaged, healthy and keen to keep on learning. Read more

Treasure baskets make ideal conversation or topic starters. You can pre-fill them or allow children to create their own! Here we share 20 ideas for creating treasure baskets filled with provocations and treasures that are bound to spark children's imaginations and encourage speaking and listening skills. Read more

Sand and water play is not only fun but plays a vital role in early childhood development. Read this blog to find out about skills developed, practical tips and ideas, and setting up indoor and outdoor provision. Read more

When was the last time you received a written letter through the post?  It could be argued that the era of letter writing is over and that there seems to be little point in teaching this skill in primary schools. Digital media has created a more convenient and high tech way to communicate with each other. Read more

Music provides pathways to success for all types of children in all sorts of subjects. They don't have to be professional musicians to feel the benefits. Read more

From tiny secret messages behind mysterious magical doors to the designing of your very own mystical castles and enchanted worlds, we have put together 5 of our most favourite ideas for sparking learning with miniature characters. Read more

This project encourages children to investigate how air can produce movement and how this can be used in simple pneumatic mechanisms. Read more

Schools often struggle with a lack of outdoor space. Here we provide a selection of resources that will fit almost anywhere and will entice your children to make the most of their time spent outdoors. Some of these may also be useful for those who hire space and need to pack everything away at the end of each session. Read more

We recently ran a giveaway to win a multi-purpose podium stage. To win, we asked for your top ideas on how to reinforce good behaviour, success and achievement in your classroom and school. Your reward ideas were so inspiring, we decided to group them all together and share, you can find them in the list below. Read more

I’ll be honest, I never really enjoyed maths, physics or computing at school.  I always felt like they were far too restrictive and didn’t allow for much creativity.  But, since visiting Crich Infant School and seeing how they use our Bee Bots to teach programming, my mind has been, well, re-programmed! Read more

Weight, measure, mass, balance. What's it all about? Year 1 are weighing up their options with our Giant Outdoor Scales and Buckets. Read more