Since September 2014 Cooking and Nutrition has been a compulsory part of the D&T Curriculum in Primary Schools meaning both specialist and non-specialist teachers are cooking in the classroom. Are you like many worried or finding it difficult to cook in the classroom with KS1/2 pupils? Whether you're cooking as a whole class or in small groups, hints and tips can be invaluable especially where pupil safety is a concern. Read more

Studies have found that bean bags could be the key to improving reading concentration. We've compiled some ideal resources that could significantly help your children's focus, whilst also showing the benefits of Communication Friendly Spaces! Read more

We love nothing more than the wonderfully creative English language, and how it can be used to paint vivid, colourful pictures; conjure up magical, whimsical characters; or used to weave tales of mischief and general tomfoolery. And it seems the Oxford English Dictionary agrees with us! Now you can mix in a whole host of Dahlesque words to add a little spice to lessons that your mini humans are going to adore. Let’s face it, Scrabble may have just got slightly more interesting too! Read more

When teachers asked us for a voice recorder that was affordable and robust enough for the classroom, we developed a range of ideas, road-tested them around schools, and Easi-Speak was born. Read more

When we came up with the idea of the Talk-Time Card, we knew they’d be popular as children love to record things! But such has been the demand from teachers that we've expanded the range into cards of different shapes, sizes and even colours! Read more

This is a lovely idea for turning simple plastic eggs into magical, decorated dragon's eggs in just a few simple steps. You might get even more creative and make a tiny dragon to go inside! Read more

Imagine a small world inside a suitcase, full of wonderful objects, curiosity and provocations to explore. What a wonderful way to ignite children's interest and spark their imaginative play! Read more

A great way to incorporate ICT into the outdoor environment is to create a treasure hunt for children to discover and record what clues and treasure they came across. Perhaps they come into their setting one morning to discover a dinosaur print (using a template and some flour), with a magnifying glass and a letter from a dinosaur hunter asking for help to find the dinosaur and the missing treasure? Older children could have to decipher a code to find the treasure involving following the Wonderbug on an adventure outdoors! Read more

This simple to make spooky ghost is an ideal craft project for Halloween parties and Halloween discos. Follow the simple steps below to make your own. Read more

Are you looking for a variety of enjoyable and straightforward school club ideas? Read this blog for a diverse range of school club activities. Read more

These engaging fillable spheres encase a host of possibilities and provocations. Read more

This is our office Christmas window display this year! Why not create your own for your school or setting? They can be either used for display purposes or for small world play! Read more

Children need a lot of time simply to play, experiment and create, and early years settings need to facilitate this in the best ways possible. Loose parts play is about providing open-ended resources for children to use in whatever ways their imagination takes them. The parts might be a mix of natural objects found outdoors, such as sticks, pebbles, logs etc. along with man-made pieces such as old tyres, old seats and clothes. There are also many commercially produced resources intended to fulfil the same purposes. Here we look a few of our best new products which will enchant children in open-ended play for years to come. Read more

The simple answer is YES! Outdoor learning has a myriad of benefits and can actually raise standards across the curriculum. Read about Bishop Lonsdale School and the positive benefits and outcomes of their 'active school' culture. Read more

Outdoor learning has many benefits, and in a world of measuring progress and tracking achievement, it can sometimes get lost that the impact of outdoor learning is not simply a 'nice to have', but when done well, can form a crucial part of the wider curriculum. Read more

Gardening in schools can play an important role in improving health and wellbeing, boosting skills and development, teaching young people where their food comes from and providing them with insights into the fascinating workings of the world around us. The RHS Campaign for School Gardening supports schools and groups to provide children with gardening opportunities. It’s free and easy to register and all new members receive a welcome pack containing seeds, plant labels, posters and advice on how to get started in the garden. Read more