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Plan an Outdoor Classroom Day this Autumn Outdoor Classroom Day is a global campaign to celebrate and inspire outdoor learning and play. Thousands of... 23.08.17
Back to school – 10 activity suggestions The return to school after the long summer holidays can be a little nerve-wracking for all concerned. Ch...
P p p pick up a Pumpkin! A visit to our local Pumpkin Patch! Each year in October we visit our local farm where we pick our own pumpkins! The children love this activit...
Transient Art by 'Stimulating Learning with Rachel' There are so many benefits to transient art! Today I wanted to outline some of these and share a few of the...
Come and visit TTS at Childcare Expo - Midlands Get ready to be inspired by the leading influencers and suppliers from across the Early Years sector this S...
Busy builders construction site A construction site makes a fabulously engaging role play area with so many possibilities for learning and ...
The use of sketchbooks at Gomersal Primary School Since the introduction of the use of sketchbooks in the KS2 National Curriculum, we have incorporated them ...
KS2 DT project - make your own merry go round Children in Years 5 and 6 will enjoy practising and extending their knowledge of electrical circuitry and s...
Natural paint making: why and how it's become one of our favourite experiences The Forest School ethos encourages a spirit of exploration and risk-taking in the natural environment. Nico...
The painting challenge A fast and furious challenge that pushes students to explore paint and, dare I say it, make a mess.
Gel Printing with Vega Brennan Gel printing is a simple and brilliantly effective form of monoprinting with no press required. Despite her...
'Who I Am' - A digital media and art project Mike Barrett creates stunning works of art using traditional methods teamed with digital techniques. Here h...
My first teaching year - by Shannon Harris (NQT) To be a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) is an exciting but daunting prospect in equal measure! As she comes t...
Classroom strategies for supporting children with poor memory The most significant classroom strategy is to reduce the potential for memory overload in what we ask of th...
How good posture can positively impact attainment Children’s physiotherapist and PosturePad creator, Lorna Taylor teamed up with the Nunney First School for ...
32 after school club ideas Many schools offer a dazzling variety of after school clubs - often run thanks to the goodwill of very busy...
How to make a papier mache cave Papier mache is an inexpensive and hugely enjoyable way for children to be creative and make something to p...
Practical strategies to help children with Dyscalculia The DFE defines dyscalculia as ‘A condition that affects the ability to acquire arithmetical skills. Dyscal...
Inspirational ideas to encourage writing Delve into these top hints and tips from teachers on their favourite methods to inspire creative writing in...
Art 'How to Batik' in 5 easy steps How to Batik in 5 easy steps! Sometimes unfamiliar tools and techniques can seem daunting to teach primary ...
Staying cool at school in the summer heat - top ideas Do you leave school at the end of the day in a hot, sweaty mess? Staying cool in a classroom in the summer ...
20 practical ideas for ICT in the Early Years and beyond - part 1 ICT plays an integral part in all our lives. Today’s children are growing up surrounded by and becoming fam...
Create immersive and engaging lessons outdoors with Eden Learning Spaces As Albert Einstein said, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and kno...
Let's show some appreciation for our teachers - top ideas Teaching can be a stressful occupation and it is so important to feel supported. Simply feeling appreciated...
Outdoor Maths by Little Miss Early Years There is no better way to set the foundations for early mathematical thinking than getting outdoors, gettin...
Inspiring the writing process When the 2014 National Curriculum was launched, much was made of the emphasis the document placed on accura...
Creating a communication friendly classroom Communication-friendly classrooms are those which accept that children communicate in a variety of ways whi...
Derwent artwork competition At TTS we love nothing more than to unearth hidden talents. Do you have the next Barbara Hepworth or Banksy...
Mouldable Skwooshi - Review Have you heard of Skwooshi? It is a mess-free mouldable compound with a difference. Penny Watts, director o...
Fantastic free trips and visits for schools In the present climate, teachers are tending to organise fewer trips and visits for their classes than in y...
10 top ways to tackle times tables Knowing and understanding the nature of times tables is an essential skill in mathematics and is an importa...
Independence or dependence in the Early Years Anyone involved in teaching young children knows how important it is to develop skills for independence, bu...
A practitioner Talks Turtles! At the recent Nursery World Show in Liverpool, we had some fantastic conversations about how our resources ...
Illuminated writing boards giveaway Even the most reluctant writers will want to try out our magical illuminated writing boards. Read on for th...
What are weighted resources? During recent years, many research projects have been carried out to examine the use of the weighted vest. ...
World Day for Cultural Diversity (for dialogue and development) May 21st is the World Day for Cultural Diversity. There are so many ‘world days’ now they can easily be ove...

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