Hope Blog

How SMART Connect Transformed a School’s Ordering Process
Ordering supplies should be the easy part. But for many schools, it’s often the opposite. Check out how SMART Connect can transform that.

Hanukkah Menorah and Dreidel how-to Craft
Try our easy step-by-step Hanukkah Menorah craft for kids. We’ve included the art and craft supplies.

Guide to Visualisers in the Classroom
Visualisers are becoming an integral part of lots of classrooms, but what are they and how are they used?

An extensive guide to Numicon
Take our guided tour of Numicon and how it can be used in the classroom.

A guide to independent learning in the classroom
Independent learning in primary schools, including strategies and tips for enhancing the right skills in your pupils.

41 Fun Garden Activities and Ideas for Kids
List of garden activities for kids that provides ideas for gardening throughout the year.

27 Classroom Decoration Ideas to make your Classroom Sparkle
Inject some fun into everyday learning with these classroom decoration ideas.

16 Ways Teachers can Encourage Pupils to Read for Pleasure
Here are 16 ideas for helping children to develop a passion for reading for pleasure.

10 Interesting Summer Solstice Traditions from Around the World
Discover how the world enjoys the solstice with our 10 interesting summer solstice traditions from around the world.

8 Skills every Great Maths Teacher needs
Skills needed for teaching maths in primary schools.

7 Ways Children can Help Save the Planet
National Earth Day: Show your pupils how they can get involved to help save the planet.

7 Spring Nature Activities for Early Years Kids
Spring is the perfect time to get outdoors with the kids and do some spring nature activities. Check out these great activities.