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16 apps for online teaching and tutoring
Definitive list of the best apps for teaching online, as recommended by a teacher who has been educating remotely for a lengthy period.

Apps for better teacher wellbeing
A list of apps that can help you achieve an improved mental state, plus a little information about each.

Activities for teaching fractions KS1
Guide on the fun and engaging teaching activities available to help young children learn fractions at KS1.

Activities to Teach Phonics Outdoors
A range of activities to teach phonics outdoors along with some great product recommendations.

Practical Strategies to Empower Year 6 Learners
Empowering Year 6 Learners: Practical Strategies to Boost Engagement and Independence by Aimee Hollingworth.

8 Teaching Tips and Strategies
Check out these Eight (not six / seven) Teaching Tips and Strategies by Mike Kinnear.

Chester Zoo Announces Partnership Findel
Chester Zoo Announces Partnership with Educational Resources Supplier Findel

5 facts about St. Andrew’s Day
5 facts about St. Andrew’s Day St. Andrew’s Day is celebrated on the 30th of November every year. Andrew is also known as the patron saint of Scotland. It is a day of celebration and lots of special events are held.

Lesson: How do fireworks work?
Fireworks are some of the most visually spectacular uses of basic science, so why not take the opportunity of bonfire night to teach children how fireworks work and what fireworks are made of?

Discover The Power of Light in Early Years Education
Discover the power of illumination for Early Years education.

Creating Christmas Nature Art with Flour and Natural Materials
Take creative activities outdoors at Christmas time for a whole new world of learning that isn’t always possible indoors.

Embracing the Winter Months and Christmas Outdoors
Embrace the outdoors with Early Years children in the Winter months with decorative crafts.