National Association for the Teaching of English
NATE is the UK teacher association for all aspects of English from pre-school to university. It informs teachers of current developments and provides a voice at national level.
Spelling Bee
The spelling activities on this US site are for children aged 5 in September (Grade 1) up to age 17 in September (Grade 10). The primary age activities are good exercises for KS1 and KS2 spelling SATs in England as they follow a similar format.
Roald Dahl Day
A super website centred around Roald Dahl's books and his wonderful characters. There are ideas also to get creative yourself.
The Highwayman Interactive Study Resource
The classic poem by Alfred Noyes is featured here. The first part of the poem has the parts of speech such as alliteration, similes, personification and metaphors indicated.
The Young Journalist Academy
The Young Journalist Academy is a subscription programme designed to encourage young people to engage with news and current affairs by creating their own School Newsroom and media literacy projects.
Teachit.co.uk
Quality resources including lesson plans and schemes of work for English teachers of 11 - 18 age range. There are free resources, but the site offers a subscription service.
CAFOD Teaching Resources
A selection of teaching resources including primary school assembly ideas which focus on the needs of the developing world, worksheets, factsheets and activities.
Christmas Activities
Songs and videos for young children on a Christmas theme.
Conservation in Action
The site from the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust has all sorts of information about whales, dolphins and porpoises.
