Ten Facts About Ancient Egypt
Travel back in time 5,000 years to discover ten fascinating facts about the Ancient Egyptians. It includes links to further information about Egyptian gods, heiroglyphics, Tutankhamun and how to make a mummy.
National Poetry Day
Although suitable for any time of year, you can explore this site for ideas to celebrate National Poetry Day with poetry in school. It features Toolkit for Schools and downloadable teaching resources.
Make a Rabbit Puppet
Here we show you how to make a simple rabbit puppet which could be an Easter bunny or would fit in well with a Chinese New Year topic as a rabbit is one of the zodiac animals.
Hidden Lives
An archive of amazing documents and photographs where you can find out what it was like to be really poor in Victorian and Edwardian times. Target age range 10 to 15 years.
Big Schools' Birdwatch
The RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch is a free activity for schools throughout the UK, run every year in January and February. A free teachers' activity pack is available. Get hands on building graphs and charts which are interactive whiteboard compatible.
Pobble365
Pobble365 supports teachers with creative writing activities whether it be generating interesting vocabulary or teaching punctuation or grammar. For every day of the year it begins with a thought provoking image to stimulate inspiring ideas. It's free.
Diwali
An animation where a boy explains why Diwali is his favourite time of the year. Afterwards you can make your own firework display!
Religious Festivals
A list of religious festivals throughout the year with a short description of each.
IXL
A subscription maths practice site for reception to year 10, for schools or the home. Activities are matched to the National Curriculum and the site provides pupil tracking.
World Book Day
Packed with teaching resources, information, ideas and inspiration you’ll find everything here to make your World Book Day celebrations a success and encourage reading for pleasure all year round.
