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Hello! We’re Teach Primary magazine, the leading title for KS1 and KS2 primary teachers. Join us for free resources, opinion & staffroom chatter! Edited by @charleytp.bsky.social 💻 https://www.teachwire.net/
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · Jan 9
Hello! We’re Teach Primary magazine, the leading title for KS1 and KS2 primary teachers. Join us for free resources, opinion & staffroom chatter! Browse our vast collection of free resources at www.teachwire.net/primary/
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 1d
This free KS2 six-week medium-term plan about music composition introduces pupils to the creative process of making music through rhythm, body percussion and simple melodies… | via Ben Connor
Music composition KS2 – 6-week medium-term plan with videos
This KS2 medium-term plan about music composition involves making music through rhythm, body percussion and simple melodies...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 2d
How West Coker Primary School's PlayPod transforms recycled materials into imaginative, engaging play that supports wellbeing, teamwork and sustainability…
PlayPod – Turning waste into creative, sustainable play
Discover how West Coker Primary’s PlayPod turns recycled materials into creative, sustainable play, boosting wellbeing and imagination...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 3d
Pupils have a better chance of understanding and remembering information if they master note-taking, but for children with #dyslexia, this challenge can feel insurmountable… | via Angela Youngman
Dyslexia and processing information – Classroom strategies to help
Processing information can be particularly tricky for children with dyslexia. Try these classroom strategies to help...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 4d
What could we possibly learn about effective teaching from game design? As it turns out, quite a lot | via Shehneila Saeed @digitalschoolhouse.bsky.social
Game-based learning – What we can learn from game design
What could we possibly learn about effective teaching from game design? As it turns out, quite a lot. Try these game-based learning ideas...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 5d
How hybrid approaches to alternative provision in the primary phase can support reintegration and unlock potential… | via Amy Husband
Primary alternative provision – How a hybrid approach can help
How hybrid approaches to alternative provision in the primary phase can support reintegration and unlock potential...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 8d
Build key social-emotional skills through these problem-solving games that encourage communication and resolution… | via @sammarsdenwrites.bsky.social
Problem-solving games – Drama activities for KS2
Build key social-emotional skills through problem-solving games that encourage communication and resolution...
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Independent Thinking Press @itpressuk.bsky.social · 9d
'When times feel tough, please remember you could be saving a child's life... just by being you' – from @jazampawfarr.bsky.social's letter to #EverydayHeroes in schools in the latest issue of @teachprimarymag.bsky.social (p.17): buff.ly/ZB5Nd8v

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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 9d
Is keeping children from using smartphones in primary school altogether just pushing the problem further down the line? | via Phillip McKenna
Schools banning phones – Focus on good habits in primary
Banning phones in primary school altogether is just pushing the problem further down the line, argues Phillip McKenna...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 10d
Learn about French clothing vocabulary, culture and couture by exploring the creativity of Dakar Fashion Week in Senegal… | via Ellie Chettle Cully
French clothing vocabulary – Describe cultural outfits from Senegal
Learn about French clothing vocabulary, culture and couture by exploring the creativity of Dakar Fashion Week in Senegal...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 11d
Explore the wildness within and without, using Katya Balen’s beautiful picture book Wild as your guide. This free PDF contains lots of KS1 activity ideas from @kateheap.bsky.social, all based on the book…
Wild by Katya Balen – Explore wildness with a beautiful picturebook
Explore the wildness within and without using Katya Balen’s beautiful book Wild as your guide. This PDF contains lots of activity ideas...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 12d
Learn the stories that inspire Diwali in Hindu worldview traditions and find out how and why other Dharmic religions mark Diwali with this free lesson plan from Matthew Lane...
Festivals of light – Who celebrates Diwali and why?
The traditions and theology behind different festivals of light, including Diwali, make for a fascinating lesson or lessons...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 15d
Did you know Sunday is #GrandparentsDay? Help children show their love and appreciation for their grandparents with these fun classroom activities…
Grandparents Day – Great teaching resources for 2025
Let children show their love and appreciation for their grandparents with these fun classroom activities for Grandparents Day...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 16d
🎃 Is it too early to start thinking about #Halloween? Give your little terrors a feast of fun this 31st October with these great classroom ideas and downloads…
Halloween activities for schools – Fun and easy ideas for kids in 2025
Trick or treat! Give your little terrors a feast of fun this 31st October with these great Halloween activities for schools...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 17d
🧙 These magical resources and spellbinding ideas will help you bring the magic of Hogwarts to life for your students, just in time for #HarryPotterBookDay on 9th October…
Harry Potter activities – Magical classroom resources and ideas
Browse our round-up of Harry Potter activities and bring the magic of Hogwarts to your school via assemblies, lesson plans and more...
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Aaron King @9000lives.org · 19d
Could sign language in our primary schools transform inclusion?

🪄 One boy wishes it would 🪄

That’s why this appears in the latest Teach Primary magazine: bit.ly/3IaQARD

#SEND #EduSky #BSL #Inclusion
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Page 1 of article inspiring the use of British Sign Language in more primary schools. This is taken from Teach Primary Magazine, Sept 2025. The article is available via the link in the subsequent post. Page 2 of article inspiring the use of British Sign Language in more primary schools. This is taken from Teach Primary Magazine, Sept 2025. The article is available via the link in the subsequent post.
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 18d
🪔 #Diwali is coming up towards the end of October. Looking for fresh ideas for your primary classroom? Check out these creative ideas and activities…
Diwali activities – Ideas for celebrating in KS1 and KS2 in 2025
Get your classroom and students ready for this year's celebrations with these Diwali classroom activities and decorating ideas...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 19d
Get ready to embrace #ADHDAwarenessMonth this October by exploring these practical resources and techniques to better understand and support students with ADHD in your classroom…
ADHD Awareness Month – 2025 UK education resources
With ADHD Awareness Month around the corner, discover valuable resources and strategies to create an inclusive learning environment...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 22d
Explore the galaxy from the comfort of your classroom with these simple ideas for #WorldSpaceWeek in October, plus read about a teacher who set up Bolton’s first-ever space week… www.teachwire.net/news/5-ways-...
World Space Week 2025 – School celebration ideas
Explore the galaxy from the comfort of your classroom with these simple ideas for making World Space Week come alive this year...
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Crown House Publishing @crownhousepub.bsky.social · 23d
We spot Peter Radford's 'Teacher burnout self-evaluation worksheet' in this fantastic list of #WorldMentalHealthDay resources!

Taken from his book, #LoveTeachingKeepTeaching - the essential guide to improving wellbeing at all levels in schools 📘 www.crownhouse.co.uk/love-teachin...
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Lindsey (The Primary Historian) @lindsroars.bsky.social · 24d
Sharing an article I wrote for this month's @teachprimarymag.bsky.social @teachwire.bsky.social all about teaching about significant individuals beyond KS1! www.teachwire.net/news/signifi...
Significant individuals in history – Highlighting underserved voices
There are lots of ways to expand the list of significant individuals in history that you teach, without wiping out the entire curriculum...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 23d
Use these #WorldMentalHealthDay activities and resources to celebrate this important day in your school on 10th October…
World Mental Health Day activities – Best 2025 resources for schools
Raise awareness, help staff and students in need and boost wellbeing in your school this October with these World Mental Health Day activities
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 24d
Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth in October with these lessons, assemblies, art activities and more…
Black History Month activities – Best 2025 resources for KS2 / KS3
Plan Black History Month activities for your school to take part in this October with these lessons, assemblies, resources and more...
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 25d
It's #RecycleWeek! Engage your pupils with practical, curriculum-linked activities that highlight the importance of recycling with this free pack from @busythings.co.uk
Recycle Week - Resource pack for schools
Engage your pupils with practical, curriculum-linked activities that highlight the importance of recycling.
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 26d
Get kids moving on #NationalFitnessDay (this Wednesday!) and put them on a healthy and active path for life with these resources…
National Fitness Day – Best 2025 resources for schools
Get your school pupils moving on National Fitness Day this September and put them on a healthy and active path for life...
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QuestFriendz @questfriendz.bsky.social · Sep 18
Check out the geography lesson plan by @pauliancross based on SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue. 🗺️

It is in the September issue of @teachprimarymag.bsky.social. Perfect timing as the book has been shortlisted for the #TeachAwards 2025.🏆

Check it out now here:
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