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Problem-solving is an essential and complicated maths skill. So how can we ensure all our pupils have a fair crack at it? | via Gareth Metcalfe www.teachwire.net/news/maths-p...

There's a LOT of online maths stuff out there...in this article for @teachprimarymag.bsky.social I had a think about which work best and why. Lots to consider, including virtual manipulatives, adaptive teaching and gameification v game-based learning. Take a look: www.teachwire.net/news/online-...

We tell kids that hard work pays off, but talent, opportunity & circumstance all play a part too. How honest should we be about what it really takes to succeed? Listen to ep.15 of No Running in the Corridors wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored by Beat www.teachwire.net/podcasts/no-...

Many online maths tools provide entertainment, but which ones are actually advancing learning? | via @joausten.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/news/online-...

Help KS2 children understand how to weed out confident-sounding mistakes before they trust AI content with this free lesson plan | via Karl McGrath www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

Peer inside the mind of author Jack Meggitt-Phillips and help pupils understand how to write a Gothic scene with this WAGOLL and free resources… www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

Use vocals, musical instruments and sound makers to create a sparkling firework display with this KS1 music lesson from Jude Harries... www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

It's less than a month until #MichaelRosenDay! Make reading, listening to and writing poetry fun, enjoyable and accessible for all with these ideas, events and resources… www.teachwire.net/teaching-res... @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

Use this free medium-term plan and resources to teach evolution and inheritance to your Year 6 class | via @dannynic.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

Bodies, relationships & sex are all part of growing up, so why is talking about them in school so awkward? In ep.14 of No Running in the Corridors, Elanie Ademokun & Sarah Brough explore how to handle awkward Qs without shutting kids down. www.teachwire.net/podcasts/no-... #Sponsored by Beat

Celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth with these lessons, assemblies, recommended resources and more… www.teachwire.net/news/black-h...

How can we help pupils become thoughtful, critical users of AI? In this episode of Teachwire Talks, Ben Garside & Emma Staves from @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social discuss what AI literacy means and how to teach it when you’re still getting to grips with AI yourself. www.teachwire.net/podcasts/tea...

Bodies, relationships & sex are all part of growing up, so why is talking about them in school so awkward? In ep.14 of No Running in the Corridors, Elanie Ademokun & Sarah Brough explore how to handle awkward Qs without shutting kids down. www.teachwire.net/podcasts/no-... #Sponsored by Beat

👻 Trick or treat! Give your little terrors a feast of fun this 31st October with these great #Halloween classroom ideas and worksheets… www.teachwire.net/news/6-of-th...

Nobody wants to face radicalisation in their primary classroom, but the first step towards stamping it out is trying to understand it… | via Sarah Wordlaw www.teachwire.net/news/radical...

Such a treat to collaborate with @teachprimarymag.bsky.social and @jonnybid.bsky.social, looking at AI through the lens of Zero Override, and asking what it means to be human in a world filled with intelligent machines. The downloadable teaching resources are incredible! @scholasticuk.bsky.social

Use @steveblackman.bsky.social's astonishing debut children’s book as a starting point for exploring how AI has changed our lives, and the moral ambiguities it brings. Free KS2 book topic with activity ideas from @jonnybid.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

How can we help pupils become thoughtful, critical users of AI? In this episode of Teachwire Talks, Ben Garside & Emma Staves from @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social discuss what AI literacy means and how to teach it when you’re still getting to grips with AI yourself. www.teachwire.net/podcasts/tea...

Will writing an inclusion strategy really improve inclusion? | via @stephen.tapestry.info www.teachwire.net/news/inclusi...

Funding for school meals is increasingly dropping below the cost of making them, which is impacting much more than the bottom line… | via Seb Godwin www.teachwire.net/news/free-sc...

6 drama games for focus | via @sammarsdenwrites.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/news/8-drama...

How do forces make a rollercoaster exciting but safe? 🎢 In this KS2 lesson, investigate how forces affect rollercoasters, using video clips, discussion & a practical investigation. www.teachwire.net/teaching-pac... #BuiltForLearning #Free #STEM @merlin-ents.bsky.social @cwoar.bsky.social

Explore the galaxy from the comfort of your classroom with these simple ideas for making #WorldSpaceWeek come alive… www.teachwire.net/news/5-ways-...

When we’re responsible for other people’s children, how much risk should we accept? Listen to episode 12 of No Running in the Corridors pod with @raesnape.bsky.social & Adam Petrie. Sponsored by @beatedsupport.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/podcasts/no-...

Happy Poetry Day! 🥳 Use our free pack alongside this brilliantly bonkers episode of Author In Your Classroom podcast, starring @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and MC Grammar, to explore the craft of rap. www.teachwire.net/podcasts/mic...

Explore creative ways to celebrate #NationalPoetryDay with your students and turn your classroom into a vibrant space of literary expression… www.teachwire.net/news/nationa...

Listen to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & MC Grammar perform a poem from their new book, Ridiculous Raps & Rhymes, then download the whole podcast to play to your class. Explore rap, rhyme & collaborative writing with our free accompanying resource pack 👇 www.teachwire.net/podcasts/mic...

When we’re responsible for other people’s children, how much risk should we accept? Listen to episode 12 of No Running in the Corridors pod with @raesnape.bsky.social & Adam Petrie. Sponsored by @rocksteadyms.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/podcasts/no-...

Peer inside the mind of author @cressidacowell.bsky.social and help pupils understand how to write a humorous fight scene with this KS2 #WAGOLL and free resources… www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

As more children with complex needs are placed in mainstream provision, a rethink of what ‘inclusive teaching’ really means is key | via Caroline Kearne @westcountryST www.teachwire.net/news/inclusi...

Whether you’re a SENCO, HT or trust leader, our free Ultimate Inclusive Mainstream Fund Toolkit turns a daunting new statutory duty into a manageable process. Plus, get an editable example of a strong inclusion strategy document... www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

While conventional geographical skills are important, more localised, personal knowledge can show children the subject’s real-life relevance… | via @geopaula.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/news/maps-ea...

How can we help pupils become thoughtful, critical users of AI? In this episode of Teachwire Talks, Ben Garside & Emma Staves from @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social discuss what AI literacy means and how to teach it when you’re still getting to grips with AI yourself. www.teachwire.net/podcasts/tea...

How the Welsh concept of 'cynefin' helped a Barry school open the door to its own history, and reveal a joyous outcome… | via Shellie Brown (Inspirational History Teacher award-winner) www.teachwire.net/news/enquiry...

Use a simple maths journal, and a robot called Trev, to transform mathematical thinking, with this KS2 lesson plan from Marc Bowen… www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

How can we help pupils become thoughtful, critical users of AI? In this episode of Teachwire Talks, Ben Garside & Emma Staves from @raspberrypiorg.bsky.social discuss what AI literacy means and how to teach it when you’re still getting to grips with AI yourself. www.teachwire.net/podcasts/tea...

Investigate what really makes a great pal, and build belonging, confidence and persuasive writing skills in your class with @darrenchetty.bsky.social's adorable picturebook, I’m Going to Make a Friend. Free PDF of activity ideas from @booksuperhero2.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

What can a castle tell us about the people who owned it? 🏰 Take KS2 pupils inside Warwick Castle with this free Built for Learning resource, created with @merlin-ents.bsky.social 🎥 3 exclusive videos 📚 Curriculum-linked activities ✍️ Persuasive writing task 👇 www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

Is edtech really making teachers’ lives easier? In episode 2 of Teachwire Talks podcast, Helen Mulley joins Ashleigh Kennedy from Dell Technologies & product marketing consultant Richi Fontaine to explore how edtech can live up to its promise. Listen today 👇 www.teachwire.net/podcasts/tea...

Join legend @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & former teacher MC Grammar in this brilliantly bonkers episode of Author In Your Classroom to explore rap, rhyme & collaborative writing. Recorded for use in schools, the podcast also comes with a free resource pack 👇 www.teachwire.net/podcasts/mic...

Is edtech really making teachers’ lives easier? In episode 2 of Teachwire Talks podcast, Helen Mulley joins Ashleigh Kennedy from Dell Technologies & product marketing consultant Richi Fontaine to explore how edtech can live up to its promise. Listen today 👇 www.teachwire.net/podcasts/tea...

How can families unlock the support their kid needs & does it have to involve a formal diagnosis for schools to provide it? In ep 11 of No Running in the Corridors pod, we explore what equitable support really looks like. www.teachwire.net/podcasts/no-... Sponsored by @rocksteadyms.bsky.social

As always, enjoyed writing this for the brilliant @teachprimarymag.bsky.social Bit of fun Egyptian D&T for KS2!

Use our free pack alongside this episode of Author In Your Classroom podcast, starring @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and MC Grammar, to explore the craft of rap. Learn what makes a great performance & discover how working together can produce stronger ideas... www.teachwire.net/podcasts/mic...

How can families unlock the support their kid needs & does it have to involve a formal diagnosis for schools to provide it? In ep 11 of No Running in the Corridors pod, we explore what equitable support really looks like. www.teachwire.net/podcasts/no-... Sponsored by @rocksteadyms.bsky.social

This KS2 medium-term D&T plan will help your class learn how to design and construct a working 3D model to lift a weight representing Egyptian stones... | via @karlduke8.bsky.social www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

What can a castle tell us about the people who owned it? 🏰 Take KS2 pupils inside Warwick Castle with this free Built for Learning resource, created with @merlin-ents.bsky.social 🎥 3 exclusive videos 📚 Curriculum-linked activities ✍️ Persuasive writing task 👇 www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

This free media literacy activities pack from @picturenews.bsky.social helps pupils develop the skills they need to find, understand, evaluate and use news and information responsibly… www.teachwire.net/teaching-res... @picturenewskatie.bsky.social

England is the only UK nation that doesn’t continue play-based learning into KS1. Could extending it help support children’s mental health? | via Holly Amber Stokes www.teachwire.net/news/play-ba...

The government’s renewed focus on enrichment is welcome. However, we need to ensure we’re reaching all pupils, not just the confident ones | via Rachel Hawker www.teachwire.net/news/extracu...