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Why is play equipment an essential part of any school playground?
School playground equipment has changed a lot over the years, advancing from skipping ropes and chalk to climbing frames and sensory play. Regardless of its form, play equipment has always been an integral part of the school playground and the school day and this is even more true in
The Biggest Challenges School Psychologists Face Today
What are the biggest challenges that school psychologists face? The answer used to be the rare act of violence or mental break by a student. Unfortunately, changes in society at all levels are making their job much harder. Children from broken homes have three to four times the rate
Is Our Education System Offering Adequate Support for Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Education is fundamental for preparing young people for the future. Growing in knowledge on range of different topics, experiences and events supports our self-progression and self-development. Through our experience of learning we gain a better understanding of the world our place within it.
Improve spelling and grammar in Primary students
Spelling and grammar, combined with general vocabulary knowledge, are an important part of writing. To be able to have great spelling and grammar skills practice is essential, however, there are some other ways to encourage children to improve their English skills.
Teaching 19th Century Literature
Some of us absolutely love a period drama but trying to get a classroom of teenagers to share that same enthusiasm can sometimes be a struggle. There are a broad range of topics when teaching 19th century prose, from revolution and rebellion to adventure and discovery, this makes it
How to make KS1 and KS2 learning fun and engaging
Teaching primary school students throughout key stage one and key stage two can be an extremely rewarding experience.
Re-engage primary school students after the Christmas break
The start of a new term can always be tricky, especially after an exciting period such as Christmas. Getting your students engaged and ready for action again is easy with a bit of preparation and planning.
Get ready for Christmas with these classroom resources
As Christmas draws closer it’s going to get increasingly hard for teachers to avoid adding some festive fun to regular lessons. Luckily, Teachit Primary make it easy to plan your lessons for the festive period, offering a huge selection of Christmas themed resources for all year groups. By adding
5 Common Signs of Dyslexia in the Classroom
Dyslexia becomes much more prominent and the symptoms become much clearer when children enter a classroom setting. To help you get dyslexic children the help they need, take note of these common signs of dyslexia.
4 Ways to Help Students Analyse Short Stories
When it comes to English literature, students will spend most of their time on novels and poems rather than short stories. Unfortunately, many won’t give as much weight to those more condensed pieces of prose, and it can be an uphill struggle trying to teach them