Teaching ideas & inspiration to make your classroom buzz!
Teaching Ideas
Here you'll find a range of teaching ideas ready to use in your primary classroom.We bring you tried and tested classroom activities, teaching strategies and classroom management tips to help you cater exactly to your students' needs. Not to mention, the huge range of high-quality, professionally designed, downloadable teaching resources and freebies to support your positive teaching endeavours too.Bookmark this page for a constant stream of fantastic teaching ideas. Go on! Let's make your classroom buzz!
32 of 446 teaching resources for those 'aha' moments
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Digital Teacher Planners | Why and How Teachers are Planning Digitally
Are you wondering what all the fuss is about with digital teacher planners?
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10 Ways Teachers Can Support Shy Students
Don't let shy students fall under the radar in your classroom. Here are some strategies you can use to support and encourage them.
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12 Days of Christmas Craft - Fun and Festive Activities for Your Class!
It's Christmas craft time! The glitter is coming. We have easy activities to make your students' final weeks of school festive and fun!
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Sound Boxes (Elkonin Boxes) vs Word Shape Boxes
How Elkonin Boxes (aka Sound Boxes) can transform your literacy instructions.
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气候变化教育 - 从哪里开始
With the world's eyes and ears turned to Glasgow for the COP26, teachers are wondering how on earth they can start teaching children about climate change. We asked the experts how to get a grasp, before it's too late.
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18 Phonemic Awareness Activities for the Classroom
Don't forget phonemic awareness activities in the early years classroom!
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10 Visual Brain Teasers Kids will Love!
Using visual brain teasers in the classroom encourages critical thinking in your students, plus, kids love them!
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儿童的分步折纸视频（动物戒指）
The cutest step-by-step origami videos for kids you'll find, featuring origami finger rings!
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Back to School Poem | Reduce Anxiety in Children
Help students return to school with ease by sharing this relatable poem for kids. Find out how to use this teaching resource to reduce anxiety in children, and as a back to school classroom activity.
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学校活动的第一天|学生时间胶囊模板
A fantastic first day of school activity idea, perfect to get the students (and you) back into the swing of school.
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Interactive Icebreakers for Kids | Getting To Know You Activities
Icebreakers for kids are a great way to engage with new students in the first couple of weeks in a school year.
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Little Kids, Big Worries? Use This Strategy to Help Support Students with Anxiety!
Little kids with big worries? The Worry Waterfall is a calming and effective teaching resource to support students with anxiety.
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Why You Should be Using Brain Teasers in the Classroom
Find out why you should be using visual brain teasers in your classroom. Plus, download a set of 20 printable visual brain teaser task cards!
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安全有效的课堂清洁黑客
Classroom cleaning hacks for teachers! These eight simple-yet-effective, safe classroom cleaning tips will help you keep your classroom fresh.
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How to Transform Sight Words into Heart Words
The debate over using sight words has been strong in the teaching profession for a while now. But, have you heard of heart words?
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Play-Based Learning Borrowed from Bluey
We love Bluey! Take a look at our favourite moments of play-based goodness from the popular children's cartoon series for dramatic play inspo!
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Kid-Friendly Alternatives to Hangman in the Classroom
What are teachers saying about hangman? Is it appropriate? What are some alternatives to hangman teachers can use in the classroom?
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14 Educational Ways to Use Pop Its in the Classroom
Use your students' obsession with Pop Its to your advantage in the classroom with these educational activities using Pop Its.
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You're Mentoring a Student Teacher... Now What?
Are you looking for some advice on how to best mentor a student teacher?
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认识AUGGIE：影响孩子和员工的学校治疗狗
Auggie is a school therapy dog that is bringing a smile to kids, staff and the school community daily.
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Why Teachers are Flocking to Aldi
There are many Aldi-obsessed teachers around - and we're not surprised! Check out some of these awesome purchases from teachers in the know...
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智能板的交互式mAB块（以及如何使用它们）
Interactive MAB blocks are game-changers when it comes to the teaching and learning of place value.
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11 Children's Books About Inclusion for Kids (Teacher-Picked)
Beautiful children's books about inclusion to plant the seed with your students.
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Strategies for Teaching Place Value in the Early Years
Resources and strategies for teaching place value in the early years classroom.
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How Long Will It Take To Melt? | Changing States Unit Plan
Want a Changing States unit plan that teaches states of matter to young kids in fun, easy-to-understand ways? Look no further!
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Feeling a Little Flat? Check Out These Desktop Backgrounds for Teachers
教师四处走动的最酷的桌面背景（以及电话背景）。
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What Are Sound Buttons? | A Teacher's Guide
Do you use sound buttons in your classroom? Read all about them and download our decodable word flashcards today.
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Tricks in 60 Ticks | Fun Classroom Party Games
It's time to finalise those report cards and have some fun with your students using our classroom party games ideas.
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Totally Fridge-Worthy Elf Crafts for Kids
These absolutely adorable elf crafts for kids are the perfect addition to your final weeks of school.
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如何让一个折纸夹心软糖的孩子吗
Your students will love to learn how to make an origami bonbon this festive season!
