1 Risky questions
What is it? Guidance documents to facilitate effective questioning in the classroom
Who is it for? 5-11s
Why is it hot? Encourages children to take risks and not settle for easy solutions.
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2 Science starter
What is it? An activity that introduces the categorisation of objects by the materials they are made from
Who is it for? 5-7s
Why is it hot? Colourful and uncluttered images provide ideal raw materials for a memorable lesson.
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3 Phonics fun
What is it? Phonics flash cards
Who is it for? 5-7s
Why is it hot? Playful cards use amusing images and evocative rhymes (such as “poo at the zoo” and “blow the snow”) to capture children’s attention.
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4 Words to hand
What is it? A set of word cards with a choice of synonyms on the reverse
Who is it for? 7-11s
Why is it hot? They are designed to be laminated and can be made into key rings.
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5 Volley good
What is it? A poster to help students referee a game of volleyball
Who is it for? 11-13s
Why is it hot? Keeps things simple by focusing on the essentials of the sport.
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6 Peak practice
What is it? A comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that explores non-fiction writing and uses mountains as a source of inspiration
Who is it for? 7-11s
Why is it hot? Refers to a wide variety of forms of writing, including: persuasive letters, newspaper articles, diary entries, explanations, non-chronological reports, advertising and biography.
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7 Energy think
What is it? A learning grid about energy transfers
Who is it for? 11-13s
Why is it hot? Packs 36 questions and images into little more than an A4 page.
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8 Crooks in books
What is it? An introductory lesson on the conventions of crime fiction, pitched at lower-ability students
Who is it for? 11-13s
Why is it hot? The activity creates excitement by inviting students into the inner circle of the Detection Club, formed in 1930 by crime writers who swore never to rely on “mumbo jumbo, jiggery-pokery, coincidence or an act of God”.
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9 Everyday verbs
What is it? Four worksheets that list 100 common English verbs, aimed at non-native speakers
Who is it for? 11-16s
Why is it hot? Matching words to images adds spark to the potentially mundane task of learning essential vocabulary.
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10 Caring for children
What is it? Nine lessons on how to protect children from exploitation and abuse
Who is it for? 16-18s
Why is it hot? Detailed and packed with information, the lessons develop students’ understanding of safeguarding through various creative tasks.
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