The ‘Be a Great Barrier Reef Explorer’ Education Pack is aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils, but can be easily adapted for Key Stage 1 class projects or for independent research at Key Stage 3. The education pack promotes children becoming advocates of the need to protect worldwide coral reefs. As the UK National Curriculum is currently changing, this pack will support any class looking to explore learning in Science, Geography, English and Citizenship. www.firstnews.co.uk/forschools

This lower KS2 comprehension asks questions about two stories concerning sustainability and recycling. The first story looks at how water refill points could reduce the amount of plastic in the ocean, while the second asks pupils about a generator that transforms dog poo into energy! First News comprehensions are excellent for guided reading, SATS preparation, and improving critical literacy in the classroom. First News reading comprehensions use current event to make literacy relevant and exciting in the classroom. Each comprehension contains an article taken from First News, the award-winning weekly newspaper for children, and a selection of engaging questions written by education experts. **This is a First News Level One activity aimed at Lower KS2 (Years 3 and 4). Each week, First News creates three levels of literacy activities based on news stories: ** Level One for Lower KS2 (Y3 & Y4) Level Two for Upper KS2 (Y5 & Y6) Level Three for KS3

Develop your pupils’ vocabulary with this entertaining KS3 crossword. The UK is on the verge of a recycling crisis, as authorities figure out how to deal with a Chinese ban on imports of plastic waste. Boost your your class’ vocabulary and understanding of recycling, sustainability and waste management with this First News puzzle! First News comprehensions are excellent for vocabulary development, exam preparation, and comprehension. First News puzzles use current event to make literacy relevant and exciting in the classroom. Each puzzle contains an article taken from First News, the award-winning weekly newspaper for children, and an engaging crossword that encourages vocabulary development in your pupils. **This is a First News Level One activity aimed at Lower KS2 (Years 3 and 4). Each week, First News creates three levels of literacy activities based on news stories: ** Level One for Lower KS2 (Y3 & Y4) Level Two for Upper KS2 (Y5 & Y6) Level Three for KS3

We round up our First News children's newspaper articles on a big news theme for you to save you having to collect the news stories for yourself. Written specially for children, our Big News articles deal with big news topics in a sensitive and pupil-friendly way. Big News - Drought in Africa - updated to include report from 1-6 Oct (Issue 278)

Do you know the stories behind this week's First News newspaper headlines? Download three billboard-style posters featuring top headlines from our Issue 285 (18th to 24 November, 2011) along with Teacher Notes. Perfect for classroom discussion or displays. New posters will be available every week. Stick over the old ones for up-to-date displays.

Do you know the stories behind this week's First News newspaper headlines? Download three billboard-style posters featuring top headlines from our Issue 287 (2 December, 2011) along with Teacher Notes. Perfect for classroom discussion or displays. New posters will be available every week. Stick over the old ones for up-to-date displays.

Every celebration needs decorations! So why not decorate your classroom with First News’ very own Olympic-themed bunting? Our bunting displays an array of flags representing numerous participating countries (we’ve chosen two from each continent to get you started), in addition to a mix of sports that are a part of the Olympic programme. We’ve also provided blank templates for pupils to design their own.

Do you know the stories behind this week's First News newspaper headlines? Download three billboard-style posters featuring top headlines from our Issue 291 (6 Jan, 2012). Perfect for classroom discussion or displays. New posters will be available every week. Stick over the old ones for up-to-date displays.

Revisit and reflect on the events and news stories of this year with our First News Quiz of 2018. The quiz is divided into seven sections - UK News, World News, Science, Animals, Arts & Entertainment, Crazy But True and Sport - with eight multiple choice questions in each. This is an ideal activity for the last week of term, get your pupils into teams and find out who are the news champions of the year.