Black History Month: Resources, Recommendations and the Relationship Between Mental Health and Black History Month Posted on 13 October 2021 by Amber Gravenell in Resources In this article, we discuss the importance of Black History Month and provide recommendations and resources to use in the classroom. We also explore Mental Health in relation to Black History Month, particularly the themes of identity and diversity, providing links to some wonderful resources. Read More...
National Writing Day 2021 Posted on 20 June 2021 by Amber Gravenell - Kent Teach in Resources National Writing Day is an annual nationwide event designed to inspire people to utilise their writing skills. No matter your preferred form of creative writing, National Writing Day celebrates all forms, genres and styles! Find out more about National Writing Day 2021 and what you can expect. Read More...
Educational Ocean-Themed Resources for World Oceans Day Posted on 1 June 2021 by Becky - Kent-Teach in Resources To celebrate our blue planet this World Oceans Day, we have put together some fun ocean activities for your class or children to enjoy. These ocean-themed resources are a great way to keep your kids or class entertained while learning and practising important skills. Read More...
What is the International Day of Forests? Posted on 3 March 2021 by Louis Boreham - Kent-Teach in Resources The International Day of Forests is vital as it helps raise awareness; reminding us all why we need forests and inspiring people to do little tasks across the globe that combine to make a big difference Read More...
4 Simple Christmas Crafts for Kids Posted on 7 December 2020 by Becki, Kent-Teach in Resources These simple and easy Christmas craft ideas are perfect to entertain kids over the Christmas holiday. Read on to discover our top 4 Christmas crafts for 2020! Read More...
Improving Fluency in Maths in a Post Lockdown Primary Classroom Posted on 3 December 2020 by James Higgins in Resources Lockdown has impacted all of us, but as teachers we have seen that lockdown had a greater impact on some children. We all know that good, rapid mental recall provides the foundations to all areas of the maths curriculum. Here are 4 useful maths games and tools to support children with learning and internalising their maths facts. Read More...
How to Use Snip and Sketch in Lesson Planning Posted on 16 November 2020 by Arthur Dunne, School Network Manager in EdTech | Resources Welcome to our new series of “How to Guides” with technical tips and IT support for teachers. Our guides will help you make the most of the technology available to you and help make your lesson planning easier. Our first guide explores how to use Snip and Sketch. Read More...
Educational Halloween Activities Posted on 13 October 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Resources The spookiest day of the year is nearly upon us! Halloween is a great opportunity to get hands-on in the classroom with some scarily seasonal activities. Combining fun, creativity and learning, here are 3 Halloween activities to try! Read More...
Black History Month 2020: 7 Classroom Resources Posted on 1 October 2020 by Becki - Kent-Teach in Resources For schools, Black History Month is an important opportunity to teach children about significant and influential black men and women throughout history. We have created a list of classroom resources and lesson activity ideas to share with your class this Black History Month. Read More...
5 Top Tips to Support Children with Their Transition to Secondary School Posted on 8 July 2020 by Nikita Ponnappah at Kent-Teach in Resources | Schools When moving to secondary school, children can be worried about a variety of things including getting lost, losing old friends, a larger school and the list goes on. It is important to get children excited about the transition as it is a stage in life which builds resilience and strength of character. Read More...