Hello! We’re Teach Primary magazine, the leading title for KS1 and KS2 primary teachers. Join us for free resources, opinion & staffroom chatter! Edited by @charleytp.bsky.social 💻 https://www.teachwire.net/https://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mj5tucswqu2cEffective RSE in primary schools requires careful planning and integration within PSHE. Here’s how to get it right… | via David Morris https://www.teachwire.net/news/pshe-curriculum/10 Apr 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5tucswqu2chttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mj2fsv7l7l27Use natural history clips from Sir David Attenborough to spark excitement about fronted adverbials in KS2… https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/ks2-fronted-adverbials/ @eraresources.bsky.social09 Apr 2026 08:38 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2fsv7l7l27https://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3miijvtjnj22bSome parents like to provide a page-long essay describing their child’s nightly reading. Others suddenly realise that it is 9pm Sunday evening and there are now five days of comments to fill in. Here are two alternative ways to record a child’s reading... https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/reading-records/02 Apr 2026 06:04 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3miijvtjnj22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mihbtqllih2uIf you’re sick of teaching about the Great Fire of London during KS1 history for your unit on events beyond living memory, why not try delving into the first flight instead with this free unit? https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/ks1-history-six-lessons-on-the-first-flight-for-your-your-event-beyond-living-memory-unit/01 Apr 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihbtqllih2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3midixyj2s62rLondon Schools Literature Festival is hosting its largest ever free programme for the National Year of Reading. Find out more at www.londonschoolslitfest.org #ad #sponsored https://www.londonschoolslitfest.org/31 Mar 2026 06:04 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3midixyj2s62rhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3micfgrwdyn27Set children’s minds in motion with @piecorbett.bsky.social's descriptive poem resource, featuring poems and activities about cars and bikes… https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/pie-corbett-poetry-ks2-describe-bikes-cars-planes-and-more-with-descriptive/30 Mar 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3micfgrwdyn27https://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mi2qookjsw2uTaking effective notes is key for learning and recall, but how to do it without stress? Try this Cornell notes template and lesson plan from teacher Matthew Lane… https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/cornell-notes-note-taking-lesson-plan-for-ks1-and-ks2/27 Mar 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2qookjsw2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mhwzyp2m4t27Most of children’s vocabulary growth will come from organic sources, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some ways we can help children to learn new words directly. Here are 7 approaches to building vocabulary, with free worksheets… https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/7-spelling-and-grammar-resources-for-ks1-and-ks2-english/26 Mar 2026 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhwzyp2m4t27https://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mhvrwmgy462lThis free Year 3 worksheet explains that we can use different rocks for different purposes and discusses their characteristics and typical uses… https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/characteristics-of-rocks-worksheet-for-year-3-science/25 Mar 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvrwmgy462lhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mhrz2tkzvp2aUse this free planning PDF to explore Who Let the Gods Out? with your KS2 class. It's a fast-paced, moving and wonderfully thought-out story… https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/ks2-book-topic-humour-tonal-shifts-mental-health-who-let-the-gods-out/24 Mar 2026 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhrz2tkzvp2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mhqvjmdc3u2pIn June, school librarians, teachers and school leaders will come together at @uniwinchester.bsky.social for the @sla.org.uk Annual Conference. Here’s a look at what’s on the programme… https://www.teachwire.net/news/sla-conference-inside-the-2026-programme/23 Mar 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqvjmdc3u2phttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mhj5gafaww2jEmbark on a journey of inclusivity by celebrating #AutismAcceptanceMonth in your school next month. Here we’ve rounded up a treasure trove of resources and invaluable advice to help you create an environment that celebrates neurodiversity in the classroom… https://www.teachwire.net/news/world-autism-awareness-week-teaching-resources/20 Mar 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhj5gafaww2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mhfgqabw4i2fCelebrate Earth Day in your school next month with these free resources, activities and ideas… https://www.teachwire.net/news/earth-day-activity-ideas-schools/19 Mar 2026 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfgqabw4i2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mhe6o6le7d2pDid you know April is #NationalPetMonth? Explore our handpicked selection of resources that not only celebrate our furry, scaly and feathered friends, but also integrate seamlessly into your curriculum… https://www.teachwire.net/news/6-great-rspca-primary-lesson-plans-for-national-pet-month/18 Mar 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhe6o6le7d2phttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mhafsfpqit2kGet kids colouring, crafting and creating this Easter with these easy-to-do ideas… https://www.teachwire.net/news/the-best-easy-easter-craft-ideas-and-resources-for-early-years-and-ks1/17 Mar 2026 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhafsfpqit2khttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mh7cb5mvgq2hIt's #WorldDownSyndromeDay on 21st March. 65% of pupils with Down syndrome now attend mainstream schools. Here, Dr Becky Baxter from Down Syndrome UK suggests evidence‑informed strategies for helping pupils with Down syndrome learn… https://www.teachwire.net/news/down-syndrome-school/16 Mar 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh7cb5mvgq2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mgxk5s5ron2jDickens’ work is still eminently relevant for our young readers, and it’s just a case of teaching it in such a way that illuminates that relevance… | via @philip_caveney https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/teaching-dickens/13 Mar 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgxk5s5ron2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mgtthsl3bc2uWhy SEND assessment tools need to be flexible, personalised and developmentally appropriate to accurately measure progress while protecting pupils’ wellbeing… | via Penny Whelan https://www.teachwire.net/news/send-assessment-tools/12 Mar 2026 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgtthsl3bc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mgslfpok742oLesson observations can be stressful for all involved. However, these three simple steps can take some of the heat off… | via @alanshields.bsky.social https://www.teachwire.net/news/lesson-observation-recording-cpd/11 Mar 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgslfpok742ohttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mgosjxlw4j2fTravel back in time and find out how Girl Guides helped the UK & other Allied Powers win WW1 with @hollywebb.bsky.social's historical adventure, A Girl’s Guide to Spying. This free PDF from @kateheap.bsky.social contains cross-curricular KS2 ideas based on the book https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/girls-guide-spying/10 Mar 2026 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgosjxlw4j2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mgnoypaxww2lThe sinking of the Titanic is an iconic moment in history that really captures the imagination of KS2 pupils. This free download from @lindsroars.bsky.social contains a medium-term plan & lots of extra resources to help you teach a 'beyond living memory' unit... https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/titanic-ks2/09 Mar 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgnoypaxww2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mgfwved4vy2kUse this free planning PDF to explore Who Let the Gods Out? By Maz Evans – a fast-paced, moving and wonderfully thought-out story, perfect for KS2 classes… https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/ks2-book-topic-humour-tonal-shifts-mental-health-who-let-the-gods-out/06 Mar 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfwved4vy2khttps://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mgca7dkwzf25Use this free planning PDF to help your pupils truly grasp the magic of The Storm Whale by Benji Davies – a much-loved picture book with beguilingly simple illustrations and very few words on each page… https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/the-storm-whale-book-topic-ks1/05 Mar 2026 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgca7dkwzf25https://bsky.app/profile/teachprimarymag.bsky.social/post/3mgay5b7gth2rThis 6-week series of lessons, based around @matthaig.bsky.social's graphic novel The Truth Pixie, will help you teach about feelings in KS1. The lessons focus on helping pupils to express their feelings and understand that all emotions are equally valid... https://www.teachwire.net/teaching-resources/ks1-pshe-medium-term-plan-managing-feelings/04 Mar 2026 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:sabx2soxr32edvjk4wcppjsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgay5b7gth2r