Magic Studio February 2, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : Various Subjects , add a commenthttp://www.magicstudio.com/
Magic Studio is both a learning resource library and creation tool. The database contains lots of material created by museums, education institutions and individuals. Click here to see a selection of the material for primary and foundation stage students. Some example resources: CVC words as pictures, Greek Gods drag and drop and worship images.
Northwood Spanish Resources February 1, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : Languages , add a commenthttp://www.northwood.org.uk/Spanish.html
Northwood Primary School has a great collection of interactive Spanish resources on their site. The activities feature audio to help with pronunciation and cover areas such as the parts of the body, the weather and food and drink.
Wessex Archaeology Resources January 29, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : History , add a commenthttp://www.wessexarch.co.uk/learning/resources.html
The main Wessex Archaeology site features lots of resources that primary teachers will find useful, especially the large gallery of photographs (http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/photos/)which includes brilliant images of coins, artefacts from different time periods and pictures of archaeologists at work.
Time Travelling by Water January 28, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : History , add a commenthttp://blogs.wessexarch.co.uk/ttbw/teachers-packs/
Wessex Archaeology has produced these great teachers packs containing activities and suggestions to complement the teaching of Tudor seafaring, Local History and World War II at KS2 and KS3. Each pack comes with a small collection of downloadable resources which include worksheets and artefact photographs.
Teacher Support Network January 27, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : Fun (Teacher) , add a commenthttp://teachersupport.info/
The Teacher Support Network is a group of independent charities and a social enterprise that provide practical and emotional support to staff in the education sector and their families. They offer information, support, and coaching to all teachers and staff in England, Wales & Scotland. The site’s InfoCentre contains more than 1,400 useful factsheets for teachers.
Fruit & Vegetable Illustrations January 26, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : Science , 1 comment so farhttp://www.mossgreenchildrensbooks.co.uk/free-colouring-page/
This page, from Moss Green Childrens Books, features individual drawings of fruit and vegetables as well as pictures showing seasonal produce.
Bri’s Bible Stories January 25, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : Religious Education , add a commenthttp://www.brisbiblestories.com/
Illustrator Brian Chalmers has produced a selection of drawings retelling stories from the Bible. The images are available as individual pictures (which are great for flashing up in a presentation while you are reading the stories) as well as complete storyboards (which serve as useful reminders for students).
Shelter Teaching Resources January 22, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : P.S.H.E. , add a commenthttp://england.shelter.org.uk/professional_resources/teachers_centre
Housing and homelessness charity Shelter has produced an online classroom kit that offers an interactive programme of themed work exploring the complex issues they deal with every day. Four key stage 2 lesson plans (for Geography, English, Citizenship, Design and Technology) explore what ‘home’ means to children in Britain and around the world. They consider what it means to be without a home, and encourage feelings of empathy with families who are homeless. The free resources include videos, drag and drop activities, games and information slides. The kit is designed to inspire students while meeting key curriculum objectives.
Printer Cartridge Recycling January 21, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : School Admin , add a commenthttp://www.supportyourschool.co.uk
Support Your School runs a scheme where teachers and parents can convert their old printer ink cartidges and mobile phones into funds for their school. The scheme provides each school with recycling bags, free collection and donates £1 for every suitable inkjet cartridge and £3 for every suitable mobile phone that is successfully recycled and reused.
Digital Adwise January 20, 2010
Posted by Gareth in : English/Literacy , add a commenthttp://www.digitaladwise.mediasmart.org.uk/
Digital Adwise, from Media Smart, has been designed to help teach KS1 and KS2 students about marketing communications. The interactive online lessons can be used by individuals or small groups on classroom computers. The lessons aim to help children to identify and understand the commercial purpose behind online marketing techniques such as viral marketing, the use of social marketing sites and online games.
