Here are details of two fantastic resources for those teaching Literacy / Music / History linked to the topic of Ancient Greece: ‘Heroes of Troy‘ is a music resource for school children aged 9 to 11 and offers 7 songs to learn, each linking to an episode of the Trojan War. The website is audio-based, but [...]
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BBC search for an inspirational teacher
Do you know a teacher who’s gone the extra mile and really changed lives? The BBC is looking for an inspirational teacher, an unsung hero who has somehow made a real difference, someone whose story deserves to be told. Perhaps they have brought new and innovative methods to the classroom, with outstanding results. Maybe they [...]
BBC Accessible Newsreader
I’ve always been a fan of the BBC’s Newsround TV show and website, as they provide current news which is more appropriate for children to read. Simon Widdowson recently shared this fantastic version of the site which is even more accessible. www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/newsreader The site has a much simpler interface with less distractions and it will [...]
BBC Bitesize Updates
I’ve had an email from the senior producer of the BBC’s Bitesize websites who wrote to say that the site has recently had a makeover. There is a new look for the KS2 area (for children aged 7 to 11)… as well as the KS3 area (for students aged 11-14)… The KS3 pages have lots [...]
Who would be your dream headteacher?
According to this article from Guardian Education, David Tennant (actor and current star of BBC Show Doctor Who) is the ideal headteacher. Image from www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho Primary school children were asked to vote for the person they would most like to be in charge of their school. Some of the other choices included Barrack Obama, JK Rowling, [...]
BBC Schools Newsletter
The BBC send out a monthly newsletter for those interested in receiving information about their resources for schools. The newsletter has information for primary and secondary schools and is a easy way of finding out about the latest additions to the fantastic BBC Schools service. To sign up, visit www.bbc.co.uk/schools/newsletter Do you receive any other [...]
How many books do you read with your class?
The BBC recently reported on some new research which states that a quarter of children read just one book with their teacher each year. This is due to the use of extracts, rather than reading (and enjoying) entire stories. How many books do you read with your class each year? I generally read lots of short [...]
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