Discover a new site for 7-11 year olds which is designed to improve young people’s financial capability and promote the benefits of saving money.
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Primary and secondary resources from Fearless.org
Fearless is part of the UK charity, Crimestoppers. Crimestoppers runs the 0800 555 111 telephone number, which you can call to give information about crime anonymously. The Fearless site is aimed at young people, allowing them to give information about crime online, and offering workshops about crime that affects them. The Fearless team have created resources [...]
How to help children to flourish
The Hands On Scotland site aims to help frontline workers make a difference to children and young people’s lives. It offers extensive practical information and ‘hands on’ techniques to respond helpfully to troubling behaviour. A new section has recently been added to the site, giving information, ideas and activities to help promote positive mental health, or [...]
GrainChain.com
GrainChain.com is a place where children can find out how grains are grown and harvested, discover what happens to them before they reach your plate, and learn why they’re so good for you! You can investigate healthy eating and meal planning, or go behind the scenes of the flour, grain and baking industry. Find out [...]
Mr. Thorne Does Books!
Mr. Thorne (whose phonics videos were previously featured on Teaching News) has continued to make lots of fantastic phonics videos which can be used in the classroom. Over the summer, he also published his first book which you can now buy online. www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1528325 The book follows the story of Geraldine the giraffe (who also features [...]
NSPCC Number Day and Citizenship Resources
Every year school children of all ages take part in Number Day, working their mathematical magic for a great cause – the NSPCC. Their number-based fundraising helps to protect the vulnerable children in the UK who need the NSPCC’s services most. This year there are even more reasons for teachers to take part in Number [...]
New resources from Channel 4
Following my previous posts about education resources from Channel 4, they have been busy making another set of fantastic resources for schools to use. Here are some of the latest additions: Alien Ink (graphic novel, videos, social media) - A graphic comic tackling teen issues e.g. Knife crime, peer pressures, bullying etc. This is perfect for [...]
Making the Games
Making the Games is a new project designed for teenagers and as a resource for teachers. The site features individuals who have taken practical and vocational learning routes and are now helping to deliver the London 2012 Games. www.makingthegames.co.uk There is a teachers’ section with ideas for using the site’s resources in the classroom. You can also [...]
Speak up to your teacher resources
The Speak up to your Teacher DVD was featured on Teaching News in February. The DVD offers a musical performance which encourages pupils to think about bullying and how they can help to stop it. Since my last post, the creators of the DVD have set up a new website which has lots of useful [...]
Supporting Pupils with Exams
Research by Samaritans shows that the pressure to achieve high marks is one of the biggest worries for nearly a third (30%) of young people aged 18-24. Exams can bring a whirlwind of emotions from panic and fear of failure to anxiety about the future, and students need to know they are not alone. They [...]
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