Past Features

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Some of our Past Features have included the following:

Sample a Lesson Plan:

Literacy Lesson Plan: Year 2 - Cooking and Learning

Discover our ways to help children write and follow instructions by following recipes!
By Elizabeth Hoad - Former specialist language unit teacher

Numeracy Lesson Plan: Year 1 - It's time to learn

Counting, partitioning and calculating: using time to improve your childrens numeracy skills.
By John Davis - Primary school teacher and freelance writer

Sample a "How to.." Feature:

How to: Plan for Halloween

Use practical cross curricular activities and games linked to themes throughout the school year to inspire children's creativity and improve your planning.
By Rebecca Jackson

Sample a Special Needs professional article:

Special Needs: Bullying and Autism

Information, strategies and guidance regarding bullying and autism to help you to improve your practice.
By Beth Reid, Policy Manager, National Autistic Society