The DfE Reading Framework 2021 – an Introduction
Get a summary of the main points of the DfE Reading Framework 2021.
Get a summary of the main points of the DfE Reading Framework 2021.
Photo credit: Eden Reforestation Projects, Ecologi. We’ve been watching the news recently about how we’ve almost run out of time to stop damaging our Earth, and felt we had to act. We’re well aware that as individuals and as a business, not only are we causing our own emissions, but that the use of paper for …
There’s never been a better time to look on the bright side of life, and the Olympic Games is a great way to inspire children to achieve and try their best even if at first they don’t succeed. I like to remind children of where each athlete started and where they have come from, relating …
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If you’re looking for resources to engage and inspire children this summer, then our Euro 2020 teaching resources are for you! You’d think that the event would be called Euro 2021, but since the actual event was postponed from last year during Covid-19, they’ve decided to keep the original name. Euro 2020 reading comprehension activities …
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If you’re an NQT just starting out in your teaching career, you probably have lots of questions about finding your first NQT job, how to thrive in your NQT year, NQT time-saving tips and more. The good news is, there are lots of other teachers in the same boat as you – and guess what, …
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Can you believe that we’re nearing the end of 2020 and we are still faced with virtual learning, blended learning and online learning for children!? What a year it’s been. Whilst it can be difficult to find home learning resources for children, we’ve done everything we can to make it quick and easy for both …
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Since I am actually a Key Stage 2 teacher “by trade”, people often ask me why we initially focused our efforts when creating Mrs Mactivity on EYFS and KS1 resources. The answer is simple – they are quicker to make! But that’s not a good reason not to focus on worksheets for KS2, English resources …
It’s that time of year again, when John Lewis make us all laugh, cry and be inspired with their Christmas advert. This year, they’ve made a move away from focusing on one main character, and instead, have chosen to focus on including a range of animation styles focusing on a theme of kindness rather than …
Much like everything else this year, Halloween is going to be VERY different in 2020, owing to the Covid restrictions and the need to continue social distancing. Whilst there don’t seem to be any specific guidelines telling us NOT to go trick or treating, common sense seems to dictate that knocking on people’s doors and …
We are SUPER excited here at Mrs Mactivity to bring you news of our EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Maths Mastery Scheme of Work – to help you save even more time. When it comes to primary resources for maths, it can be difficult to find something that is right for you, your school and your class. …
Place value is SUCH an important concept to teach well, since everything else in maths hinges on it. If taught well, children can use their knowledge of place value to learn addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and more. If children DON’T have a firm grasp of place value, they won’t be able to understand the value …