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World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5th, is a global event organized by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental issues. The theme for 2025 is #BeatPlasticPollution, focusing on driving momentum to 'refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink' plastic use. In this blog, we offer a variety of activities and resources to help schools participate and educate students on how to #BeatPlasticPollution.

On World Oceans Day, 8th June, people around our blue planet will be coming together to celebrate and honour our oceans. The ocean connects us all, between countries and across the world and by working together, we must protect and restore our oceans. The conservation action focus this year is 'Wonder: Sustaining what sustains us'.

To teach your students about World Oceans Day, we have several resources on Purple Mash that you can use.

Oracy is not just the new 'buzz' word - developing oracy at a young age has been proven to improve outcomes for young people. But what is oracy and how can you develop oracy skills in your classroom? Read our blog to find out and to access a free pack full of fun oracy activities!

Did you know Purple Mash has resources to support you in your phonics teaching? With interactive activities, games and printable resources, read our blog to find out all about them.

Looking for fun and meaningful Year 6 projects after SATs? Explore engaging end-of-term ideas to keep pupils learning and making memories.