Tips for parents: How to get your kids talking about the things that really interest them

Oct. 25, 2023 -

Sometimes kids (and adults) need a little help to open up and start talking. The Top 10s book series provides a great opportunity to have conversations with your kids about the things that really interest them. Crafting a topic for a Top 10s book is a great way to get started, and it can be about absolutely anything...

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Sometimes kids (and adults) need a little help to open up and start talking. The Top …
Get fired up for Guy Fawkes Night with Purple Mash

Oct. 17, 2023 -

"Remember, remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot..." Bonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th of November and marks the anniversary of the discovery of a plot organised by Catholic conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. Ahead of the big night, these Purple Mash activities should help you get in the mood. Just remember to stay safe!

Bonfire Night blog
"Remember, remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot..." Bonfire Night is celebrated on the …
Celebrate Halloween with these spooky Purple Mash activities

Oct. 16, 2023 -

Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better way to engage your students than by incorporating some ghoulishly fun classroom activities and resources. Purple Mash offers a terror trove of Halloween-themed content that's both entertaining and educational. In this blog post, we'll explore some spooktacular classroom activities and resources on Purple Mash that will have your students eagerly awaiting the witching hour.

Halloween blog
Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better way to engage your students than …
Teaching History with 2Simple: KS1

Oct. 6, 2023 -

Stuck in the Dark Ages when it comes to teaching history? Take a look at some of the ways in which 2Simple can help you teach history in your classroom.

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Stuck in the Dark Ages when it comes to teaching history? Take a look at some …
Teaching History with 2Simple: KS2

Oct. 6, 2023 -

Stuck in the Dark Ages when it comes to teaching history? Take a look at some of the ways in which 2Simple can help you teach history in your classroom.

KS2
Stuck in the Dark Ages when it comes to teaching history? Take a look at some …