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Each month we will be highlighting a #MashoftheMonth. This will focus on a tool or application within Purple Mash and how it can be used within the classroom to support learning across the curriculum. During the month, if you share how you have used #MashoftheMonth, you will then be entered into a draw to win a 2Simple Goody bag!

April’s #MashoftheMonth is 2Animate. 2Animate helps bring learning to life and can be used to demonstrate a range of concepts across the curriculum. There are videos that explain how to use 2Animate as well as examples that pupils can use to get started and give them inspiration.

March 7th-16th marks the 2025 edition of British Science Week. For ten days, people of all ages will be taking part in engaging events and activities coordinated by the British Science Association to celebrate science, technology, engineering and math. We've compiled some resources and cool Purple Mash activities for you to check out!

As Year 6 students approach their SATs this term, you'll be wanting to help reinforce key skills in English and Maths so that they can go into the tests feeling their most confident. Explore the comprehensive suite of tools and activities for SATs preparation on Purple Mash to make sure students are well prepared for May.

Red Nose Day is back on Friday 21st March and there's loads of fun activities that schools can get involved in to help raise funds.

Find out all about the illustrator of Top 10 Deadliest Animals: Brett Gowlett, who had lots of inspiration from the lists that all our Purple Mash users submitted online!