All over the world Christmas is celebrated on 25th December, Christmas Day. At Christmas, Christians all over the world celeb...

It’s that time of year again, the shops are filled with chocolate Santa’s and the streets are lit up with beautiful lights wh...

Diwali is held in honour of Lakshmi – the Hindu Goddess of Wealth. Hindus believe that she can’t enter a house that is dark s...

Remember, remember the 5th of November gunpowder, treason and plot. I see no reason that gunpowder treason should ever be for...

Halloween occurs on the night of the 31st of October, the eve of All Saints’ Day and is often celebrated by children dressing...

Spring Half Term is quickly approaching, and it’s a good idea to plan some activities for the family early. A short search on...

Starting school is an exciting time for children and their parents but it can also be a daunting prospect too. Even if your c...

Halloween is almost upon us and pumpkins are now synonymous with this Autumn festival. Many of us will be buying a pumpkin to...

Every classroom should have an area designated to reading, it should be a fundamental part of each school day and consistent ...

Autumn is officially here – days are getting shorter, there’s a chill in the air and the leaves are changing colour. There ar...

Play is a vital factor that contributes to the development and growth of all children. It’s a chance for children to explore ...

For children starting primary school for the first time, day one is imminent! Depending on your school, your child might be s...

With primary school places at a premium in some areas of the country, the school admissions process can be very stressful for...

Planning a party for your young child can be very stressful, not to mention expensive. The average cost for a child’s party i...

Physical activity is necessary with young children in order to strengthen their bodies, maintain a healthy weight and prevent...

There are many fun things to do in the Summer Holidays, whether it’s splashing around in a refreshing paddling pool or inviti...

Easter is one of the oldest and most important Christian celebrations. Although today the giving of chocolate Easter eggs is ...

If your child is starting school this September it may seem far too early to be thinking about buying school uniform. After a...

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the holiest month by Muslims. Muslims believe that Allah...

Outdoor learning is enhanced by an environment that is resourced with play materials that can be adapted and used in differen...

Every child thrives on attention and when a young child is entering the ‘toddler’ stage it is extremely demanding as their ne...

Decorating your classroom walls is an absolute must in the early year’s stages. A good classroom display not only stimulates ...

Displays are a vital component to any learning environment. Most schools have wall mounted notice boards in classrooms, corri...

It’s that time of year again, the shops are filled with chocolate Easter Eggs galore which can only mean it’s time to celebra...

Children play because it is fun, however, when they’re engaged in play children develop life skills without even realising it...

For most schools it is the time of year to review school budgets and either ‘use it or lose it’. Your school might have some ...

Returning to work can be a daunting prospect for any parent who has been away from the workplace looking after their baby or ...

Pancake day more traditionally know as Shrove Tuesday, it is the last day before Lent – a day Christians confess all their si...

St. Valentine’s Day started as a festival that was celebrated in Rome around mid-February each year. In the late 400s Pope Ge...

Not only are they great for the class but there are so many other reasons that whiteboards and lapboards would be a great add...