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Music: The right note Combine music with creative writing for some inspirational literacy activities
Literacy: Music makers and shakers Feel the rhythm in a lively poem about children making music
Numeracy: Symmetry alfresco Help children to discover maths in the real world by exploring symmetry in the great outdoors
Science in a flash: Nutrition Use our fun flash cards to help teach children the link between nutrition and the human body
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Creative topic: Space Who knows what undiscovered planets lie beyond the milky way? Simple! Turn your classroom into a starship and go on a voyage of discovery
Olympic fun: Going for gold Capitalise on the buzz of Beijing by starting the year with your own fun Olympics
In the frame: The Real Princess The Princess and the Pea gets a mathematical twist in this latest adaptation. And it’s got classic written all over it
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Home sweet home Have fun acting out familiar scenarios in your role-play home
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Bon appetit! Prepare a multicultural café in your role-play area where the children can explore a wonderful selection of food and drink
Going to market Set up a role-play market square where the children can pretend to buy and sell a selection of produce
Literacy Time PLUS Ages 5 to 7
Michael Rosen and Ian Whybrow talk to Literacy Time PLUS Authors Michael Rosen and Ian Whybrow tell Literacy Time PLUS what they think about the new Booktime and Booked Up programmes
Free books for five- and 11-year-olds More than 2 million books are to be given away free to children in England by the end of 2008. Authors Michael Rosen and Ian Whybrow tell Literacy Time PLUS what they think about this fantastic project
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Literacy Time PLUS Ages 7 to 9
Michael Rosen and Ian Whybrow talk to Literacy Time PLUS Authors Michael Rosen and Ian Whybrow tell Literacy Time PLUS what they think about the new Booktime and Booked Up programmes
The Boneyard Rap This animated audio poem, written and performed by Wes Magee, fits perfectly with the National Year of Reading monthly theme of Rhythm and Rhyme. Children will enjoy joining in with the chorus.
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Literacy Time PLUS Ages 9 to 11
Michael Rosen and Ian Whybrow talk to Literacy Time PLUS Authors Michael Rosen and Ian Whybrow tell Literacy Time PLUS what they think about the new Booktime and Booked Up programmes
Name that Tudor This great interactive game – which can be played individually, as a whole class or in small groups – invites children to guess the identity of eight famous Tudors, using biographical clues
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This month's calendar
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| 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Olympic Games take place in Beijing | Edinburgh International Book Festival | Tish B’Av |
Latest news
Support for teachers returning to work 8 Aug 2008
New report suggests ways schools can help teachers return to work after long-term illness
Survey shows children prefer Fairtrade 8 Aug 2008
Research reveals children would prefer to wear Fairtrade uniforms
Skomer Island becomes accesible to all 8 Aug 2008
A new multi-media centre opens on the conservation site, Skomer Island
MMR vaccine catch-up campaign 7 Aug 2008
Extra MMR vaccine and more funds are to be made available to vaccinate every child up to the age of 18 against measles
Internet tutors 7 Aug 2008
Children can improve their communication skills by teaching others about the internet
Flood damaged primary schools receive investment 7 Aug 2008
Funding is being provided for schools in Hull, East Riding, Worcestershire and Merton
