Dealing with death
Bereavement is something no teacher wants to face. But it is a reality. Michael Jones guides you through the grieving process
By Michael Jones — Educational Consultant
Pleasure in pictures
World Book Day is the ideal time to develop children’s love of reading. Start them off by appreciating the picture book
By Kate Edwards — Chief Executive, Seven Stories
Dinosaur poster key
Use this key to help you identify the dinosaurs on the poster
Stuck for an idea?
Are you stuck for an idea? Each month we give you ideas to try out in your classroom whether you are looking for a circle time starter or a pre-assembly activity, you’re bound to find an idea to try out
Also this month
More great articles published this month.
- Winter warmers
- SEAL: Good to be me
- Favourite books: Floss
- In the frame: The Greedy Triangle
- Q&A with £1 book author, Jill Marshall
- Ten of the best environmental resources
- Q&A with £1 book author, Betty G Birney
- Q&A with £1 book author, Janey Louise Jones
- Q&A with £1 book author, Sue Bentley
- Have you seen our star resources?
- Reviews from 4—7 years
This month's resources
Dinosaur facts poster backs
Play dinosaur trumps with our set of 16 fact cards from Child Education PLUS February
Tell me why! environment cards
Introduce children to some thought-provoking questions and answers on the environment
British birds poster
A poster packed with British birds to accompany RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch. See pages 18-19 of Child Education PLUS February for a related article
British birds poster: Interactive version
An interactive version of our British birds poster. Mouse over the pictures to hear each bird’s call
Dinosaur poster
Use our illustrated dinosaur poster with our topic on pages 29-34 of Child Education PLUS February
Inspire and create: Pointillism
Go dotty for these art and design ideas. For linking activities see February ‘08 issue of Child Education PLUS
Interactive: Can you guess what it is yet?
Train those brains with this selection of cross-curricular challenges. See page 53 of Child Education PLUS February for more information
Interactive: Conveyor belt challenge
Put your children’s memory to the test with this ‘game show’ inspired interactive game. See page 53 of Child Education PLUS February for more details
Interactive: Design-a-dinosaur game
Allow children to create and name their own dinosaur – it’s t-riffic! Featured in Child Education PLUS February 2008
Other resources this month
Latest news
Government should fund eye tests says professor 25 Feb 2008
Government should fund eye tests and coloured lenses for children who have ‘visual stress’ affecting their reading says professor.
Wake-up call for young designers 18 Feb 2008
Children are being challenged to design a pair of pyjamas to raise money for The Sick Children’s Trust
Get skipping! 14 Feb 2008
Skip2fit has teamed up with Sainsbury’s Active Kids campaign to discover which MP is the fittest
Ultrasonic dispersal devices told to BUZZ OFF 13 Feb 2008
Makers and users of ultrasonic dispersal devices are being challenged by campaigners who say the device is discriminatory against young people
Five hours of culture for schoolchildren 13 Feb 2008
The Government is proposing that all schoolchildren participate in five hours of cultural activities
This month's calendar
| Calendar for Oct 2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Family Learning Festival | Ofsted – getting it right | National Conference on Accelerating Learning: Literacy and Numeracy |
Through the keyhole series
These interactive resources are FREE and are great for developing speaking and listening skills.
And don’t miss Santa’s workshop, available to download from 17 November.
Discover your inner animal!
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