3… 2… 1… Blast off! With the latest issue of Child Education PLUS we are bringing you a whole galaxy of resources – including our exciting cross-curricular space topic! Read more.
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
By Rose Joyce — Retired nursery teacher and advanced skills teacher
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
By Cherri Moseley — Primary teacher
Also this month
More great articles published this month.
This month's resources
Life through a lens: The riverbank
Explore a typical British riverbank with this interactive resource from Child Education PLUS August ‘08
Voice what you view: Traditional tales
Challenge children to guess the name of the tale by revealing the image, square by square
Build a scene: Traditional tales
Drag and drop the picture pieces in this interactive resource to build up your storybook scene
Interactive: Talk about cards
Boost speaking and listening skills with a selection of cross-curricular discussion topics – perfect for viewing on your interactive whiteboard
Inspire and create: Paul Klee
An interactive PowerPoint providing a step-by-step guide to paint mixing – inspired by the works of Paul Klee.
Riverbank poster
Cut this illustrated poster in half to create a panoramic view of a riverbank. Featured in Child Education PLUS August ‘08
Bits 'n' bobs
Make the most of the bits ‘n’ bobs around your classroom with these creative, cross-curricular activities.
Blast off!
A colourful poster with lots of potential for inspiring numeracy activities. Can also be used as a visual resource for outer space projects. See pages 29-32 of the January 2007 issue of Child Education.
Creative topic: Space
Launch an exciting cross-curricular space mission. From building your spaceship to navigating the stars, this easily-adaptable project is perfect for giving your topic planning a boost!
Food for thought: Space recipe cards
A series of four recipes inspired by the theme of the space from Child Education PLUS August ‘08
Other resources this month
- Mystery Island poster
- Science starters: Pushes and pulls
- Start with a story: Little Apple Goat
- Make your robot rock!
- Design your own CD
- Bits 'n' bobs: Underwater creatures template
- Creative topic: 'Kids in space' play
- In the frame: The Real Princess
- Mystery Island poster backs
- Riverbank poster backs
- Rockin' Robot Karaoke
Latest news
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Children at Birmingham Botanical Gardens enjoy ‘nature summer’ week
Childhood clumsiness linked to obesity 13 Aug 2008
A longitudinal study by the British Medical Journal has linked childhood clumsiness to adult obesity
Ladybird classics go electronic! 12 Aug 2008
Nabaztag, the multipurpose Internet-connected Rabbit, teams up with Ladybird Books!
Make me a rock star! 11 Aug 2008
Youngsters will compete to join a rock band as part of a new £6 million Government advertising campaign
Survey shows children prefer Fairtrade 8 Aug 2008
Research reveals children would prefer to wear Fairtrade uniforms
This month's calendar
| Calendar for Sep 2008 | ||
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| 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Queen Elizabeth I born | International Literacy Day | National Year of Reading |
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