Primary Store - Teaching resources for use in primary schools

2010-02-28T23:15:00.000Z

Visit www.teachingideas.co.uk

Find hundreds of free teaching ideas, lesson plans, and primary resources which can be used in the classroom.

Free to download and no login required either.

Try the Times Education Online website for free Resources

2009-11-08T22:57:00.003Z

Visit TES Online at www.tes.co.uk

I've been using this now for some time and found it to be a wealth of resources for teaching.

You need a login, but it's free and once logged in you have access to a wealth of resources.

Search your Science Topics such as Forces in Motion on Coxhoe Durham

2009-01-29T20:42:00.021Z

Visit www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk

This website belonging to Coxhoe Durham Primary School is a great place for both Teachers and Children to find resources for the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum.

Chinese New Year - the year of the Ox (Spring Festival)

2009-01-19T16:57:00.002Z

So you doing a piece on the Chinese New Year that's coming up, here are some links to some music you might find useful.

Chinese Happy New year song - Gong Xi Gong Xi Gong Xi Ni
MP3 download - http://www.fortuneangel.com/NewYearSongs/HappyNewYear.mp3
Lyrics and translations - http://shanghaiexpatlife.blogspot.com/2008/02/that-gong-xi-gong-xi-gong-xi-ni-song.html

If you want your children to sing along to a song try this website...
http://www.nancymusic.com/Gunghayplay.htm
On it you will find the song to download with or without the words, and also the lyrics in English.

Other resources - http://www.chinesefortunecalendar.com/newyearparty.htm

Google Image Search now has Clip Art option

2009-01-18T09:09:00.000Z

You can now search Google Images for just clip art images. This filters out all the photographs and logos that you would normally find when doing an image search.

This is perfect for finding images for your Smartboard presentations or you PowerPoint slides. Don't forget to get the full size image you have to click on it in the search results, this will view the image on the source website in its full glory. Always make sure you have permission to use it tho.

You simple just perform your normal image search here http://images.google.co.uk, and along the top there is a drop down selection box which allows you to select Clip Art.

Key Stage KS1 and KS2 SATs Bite Size Revision by the BBC

2009-01-13T08:55:00.007Z

On the BBC website you can find lots of fun and interactive games to help children at KS1 and KS2 with literacy, numeracy and science. The Bitesize websites that the BBC maintain form a great part of your children's revision ready for the SATs.

This used to be called BBC ReviseWise.

Visit the webiste now at http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision

Explore the Planets in Our Solar System with NASA

2009-01-12T22:49:00.002Z

Click here for a free poster of our planets

Have a topic coming up about our planets? Then give this free interactive presentation a go on your SmartBoard. It has been produced by NASA so you know it will be the most accurate on the internet.

Which world is the windiest in our solar system?
How about the hottest?
What does comet Halley have in common with New York City?
Pick a planet and find out what it is all about and what it looks like.

Visit the link below for the interactive page...
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/sseFlash.swf

For other Solar system topics visit NASA's website here...
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/multimedia/interactive.cfm

League Tables for your Postcode in england and Wales

2008-12-12T22:28:00.000Z

Starting to look at schools, then checkout the League Tables website on BBC Online. Here you will find tables for primary as well as secondary schools in England and Wales. Also from their website you con find the latest news affecting them.

Take a look now at...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/league_tables

Morrisons Supermarkets new voucher scheme - Let's Grow

2008-09-10T23:45:00.002+01:00

Morrisons Let's Grow aims to help schools capture the imagination of the nation's kids to show them that food doesn't just come from supermarkets. By collecting Let’s Grow vouchers you’ll be enabling kids to get their hands dirty for good reason by giving them the opportunity to grow their own food in the school grounds.

For every £10 you spend in-store, you’ll receive a voucher that schools can collect and redeem for brand new gardening equipment including seeds, spades and greenhouses. Whether you’re a parent, family member or a teacher it’s easy for you to get involved and get kids growing today.

Visit the Morrison website for more details at http://www.morrisons.co.uk/LetsGrow

Introducing KS2 SparkleBox 100% free online resources

2008-09-02T10:44:00.002+01:00

Fantastic Key Stage 2 display resources to download and print straight away. Loads of 100% free downloads, including...

Book Subject Labels
Daily Routine Posters
Food chain topic words
Dealing With Anger Posters
Editable homework charts
Solar system mnemonic posters
Themed signs and labels sets
Space topic words
Visual timetable
Quantity words on weighing scales
Musical symbols posters
Visit http://www.sparklebox2.co.uk/ for more...

The NASUWT Teachers Union Website

2008-04-17T15:01:00.002+01:00

NASUWT is the only TUC affiliated teachers' union representing teachers in all parts of the UK. NASUWT has over 250000 members in branches all over the UK.

On their website you can find all sorts of information about Teachers Salary,Pay & Performance Management, Latest News, Conditions of Employment and Legal Support.

Visit it at http://www.nasuwt.org.uk/

Primary Interactive Whiteboard Resources at Topmarks

2008-03-25T15:24:00.000Z

Try Topmarks.co.uk out when you are looking for your Interactive White Board material. On it are links to lots of suggestions for sites which work well on interactive whiteboards in the classroom. Select a subject and age group.

Visit... http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Interactive.aspx

BBC Schools Website for 4 to 11 year olds

2008-03-05T11:02:00.001Z

The BBC website is a really useful place for teachers and children alike. Revise in depth KS2 subjects English, Maths and Science via it. There are audio resources to support teaching across a wide range of primary curriculum areas. Click on subjects for relevant sites, lesson plans, worksheets and other resources.

Visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/

New Smartboard software version 10 is now out!

2008-03-05T10:33:00.001Z

UPDATED: Yes, SmartTech have just released their revamped software for Smartboard. It is now called Smartboard Notebook 10, and it is a much better product all round - click here to get it now!

It requires an install key, but all you need to do to get one is enter your serial number of your Smartboard into their website here and they will Email you one.

Also check out the resourse that are free to download from the SmartTech Resource website.