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Saint Andrew’s Day
First of all let me start by wishing you all a happy Saint Andrew’s day. I have a confession to make…I was completely unaware that it took place on November the 3...
Writing Voices
Just out is a new book about writing in schools. Writing Voices is by Teresa Cremin and Debra Myhill, two highly experienced educationists with wide experience of writing...
The use of video in the classroom
Over the next few months I will be taking a look at some simple ways to encourage the use of technology with Lower Primary teachers. Younger pupils are able to express a...
ELHQ Animations & Interactive games
Following on from my last post about animation in the classroom I thought I’d mention that I intend to create a few more animations for children’s songs in the months...
Animation in the classroom
A few days ago I finally managed to upload an animation that I created some time ago of a children’s song about a little green frog. I uploaded it to youtube and I’ve...
Head teachers vote in favour of industrial action
Schools across the UK are likely to be closed for a day later this month after the National Association of Head Teachers voted in favour of industrial action over the gov...
Role-play masks
A couple of weeks ago I put a series of role-play masks on to the site that were designed by freelance illustrator Emma Pelling. A few people have emailed in to say how g...
What is Practitioner Research and why is it important in the Early Years?
Practitioner Research is, as the name suggests, research carried out by practitioners, but importantly it is ‘for the purpose of advancing their own practice’ (McLeod...
An Olympic Challenge
Necessity is the mother of invention and Lucky Bucket Productions was born out of necessity. We were invited to provide a musical for a group of 30 young people between...
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