Teach Primary Issue 18.5

PARTNER CONT ENT www.teachwire.net | 35 Top of the class Resources and activities to bring fresh inspiration into your classroom 500 Words – the UK’s biggest children’s story writing competition returns on Tuesday, 24 September. Children aged 5–11 are encouraged to write a story they would love to read in 500 words or less. There are lots of books to be won and their story could be read by a superstar at the final. 83per cent of teachers who submitted entries in 2023 said their students were more engaged with literacy and writing after taking part. Find out more at bbc.co.uk/500words 500Words Archaeology activities York Archaeology offers learning programmes from pre-school up to post-grad, from school visits to training digs. Educational Visits Bring history to life for your students with a visit to JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG: An Archaeological Adventure or Barley Hall. Virtual Outreach Wherever you are in the world we can deliver a digital history lesson straight to your classroom via video conferencing. Loan Boxes Put history in your students’ hands by hiring our exciting collections of real and replica objects, drawing on discoveries from York Archaeology’s excavations. Visit our website for more details: learning.yorkarchaeology.co.uk 3 It’s Your Move Making the move to secondary school is a huge step for children – navigating a brand-new environment and encountering countless older children can feel really scary! It’s Your Move is a handy survival guide for Year 6 pupils, helping them step into their new school with confidence. This great little guide is packed with tips, real-life stories from children who have recently made the move, along with guidance from teachers and Bible-based reflections. BONUS RESOURCES: Find a host of FREE classroom workshop and assembly materials at www.su.org.uk/IYM to help you make the most of It’s Your Move in the classroom! 2 1 4 Autopress Education Autopress Education design, manufacture, and source quality resources for Primary Education. Our resources are created by qualified teachers who carry out thorough research and develop the resources with diligence. We carefully consider the needs of the National Curriculum and ensure that each resource is suitable for supporting teaching and learning both in school and home environments. We pride ourselves on inclusivity and strive to make our products suitable for all children. We recently celebrated our 25th anniversary and are proud of our ever-expanding range of resources. Email office@autopresseducation.co.uk Design your writing curriculum! Literacy Counts’ award-winning writing resource, Ready Steady Write has had an exciting update! The new PLUS+ features (free for members) encompass new units including Shakespeare (Year 2–Year 6), Olympics (EYFS–Year 6) and much more to come! These Ready Steady Write PLUS+ units offer more choice for your school while supporting curriculum design. See the impact in your school and get your free sample access today by emailing hello@literacycounts. co.uk , calling 07522 514759 or visiting literacycounts.co.uk 5