Teach Primary Issue 19.5

WE L COME Hello! POWERED BY. . . DR JOMONTGOMERY Outlines her lesson on using sustainability and renewable energy to explain forces “Pupils will enjoy seeing theories in practice, and taking ownership of testing ideas” p74 RACHNA JOSHI Shares her tried-and-tested ideas for getting the most learning and enjoyment out of a diverse reading list “It was great to see how one book could lead to so much depth of conversation” p62 ADRIANBETHUNE On how exploring self- determination theory can help youmotivate your pupils more holistically “Competence, autonomy and relatedness are correlated with life satisfaction” p50 Don’t miss our next issue, available from 1st September www.teachwire.net | 3 W ell, it’s here – the last term of the year. With another academic season under your belt, how are you feeling? Hopefully, you’ll be revelling in a sense of hard work well done, and a soon-to-be break well deserved. However, I’m fully aware that some of youmight feel like you’re crawling towards the finish line. Luckily for the latter lot, our health and wellbeing special in this issue not only delves into how you can help your pupils live their best lives, but how you can deal with your own stress, too. Check out a wealth of advice from page 49. If your end of term looks set to include a school trip, take a look at Hannah Day’s article on page 21 for tips on how to make sure the children remember what they learned outside the classroom. And if you’re keen to keep the investigations going, but want something fun and hands-on, try Leonie Brigg’s science experiment on page 31, utilising some simple household items – including a cabbage – to explore acids and alkalis. While some of you will be happily winding down, there will be those already plotting their attack for next year. Keen to get your whole team on board with your ideas? Head to our leadership focus, starting on page 37, where we look at how you can explain your approach to make sure everyone’s on the same page, the value of a whole-school sustainability drive, and why a tech audit isn’t as scary as it might sound. Thanks for being a supporter of Teach Primary this year – we’re so grateful for your readership, and hope we’ve been able to share some inspiration. Have a wonderful summer break, and see you on the other side! Charley Rogers, editor @TeachPrimaryEd1 @charleytp.bsky.social