Teach Primary Issue 19.6

Breaktime News | Interviews | Ideas | Resources | Research 8 | www.teachwire.net S EPT EMBER 3 INSTANT LESSONS... (You’re welcome) FIRST ENCOUNTERS The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is kicking off its First Encounters programme this September, specifically for KS2 and KS3 pupils. Whether you’re off to see a production on the tour, or just reading plays in class, you can find teaching packs at tinyurl.com/ tp-RSCresources ONLINE SAFETY Oak Academy has released a series of KS2 units on online safety, including topics such as ‘What should I share online?’ and ‘Who should I talk to online?’. Units include worksheets, videos, slides and quizzes, and can be searched by topic and key stage. Find them at tinyurl.com/ tp-OakOnlineSafety Library of the Year The School Library Association (SLA) has announced the honours list for its Peter Usborne Primary School Library of the Year Award. The shortlist of three primary school libraries in Birmingham, Bristol and Northampton, showcases how ‘dedicated librarians, strong leadership support, and whole-school community engagement can transform library spaces into vibrant hubs that elevate reading culture, engage pupils and create measurable impact’. Nicola Usborne, managing director of Usborne said: “It is a joy to read about the fantastic school communities across the country, who are working day-in, day-out, to find innovative ways to ensure their school library has a positive impact; inspiring curiosity, informing and delighting pupils. The passion shown by the three shortlisted primary libraries is truly an inspiration to all of us.” Read more at tinyurl.com/ tp-SLAprimaryaward LIVE LESSONS Tes has teamed up with big names in entertainment and educaiton such as Penguin, Disney on Stage, the Royal Mint and more, to bring free live lessons into your classroom. Covering topics such as PSHE, science and history, the lessons are available to watch at tinyurl. com/tp-tesLIVE RESOURCES Back to school Make sure children’s transition between year groups, key stages and schools is as smooth as possible, with resources designed to boost confidence, build relationships and share expectations. From classroom rules to progress tracking, Plazoomhas got your autumn term covered. Download your resources at tinyurl.com/tp-plz-bts TODAY’S TOP