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Our magazines need you! Do you have a lesson plan or MTP to share with our readers? Or some tried-and-tested resources that your pupils love?We’re looking for new contributors to Teach Reading &Writing and Teach Primary magazines - maybe that’s you?! Email lydia.grove@theteachco.com to find out more. Breaktime News | Interviews | Ideas | Resources | Research 8 | www.teachwire.net J ANUARY 3 INSTANT LESSONS... (You’re welcome) SEE THE WORLD Let’s Go See has launched a series of free cartoons for KS1 and KS2, exploring different parts of theworld and its history, including the Amazon Rainforest, New York, and Ancient Rome. Watch all videos for free at letsgosee.world or search Let’s Go See on Youtube. AI GUIDE Acyber security expert at Loughborough University has created an A-to-Z picturebook to introduce children to AI. Aimed at pupils aged 5-11, the book uses engaging illustrations and simple text to introduce readers to cyber concepts from an early age. Viewand download your free copy at aiatozbook.com Evidence into action The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has announced eight new local ‘Evidence into Action’ partnerships, supporting 223 schools. Including efforts to reach ‘hidden disadvantage’ in small schools located in coastal and rural areas, the partnerships are taking place across England. Each partnership will address a specific challenge facing disadvantaged pupils in the local area by using evidence-based teaching practices that researchers have found to boost children’s learning in rigorous studies, trials or evaluations. Running over two years, the programme is led by an EEF-supported research school and local education leaders. Chris Patterson, director of impact at EEF said: “We know that small schools in rural areas and coastal communities often face challenges in accessing professional development opportunities. So, some of the new partnerships are working to provide training in a different way to reach these schools. “Other initiatives focus on boosting children’s attainment in key areas needing attention, such as maths or reading. The EEF is proud to be collaborating with local experts who know their communities, to support young people’s learning and life chances.” Read more at tinyurl.com/tp-EEFregional POSITIVE PLAY Premier League Primary Stars has released a set of five short, flexible activities that combine football and gaming, using skill games fromEASPORTS FC 26 to spark pupils’ interest and support their development of football, life, and leadership skills. Read more and get your resources at tinyurl. com/tp-PositivePlay