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Sun 16 May

The first Academy Awards

On this date in 1929, the first Academy Awards, or 'Oscars', were first handed out in Hollywood, California.

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Mon 17 May

National Smile Month

National Smile Month runs from 17 May until 17 June and is all about promoting good dental health.

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Tue 18 May

International Museum Day

Today is International Museum Day.

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Spring Maths Activity Mat
Early years

Early Years
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Spring scavenger hunt
Early years, Key stage 1

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Spring is all around – activities for babies
Early years

Early Years
members only
Blooming spring
Early years

Early Years
members only
Egg Hunt
Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Spring into Easter
Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Assembly – spring
Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Easter must be coming
Early years

Early Years
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Wobbly egg Easter card
Early years, Key stage 1

Free
Spring festivals circle-time cards
Early years

Early Years
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Talk about… Easter
Key stage 1

Primary
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Make a daisy pencil pot for Mother’s Day
Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Easter gifts – templates
Key stage 2

Free

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Recommended for Early Years

Animal Affirmation Cards
Early years, Key stage 1

Members only
Fishes in the pond
Early years

Early Years
members only
Quick Practice – CVC words
Early years

Early Years
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Position words flashcards
Early years

Early Years
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Number bonds with counting fingers cards
Early years

Early Years
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Changing the goal posts – revised Early Learning Goals
Early years

Free
The Characteristics of Effective Learning
Early years

Early Years
members only
2D Shape Jigsaws (10 cards in set)
Early years

Early Years
members only
Six week overview and recording template – Baseline Assessment Resource (13 pages)
Early years

Early Years
members only
The Scarecrows’ Wedding – The wedding list activity pack – EYFS
Early years

Early Years
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Superworm – Superworm Day activity pack – EYFS
Early years

Early Years
members only
Mini-series for babies
Early years

Free
Everyone Loves Slime Time!
Early years

Early Years
members only
A series of literacy activity plans
Early years

Free
Quick Practice – Number Lines
Early years

Early Years
members only
‘I can’ statements – EYFS
Early years

Early Years
members only
Boosting self-esteem
Early years

Early Years
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Roald Dahl
Early years

Early Years
members only
Quick Practice – Phonics
Early years

Early Years
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Make your own puppets
Early years

Early Years
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Recommended for Primary

Black British History Wallchart
Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Mental health in primary schools
Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Ofsted 2019: the year the curriculum fell into the inspection spotlight
Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Engage: Fantastic Mr Fox activity pack (62 pages)
Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Read & Respond: Matilda
Key stage 2

Primary
members only
The Rainbow Fish – Four Guided Reading Plans (9 pages)
Key stage 1

Primary
members only
Ancient civilisation poster and information sheets
Key stage 2

Primary
members only
The art of report writing
Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Primary
members only
The Ugly Five KS1 lesson plan pack
Key stage 1

Primary
members only
Online safety check
Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Lower KS2 spelling test lists (three terms)
Key stage 2

Primary
members only
The Gruffalo – Fantastic Creatures KS1 activity pack
Key stage 1

Primary
members only
Pick ‘n’ mix – Evolution planning
Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Zog – Imaginary dragons activity pack – KS1
Key stage 1

Primary
members only
Year 2 spelling test lists (three terms)
Key stage 1

Primary
members only
Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii ppt lessons
Key stage 2

Primary
members only
Protecting Our Planet – Our Air
Key stage 2

Free
Mastery in Mathematics – Statistics
Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Primary
members only
KS1 maths loop cards
Key stage 1

Primary
members only
Florence Nightingale KS1 ppt lesson plan
Key stage 1

Primary
members only

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