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We'll be blogging every few days about various topics, so come back soon to see more!

Mud kitchen activity ideas

30 June 2023 By Yellow Door

When children are outdoors they connect with mother nature and learn a lot from her. It will help them develop self-esteem, enhances confidence and paves the way for more role-play, creativity, communication and team-work. You’ll always find a contented and happy child in a mud kitchen.
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The benefits of switching to eco-friendly products

22 May 2023 By edding & Holly McDermott

By using eco-friendly products, we can help reduce pollution and conserve natural resources. Read on to find out our top benefits of switching to eco-friendly products in the classroom and beyond.
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Raising readers in the wake of the pandemic

17 May 2023 By Andrea Quincey & Oxford University Press

In 2022, research by the National Literacy Trust revealed that fewer than half (47.8%) of children aged 8 to 18 said they enjoyed reading for pleasure. This is the lowest figure recorded since 2005. We know how vital reading for pleasure is when it comes to children’s outcomes; it is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success according to OECD/Pisa research.
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Spring plant and bug hunting

17 May 2023 By Eduk8 Worldwide

Spring is a time of great change. The world around us is exploding with new smells, colours and sounds. During spring, there is more to discover and see each day. As we leave winter behind us, it’s a perfect time to take some activities outside and celebrate the arrival of spring!
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Seven ways to make your Pritt Sticks go further

10 May 2023 By The YPO Team

There’s three weeks of term left, and you’ve got nothing but four Pritt Sticks and a bit of willpower to get you and your 30 children through that big craft project coming up. You plead with the powers that be to get some brand new ones, but the budget’s all gone for the term. Do you know the feeling?
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Top tips for ordering school furniture

05 May 2023 By The YPO Team

Ordering furniture, whether for the office or school environment (or even home), can sometimes be a little daunting – especially when it comes to understanding the technicalities.
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Celebrate National Stationery Week with Staedtler

26 April 2023 By Staedtler

With National Stationery Week coming up, we’ve put together a list of fun activities to try in the classroom to help celebrate and encourage children to get involved.
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Helping children understand fractions with Numicon

09 March 2023 By Rebecca Holland - Independent Educational Consultant

The Numicon approach develops key mathematical ideas and vocabulary, supporting children to develop a deep understanding. Find out more about using Numicon for fractions in our latest blog.
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Design ideas for an inclusive classroom

28 February 2023 By The YPO Team

Did you know that an inclusive classroom layout can positively affect children? Laying your classroom out in such a way can bring pupils together, enabling them to grow and learn regardless of their learning ability level.
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Mental wellbeing activities for the classroom

08 February 2023 By The YPO Team

6th to the 12th of February is Children’s Mental Health Week, and Pritt have put together a fun mental wellbeing booklet, focusing on activities to promote positive mental health and well-being! Read below to find our top mental wellbeing activities for the classroom.
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