Grammar and vocabulary

October marks Black History Month in the UK. Raise awareness and help children understand the importance of black history with our Black History Month resources for the primary classroom.

Taking time to get to know your students properly can help create an environment of trust in the classroom that has a knock-on effect on behaviour and learning. Here are some of our recommended resources for breaking the ice in the first lesson.

Starting off the school year as a new teacher can be nerve-wracking as well as exciting. Here's a collection of tips and advice for the first day of school, including advice about lesson planning and classroom management, as well as a reminder to set aside time to really get to know your new students (and have fun)!

There's no doubt it's a relief that the days of lockdown and remote learning are now behind us, but there are some aspects of home learning that we shouldn't be so keen to abandon, namely encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and developing their ability to study independently.

Increasing numbers of history departments are teaching migration at KS3 and KS4. Head of History Emily Folorunsho explains why her department chose to switch and the strategies they use to teach the topic.

Trevor Millum, Teachit’s poet in residence, shares some resources to help KS3-4 English students enjoy writing poetry and comparing poems.

As we know, the threat to our planet and to the human race posed by climate change is all too real. With the government's promise at COP26 to have a model science curriculum including sustainability and climate change in place by 2023, we all have a duty to help children understand what we mean by the term 'climate change', how we have caused it to happen, and, most importantly, how we can contribute to the solution. As Emmanuel Macron put it, 'Let us face it, there is no Planet B.'

The teaching of grammar has long been a hotly debated topic in MFL teaching. Theories have differed not just about how to teach it but even about whether to teach it explicitly at all ...

Introducing more pronunciation doesn’t need a radically new way of teaching modern foreign languages. Here are some tips and resources to help you increase your focus on pronunciation.

25% of children left primary school last year without being able to read properly. Without this essential skill, children's life chances are severely hampered, but fostering a reading for pleasure habit in children is the greatest way of improving their literacy skills. 

Love it or hate it, the PEE approach to paragraph writing and paragraph structure has had a profound impact on the way that English is taught in secondary schools. Whether you are a PEE or PETER advocate or you are looking for inspiration, you'll find a range of classroom resources on paragraph writing to suit your style of teaching and your students' needs. 

Schools are beginning to understand the huge potential benefits of metacognition and self-regulation in teaching and learning. Chris Runeckles, Assistant Director and Assistant Headteacher at the Durrington Research School, shares his insights about how to use metacognitive questioning and modelling to ensure you get the implementation right for learners. 

Develop KS3-4 English students' confidence and enjoyment in writing for pleasure with a selection of inspiring classroom resources and activities. 

Placing oracy at the heart of English teaching and learning will not only enable your learners to express their ideas with confidence, but also help to close the disadvantage gap.  

As we learn more about the benefits of developing students' oracy skills, Sue Cowley shares her practical tips and teaching strategies for managing group work effectively to develop their speaking, listening and communication skills.