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  • Multi cultural hands raised up
    November 2, 2022 Marie Thornby

    Decolonising the curriculum - early British history

    As part of our mission to decolonise the curriculum, PlanBee is committed to producing resources which rethink, reframe and reconstruct the way that our children learn about the world, its history and its people. Our pledge is: To question all...

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  • How to make children more energy aware
    August 24, 2022 Matt Watson

    How to make children more energy aware

    With the current energy crisis in full swing, and costs rising at an alarming rate for schools who are already struggling to cover costs, it’s more important than ever to teach children about how to conserve energy and not use more than we need. 

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  • Top 10 FreeBees to set up your classroom
    August 23, 2022 Becky Cranham

    Top 10 FreeBees to set up your classroom

    Setting up your classroom for the start of term can be daunting. What do you need? Which teaching aids to you want displayed? How can you organise everything? But don’t panic…we’ve got a tonne of free teaching resources to help...

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  • All About Me Activities
    August 4, 2022 Becky Cranham

    All About Me Activities

    If you’re looking for some All About Me activities for your KS1 or KS2 class, we’ve got some great ideas and free resources to help you out! These are great as transition activities or for getting to know your new...

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  • Is it time to rethink attendance in schools? Children in the classroom
    June 28, 2022 Catherine Lynch

    Is it time to rethink attendance in schools?

    Attendance is important in a child's overall attainment and achievement, however, a lot has changed since the post-war schooling system, in particular how we approach the mental health of children. With this in mind, is it time to rethink attendance in schools?
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  • Top ways to embed RE in your classroom
    June 27, 2022 Emma Shingleton

    Top ways to embed RE in your classroom

    Many teachers would agree that some subjects are easier to embed in the classroom than others. We have put together some top tips and ideas on how you can effectively embed RE in your classroom with some simple changes. 
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  • How to write poetry for beginners - A guest blog
    March 21, 2022 PlanBee Team

    How to write poetry for beginners - A guest blog

    When it comes to poetry, taking in that depth of feeling in the words is all part of the pleasure. Poetry is a special experience, something that can invoke thoughts, feelings. Read on to find out how to write poetry for beginners! 
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  • Christmas Crafts for KS1
    December 7, 2021 Emma Shingleton

    Christmas Crafts for KS1

    Looking for some fun Christmas crafts for your KS1 children? Check out our top seasonal activities to get your children in the festive spirit!
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