The PlanBee Blog

February 2, 2023 PlanBee Team

How to Create an Inclusive Classroom: 12 Tips for Teachers
What does inclusion actually mean, in the context of schools and education? What does inclusion look like in the classroom? And most importantly, how can teachers create an inclusive classroom that benefits all students, no matter what their individual needs?
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September 10, 2022 Abby Milnes

Queen Elizabeth II Facts for Kids
Queen Elizabeth II is about to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, but how much do you know about our sovereign? Read these Queen Elizabeth II facts to be in the know!
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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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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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June 29, 2022 Catherine Lynch

Is Black History Month a tick box exercise?
Black History Month may be over, but does that mean we stop learning about black history? When will black history become British history? Read on to find out what teachers had to say about Black History Month.
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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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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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April 11, 2022 Becky Cranham

Maths Starters for KS1 and KS2
We’ve pulled together some of our favourite Maths starters for both KS1 and KS2 learners that you can whip out at a moment’s notice, or structure into your weekly planning.
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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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