Learn all about the Indian art of zardosi embroidery and The Taj Mahal. 

Ranjit's Rainbow Tigers playscript can be used for one-off activities, as it stands for class productions or rewrite it and make it your own!

Asha was a knitted tiger an old, grubby and somewhat worn-out knitted tiger. But to Ranjit, the tiger was so much more than a tatty old toy. If only he could find someone to help him put his woollen friend back together again.

There is great fun to be had at the seaside but children should also be aware of the dangers. Invite each year group to investigate a different aspect of sea safety for a whole-school assembly.

The beach described in Tao and the Kingdom of Pearls sounds idyllic; golden sands, tiny fishing boats pulled high onto the beach. But where the land meets the sea is very varied and makes for interesting investigations.

Harness the creativity of the sea and create a display of marine-themed art in your classroom.

Introduce children to the concept that there is rarely a single, factual version of history with this multi-faceted Sir Walter Raleigh project.

Encourage some exciting investigative reporting with an in-depth look at the plight of 29,000 little yellow plastic ducks.

There are many ways to make a storytelling area magical – and props, chairs and costumes can all add to the experience. But make sure it’s not all style over substance, say Hannah and Cate of Bookhappy. The story means everything.

Our sea story is a perfect way to introduce some environmental science, with opportunities for the children to try out some real scientific enquiry. Based on an idea from AST Sarah Williams.