The enormity of space is difficult to explain to children but fear not help is at hand... prepare to be amazed!
You have discovered a new planet. What is it like? What will you call it? Peter Dixon, poet and writer, provides some fun ideas to inspire your young space scientists.
Jennifer Jenkins, Literacy Co-ordinator at St Paul’s CE Primary School in Nuneaton, finds the drama of Space Story an irresistible starting point for some out of this world writing.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… lift off! Louise Dobson, teacher and educational writer, shows you how to get your topic off the ground by exploring Space Story with your class.
Daunted by the idea of creating a school library that’s at the very heart of your school? Anne Thompson, school librarian extraordinaire, gives you her best tips on making your library the most-loved spot in school.
Sarah Williams, AST at Castleside Primary School, offers some practical ideas that combine science and PE.
Antonia Peters gets a gold medal for showing children how to collect and analyse sports results in many different formats, from bar charts to pie charts. This one’s a winner!
Let's take a fresh look at the Olympic Games. Our radio play, Making Waves, has two strands: the story of a fictional Paralympic swimmer training hard...
You don't need to go white-water rafting, mountain climbing or canoeing. Try these fun ideas that are a little easier on your adrenaline levels.
If you ask someone about the benefits of exercise they will probably respond with ‘keeping fit’, ‘staying trim’ and ‘a healthy heart’. But what about the benefits of sport?