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French Phrases to Try Out on Holiday

If you’re heading to France this summer, the kids can practise (and show off) their skills with these helpful phrases. Bonnes vacances !
2nd July 2026

Time-Saving Classroom Tips

If you’re a teacher with a never-ending to-do list, read on for some top tips on time management in the classroom. 
5th May 2026

Fun Science Experiments for Kids

Inject even more "wow" into your science lessons with this teacher's top tips for exciting, engaging and kid-friendly experiments.
3rd March 2026

The Power of Poetry

Teach the class some new poetry or help them write their own with this teacher’s helpful tips and resources – they’ll love rhyme in no time!
19th December 2025

Bonfire Night

Bonfire Night is coming up! Read this blog for some useful tips and fun resources to help your class have a safe and sparkling celebration.
3rd November 2025

How to Expand Children’s Vocabulary

Expanding children’s vocabulary can feel like a daunting task – but it doesn’t have to be! Read on for this teacher’s amazing advice.
22nd September 2025

How I Create a Positive Start to the New Academic Year

The beginning of the school year can feel like a big hurdle. With this teacher’s advice, you and the class can make the best start together.
5th September 2025

Top Tips for Home Educators

Home education offers freedom and fun — here are some simple tips to help you plan, play and follow your child’s lead in learning.
1st August 2025

SEN Pupils in the Classroom

Supporting SEN pupils in the classroom can be a challenge. Check out these top teacher tips on the best approach on how to go about it.
23rd June 2025

Fantastic Father’s Day Resources

Father’s Day is on its way! Check out this blog for some fun facts, handy teaching resources and creative gift ideas for the special day.
2nd June 2025

Preparing for the Phonics Screening Check

We’ve decoded the Phonics Screening Check for you with this handy blog! Find out all you need to know and explore ways to help you prepare.
20th May 2025

Encouraging Good Mental Health in Pupils

Promoting good mental health has risen to the top of the agenda in recent years. Check out these top teacher tips on how to go about it.
24th April 2025

KS2 SEN English Resources on CGP+ 

KS2 English resources for pupils with SEN are now available as part of a CGP+ subscription. Read on to learn all about them. 
2nd April 2025

Fine Motor Skills in Children

Developing fine motor skills is key in Early Years teaching. Check out these teacher tips to help your pupils get a grasp on success!

28th March 2025

Setting Up a Classroom Reading Corner

A great classroom reading corner can foster a long-lasting love for reading. Read these top teacher tips to get the most out of yours.

27th February 2025

Tips for Teaching Assistants

Teaching assistants are the unsung heroes of our classrooms. Read these top tips to equip you for the amazing jobs that you do.

12th February 2025

How to Plan a School Assembly

Say goodbye to the assembly planning blues with these top teacher tips and our list of ready-made assembly PowerPoints.


17th January 2025

What is CGP+?

New to CGP+? Check out this blog if you want to know more about our subjects, teaching resources, and the other brilliant benefits we offer.


20th December 2024

Putting on a Festive School Christmas Fair

Planning a cracking Christmas fair can be stressful. Read this blog to help you plan a day of festive fun without the winter worry!


17th December 2024

Using Phrases and Clauses

Getting to grips with phrase types can be tough. Help your pupils expand their minds and their noun phrases with this handy guide.


2nd December 2024

Teaching Road Safety in Primary Schools

Teaching road safety is about building habits that will protect children throughout their lives. Read this blog for some top tips and ideas.


8th November 2024

Outdoor Learning

The great outdoors can be a great classroom. Help pupils branch out and see their learning blossom with this blog about outdoor learning.


28th October 2024

Making Science Fun

If you have a class that’s scared of science, have a look through this teacher’s handy tips – they’ll be excited by experiments in no time!


30th September 2024

Ankh-tastic Facts About Ancient Egypt

We’ve broken open the tomb of ancient Egypt facts to bring you the mummy of all blogs — a handy guide to everyone’s favourite history topic.


16th September 2024

Tips for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Teaching your first class is exciting but nerve-wracking too. Calm your fears and look forward to September with this teacher’s advice.


8th August 2024

Summer Holidays — Teacher Tips

Need some new ways to keep the kids entertained over summer? You’re not alone — but look no further! Here are one teacher’s top tips.


23rd July 2024

Fiery FAQs About Volcanoes

Here at CGP+, we lava good volcano fact and this blog is packed with them – it’s more cracking than Krakatoa.


27th June 2024

Getting Pupils to Pick Great Adjectives

Here’s our super-duper useful guide to helping your pupils choose more ambitious vocab to make their writing more interesting...


5th June 2024

Facts About Our Solar System

Space: the final frontier — or the first step into science? Inspire your pupils with these stellar facts about our solar system.


15th May 2024

Top Tips for Learning Tricky Spellings

Although spelling can be rough, this thorough and thoughtful guide we’ve brought you ought to help with mastering tough words…


24th April 2024

Putting on a School Production

Don’t know your stage right from your stage fright? Skip the drama with these handy tips and tricks for putting on a school production. 


27th March 2024
 

5 Thor-oughly Great Viking Facts

We've raided our hoard of knoweldge here at CGP+ to bring you our five favourite facts about the Vikings. 


19th March 2024
 

What are Similes and Metaphors?

Top Tips for Trainee Teachers

Teaching Telling the Time at KS1 and KS2

Christmas Around the World Facts and Resources

Fundraising at School

Word Classes for Primary English

A Guide to Parents’ Evening for Parents

How to Use Roman Numerals

Back to School — Tips from a Teacher

Activities to do with Kids this Summer

Whatever the weather brings, we’ve got plenty of activities to keep kids busy (and learning) over the summer holidays.


31st July 2023

What are the Different Types of Rock?

If you need a refresher on sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks you’ve come to the right place. Grab your pick-axe and follow me…


17th July 2023

KS1 Common Exception Words Resources

Common exception words are everyday words that can be tricky for children to spell and read aloud. They are covered in KS1 English.


4th July 2023

Primary English: Making Inferences

Making inferences is a key English skill. It’s first taught in KS1 but is useful all the way through school and in everyday life to boot.


19th June 2023

Preparing Year 6 Students for the Transition to Secondary School

Prepping Y6 pupils for secondary school can be hard — so we’ve asked a teacher to explain ways this challenge can be made more manageable.


5th June 2023

What is BODMAS?

BODMAS (or BIDMAS) is a handy acronym that tells you the order to work out tricky calculations in. It’s covered in Year 6 Maths.


22nd May 2023

Preparing for the Multiplication Tables Check

Knowing the times tables is a vital skill and the MTC is used to check if pupils have it covered. Here’s a summary of what you need to know.


9th May 2023

Preparing Y6 Pupils for SATs

Preparing Y6 pupils for SATs can be daunting but is also a rewarding challenge. Read on for some hints and tips to help your pupils succeed.


25th April 2023

King Charles III’s Coronation — Classroom Resources

Learn about coronations in the UK and what to expect when King Charles III is crowned on May 6th 2023. Ten top facts (and a resource list too) make this an unmissable read.

18th April 2023

Inspiring an Interest in Our Brilliant British Wildlife

Spark an interest in nature with our list of fascinating facts and teaching resources inspired by our brilliant British wildlife.


3rd April 2023

British Science Week 2023

British Science Week is a ten-day celebration of science running from 10th-19th March. Check out this list of resources to get you started.


7th March 2023

Phonics — An Intro for Parents

You’ll banish your Phonics phobia in no time with this helpful introduction. We’ll walk you through Phonics — what it is, how it’s taught and how it’s assessed.

27th February 2023

5 Heart-warming Resources for Mother’s Day 2023

We’ve chosen our favourite Mother’s Day resources to help you say thank you to all the mothers (and others) in our lives who care for us.


22nd February 2023

What is English as an Additional Language (EAL)?

Learn the key facts about EAL with this handy introduction.  Then, check out the recommended resources to get your lessons off to a flying start.


30th January 2023

8 Cracking Chinese New Year Resources for 2023

We’ve put together a list of our favourite Chinese New Year resources — perfect for celebrating the start of the Year of the Rabbit.


13th January 2023

Percentages of Amounts

You can’t avoid percentages, even outside the classroom. Here's a handy recap on all your child needs to know about percentages of amounts at KS2.


3rd January 2023

10 Brilliant Christmas Resources

Christmas is finally here, and we’ve got a present for you. We’ve put together a ‘nice list’ of resources to spread some Christmas cheer.


14th December 2022

Essential Primary Phonics Terms

Whizz through this short glossary to refresh your memory of important Phonics definitions — including plenty of examples to make everything as clear as possible.

15th November 2022

How to Use Inverted Commas in Direct Speech

Want to know “What is an inverted comma?”, “What is direct speech?” or “What is a reporting clause?” Look no further — we have the answers.


7th November 2022

What is a Semi-Colon? 

Semi-colons can scare off adults, so it’s no wonder pupils struggle with them.  This blog covers all you need to know about semi-colons.


4th November 2022

5 FAQs about Bones in the Human Body

Want to swot up on some bone facts to impress your class? We’ve compiled 5 frequently asked questions about bones in the human body, along with a set of spectacular resources on skeletons. Bone appétit.

2nd November 2022