Age: 9+yrs Ease *** Overview Traditionally, teaching learners who do not play an instrument and cannot read music has been quite difficult (not to mention stressful!), especially when they are younger. Jamstudio software enables learners to compose without having to write a musical score, they compose by ear, or aurally, making decisions based on the Full Article…
Tall Tales
Age: 7+yrs Ease *** Overview This activity gives a chance to reflect on a story Children learn how to structure a story. Description This activity is suitable to use with a wide range of ages and abilities as long you adapt your working method – which we teachers always do! With younger children you need Full Article…
Science Sketches
Age: 10-12yrs Ease *** Overview This is an excellent resource for developing most forms of instructional writing. It is also a great way of introducing the concepts involved in following various practical instructions e.g. how to play a game, assemble furniture etc Description Having decided on a science investigation question e.g. Which soft drinks Full Article…
Savvy Searching
Age: 7+ Ease ***** Overview WolframAlpha is a computational search engine. Whereas other search engines will provide reams and reams of results and information, much of it too detailed and difficult for learners to read and extract relevant knowledge, results on WolframAlpha are clearer and much less wordy. Description This web search engine is Full Article…
QR code treasure hunt.
Age: 9+yrs Ease *** Overview This is a great activity for introducing new pupils to the school. Older pupils create an exciting treasure hunt for younger pupils using QR codes that contain clues. Description Discuss “What is an app?” This is an opportunity for pupils and teachers to discuss the function and purpose of apps Full Article…
Publish Me.
Age: 8-12yrs Ease **** Tikatok is no longer available. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for a new lesson plan using Picozine instead. Overview This software enables learners to publish their stories in book form. There are different levels of support offered so there is very little limit as to the age and Full Article…