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Watch again: Quentin Blake's Box of Treasures – Live Lesson
- AttributionKS2 PSHE • Ages 7-11
- AttributionKS2 English • Ages 7-11
- AttributionKS2 Science • Ages 7-11
- AttributionKS2 Science • Ages 7-11
- AttributionKS2 PSHE • Ages 7-11
Classroom resources for the Autumn term
Topical calendar
Classroom resources to mark big moments and significant events in the educational calendar.
- AttributionPrimary/Secondary • Ages 5-16
Winter - Teaching Resources
A collection of winter teaching resources for primary schools.
- AttributionPrimary • Ages 5-11
New Ten Pieces Collection
This new collection of ten pieces, written exclusively by women, gives teachers the opportunity to explore and get creative with fantastic classical music whilst also improving representation of women composers in the classroom.
- AttributionKS2 Music • Ages 7-11
Christmas - Teaching Resources
A collection of videos, assembly framworks and songs about Christmas.
- AttributionPrimary • Ages 5-7
Hanukkah - Teaching Resources
A collection of videos and assembly frameworks to support teaching around the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
- AttributionPrimary • Ages 7-11
Festive resources
Musical Storyland - The Little Fir Tree
A musical retelling of The Little Fir Tree, featuring Molly Rainford and members of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
- AttributionEYFS/KS1 Music • Ages 3-7
Primary school plays/musicals
Each adaptation contains music, scripts and sound effects. Includes a new musical inspired by The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.
- AttributionKS2 • Ages 7-11
The Christian Story of the First Christmas
A short, animated film narrating the Christian story of the first Christmas.
- AttributionKS1 Religious Studies • Ages 5-7
Christmas Around the World
An assembly for primary schools celebrating Christmas by exploring different Christmas traditions around the world.
- AttributionPrimary assemblies • Ages 5-11
Christmas songs
A collection of Christmas songs and carols.
- AttributionPrimary/Secondary • Ages 5-16
Judith Weir - Storm - Magic
Learn about Judith Weir's inspiration for the magical sounds heard in her depiction of Shakespeare's The Tempest in her composition called 'Storm'.
- AttributionKS2 Music • Ages 7-11
Laura Shigihara - Grasswalk from Plants vs. Zombies
Discover Laura Shigihara's 'Grasswalk' from the game Plants vs Zombies including the composer's methods and styles for writing music for video games.
- AttributionKS2 Music • Ages 7-11
Reena Esmail - Sun Sundar Sargam
Learn about Reena Esmail's 'Sun Sundar Sargam' which draws on themes from Hindustani classical music and creates dreamy a conversation between sitar and singers.
- AttributionKS2 Music • Ages 7-11
Cassie Kinoshi - the colour of all things constant
Discover Cassie Kinoshi's special commission for BBC Ten Pieces with films, lesson plan and simplified arrangements for youth orchestras.
- AttributionKS2 Music • Ages 7-11
Sally Beamish - Haven from Seavaigers
Find out how a sea journey between Dundee and Shetland inspired Sally Beamish's piece 'Seavaigers', written for orchestra with solo harp and fiddle.
- AttributionKS2 Music • Ages 7-11
Classroom projects
500 Words
500 Words 2024/25 is now closed for entries. Check here for information on who our judges are, competition rules and more.
micro:bit - the next gen
Bringing cross-curricular computing skills to schools across the UK, take your first steps with coding and learn the importance of data science.
- AttributionKS2 Computing • Ages 8-11
Moodboosters
40 fun classroom films to get pupils physically active whilst supporting their mental health and wellbeing.
- AttributionKS1/KS2 PSHE • Ages 5-11
Ten Pieces
Ten Pieces opens up the world of classical music for children. Explore exciting films accompanied by lesson plans and instrumental arrangements.
- AttributionKS2/KS3 Music • Ages 7-14
Times tables
- AttributionPrimary • Ages 5-11
- AttributionKS1 Maths • Ages 5-7
- AttributionKS1 English • Ages 5-7
- AttributionKS2 MFL • Ages 7-11
- AttributionKS1/KS2 PSHE • Ages 5-11
Winter Solstice – the shortest day (21 December)
The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year.
- AttributionPrimary assemblies • Ages 5-11
The story of 'Silent Night' (24 December)
The story of the much-loved Christmas carol, 'Silent Night' - it was first performed on Christmas Eve, 1818.
- AttributionPrimary assemblies • Ages 5-11
Christmas Around the World (25 December)
Exploring different Christmas traditions around the world.
- AttributionPrimary assemblies • Ages 5-11
Hanukkah (25 December)
This assembly focuses on the celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of light.
- AttributionPrimary assemblies • Ages 5-11
Christmas Truce 1914 (25 December)
A primary school assembly, exploring the meaning of Christmas and commemorating the Christmas Truce of 1914, during WW1.
- AttributionPrimary assemblies • Ages 5-11
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