Posts made in July 7th, 2009

Interactive Primary Games for all Subjects

Posted on Jul 7, 2009 in Activity Ideas, Interactive Whiteboards, Literacy Resources, Numeracy Resources, Resources, Science Resources | 3 comments

Here’s a new site that you might be interested in if you are looking for games to play on your interactive whiteboard: Primary Games Arena

While I’m a little uncomfortable about a site repacking other people’s material on their own site, you can’t doubt there’s a tonne of useful games to be found here.

Personally I think that linking to someone elses resource in this way is depriving the original sites of visitors and in some cases banner ad revenue, so I would always suggest you go and visit the originator of the games to show your appreciation.(and if they have banner ads, click one to help them!)

But with this said, the Primary Games Arena does make it convenient to find games for all subjects and it looks like a future addition will be Schemes of Work searches.

So take a look at Primary Games Arena, but remember to go visit the people who actually made the games too – like Crickweb, ICT Games and Manchester Childrens University.

Fun Primary Lesson Plans and Ideas

Posted on Jul 7, 2009 in Activity Ideas, Science Resources, Useful Links | 0 comments

Here’s a fantastic set of ideas for teaching Science with fun, engaging practical lessons.

These resources are designed to make primary science teaching fun for everyone, including the teacher! They are easy to download and free to copy for use in the classroom. No special equipment or skills are required for any of the lesson plans or demonstrations. New stuff is added regularly.

Some great ideas here for whole lessons and teacher demonstrations.

Head along to the Surfing Scientist and find out more!