Teaching and learning

October marks Black History Month in the UK. Raise awareness and help children understand the importance of black history with our Black History Month resources for the primary classroom.

Taking time to get to know your students properly can help create an environment of trust in the classroom that has a knock-on effect on behaviour and learning. Here are some of our recommended resources for breaking the ice in the first lesson.

Starting off the school year as a new teacher can be nerve-wracking as well as exciting. Here's a collection of tips and advice for the first day of school, including advice about lesson planning and classroom management, as well as a reminder to set aside time to really get to know your new students (and have fun)!

There's no doubt it's a relief that the days of lockdown and remote learning are now behind us, but there are some aspects of home learning that we shouldn't be so keen to abandon, namely encouraging students to take responsibility for their own learning and developing their ability to study independently.

Increasing numbers of history departments are teaching migration at KS3 and KS4. Head of History Emily Folorunsho explains why her department chose to switch and the strategies they use to teach the topic.

Trevor Millum, Teachit’s poet in residence, shares some resources to help KS3-4 English students enjoy writing poetry and comparing poems.