Oct. 25, 2023
Sometimes kids (and adults) need a little help to open up and start talking. The Top 10s book series provides a great opportunity to have conversations with your kids about the things that really interest them. Crafting a topic for a Top 10s book is a great way to get started, and it can be about absolutely anything...
Oct. 24, 2023
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor play and learning at school and at home. The twice-yearly event is a time for teachers to celebrate with a special day outdoors for their class.
There are plenty of outdoor learning activities that you can use to stimulate outdoor exploration and build on learning, come rain or shine...
Oct. 17, 2023
"Remember, remember the Fifth of November, gunpowder, treason and plot..." Bonfire Night is celebrated on the 5th of November and marks the anniversary of the discovery of a plot organised by Catholic conspirators to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605. Ahead of the big night, these Purple Mash activities should help you get in the mood. Just remember to stay safe!
Oct. 16, 2023
Halloween is just around the corner, and there's no better way to engage your students than by incorporating some ghoulishly fun classroom activities and resources. Purple Mash offers a terror trove of Halloween-themed content that's both entertaining and educational. In this blog post, we'll explore some spooktacular classroom activities and resources on Purple Mash that will have your students eagerly awaiting the witching hour.
Oct. 10, 2023
This year National Recycle Week runs from 16th-22nd October. This year's theme is The Big Recycling Hunt, and focuses on items that can be recycled but are commonly missed. At 2Simple, we have collected a range of activities on Purple Mash, that you can use in class to encourage everyone to recycle.