Key dates for the Spring Term 2024
It's never too early – or too late – to start thinking about your spring planning. With our handy Spring term calendar, you can explore key dates to celebrate and…
Five Tips on How to Save Money and Increase Your Return on Your Investment with Edtech
A return on investment guide for schools from Mark Anderson aka edtech superstar ICT Evangelist. I have always shared that technology in education is too important (and expensive) to leave…
7 festive learning Experiences to try this Christmas
The gifting season is here, and we know you're eager to spread some festive cheer with your pupils this winter. At now>press>play, we have a range of seasonal Experiences for…
How to inspire creative learning with our follow-on Writing Opportunities
It's not always easy to inspire great literacy work from your class, particularly with reluctant and less confident writers. However, when you witness experiences in person, research shows that it's…
How our Reading Comprehension follow-on resources are inclusive
Reading and understanding are critical literacy skills. However, it's not always easy to find reading comprehension tests that link to your teaching topic, or to your pupils' other learning experiences.…
A free silent disco playlist, and 9 creative ways to use wireless headphones in the classroom
Every teacher wants their lessons to be memorable. You want the children you teach to remember not just what they learned, but how they learned it. Fortunately, new technologies such…
Exceptional Explorers Competition — the winners!
Throughout the summer, we've been blown away by the amazing creative work produced by children taking part in our now>press>play Exceptional Explorers competition.Back in May, we asked primary school pupils…
Guy Fawkes Day: KS1 teaching resources and inspiration
In the dead of night on 5th November 1605, in the shadowy cellars underneath the Houses of Parliament, a man was discovered carrying a lantern, wearing a cloak, and standing…
5 Approaches for Teaching Mental Health in Your School
Mental health is something we all need to talk about. However, it's not always an easy thing to discuss — especially with young children. That's why we're providing a list…
FILE- In this undated file photo provided by Swan Auction Galleries, a photograph of 19th century abolitionist Harriet Tubman is shown. Swann Galleries is offering the circa late 1860s image for sale in New York during their auction of books, other printed material and photos from the slavery and abolition eras on Thursday, March 30, 2017. (Courtesy Swann Auction Galleries via AP)
Black History Month: Celebrating Harriet Tubman with now>press>play
Harriet Tubman is one of the most important civil rights leaders in history, having fought throughout her life to save people from slavery and establish fair rights for people of…