Published in 2015, a working paper from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia investigated the persistence of effects of early childhood interventions and asked whether these effects fade systematically. The study found that “by the end of kindergarten [Year 1] children who attended preschool...

This item is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

This very successful citizen science project is run annually by the RSPB. It is an ideal opportunity for pupils of all ages to identify different bird species and count the numbers they see in the school grounds. Details about the competition and the RSPB supporting materials can be found...

This collection supports learning about the identification of birds, aspects of literacy, mathematics and design and technology. Created to support the Big Schools’ Birdwatch, the activities may also be used independent of the larger survey at other times of the year.

The resources have been provided by the...

This STEM Learning magazine aimed at all primary teachers contains articles and interviews looking at ideas, hints and tips for teaching science, mathematics, design and technology and computing at primary level. Articles include: 

• How to effectively teach mathematics skills for science to increase...

Each book in this series of four explores a different shape. Photos of engaging children in familiar settings provide lots for grown-ups and children to talk about.

Each book in this series of four explores a different shape. Photos of engaging children in familiar settings provide lots for grown-ups and children to talk about.

Each book in this series of four explores a different shape. Photos of engaging children in familiar settings provide lots for grown-ups and children to talk about.

Each book in this series of four explores a different shape. Photos of engaging children in familiar settings provide lots for grown-ups and children to talk about.

This best-selling small world collection is a source for exciting imaginative play. The colourful wooden rocket, full of detail both inside and out, is simply constructed from painted wooden section that can be easily assembled. Measuring 29cm high, the rocket is design to fit the 11 space figures inside it. These...

Starters for STEM consists of lots of easy to run activities suitable for children from 4-11. Designed for parents to use at home they help children develop their science, technology, engineering and maths skills. These activities are easy-to-resource and provide children with the stimulus to talk about the world...

This journal is one of over 25,000 physical resources available from the Resources Collection. The Archive Collection covers over 50 years of curriculum development in the STEM subjects. The Contemporary Collection includes the latest publications from UK educational publishers.

Magazine focused on maths and...

Tables Tunes: The Times Tables Album is a double CD and 16 page lyric booklet aimed at transforming children's times tables skills using...

The Early Mathematical Language project has been developed in order to help the busy reception teacher assess the mathematical language a child has acquired in the first five years of its life. The Teacher's Handbook shows how the six pupil picture books can be used.