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Could your class turn a few seed potatoes into a whole season of scientific discovery? The FREE Grow Your Own Potatoes project gives nursery and primary pupils a fantastic hands-on opportunity to investigate plant growth, discover where their food comes from and explore healthy eating. Over six million children have already taken part, and registered teachers receive a free growing kit with seed potatoes and easy-to-follow instructions in February. Register your class by 29 J

The new Action for Happiness calendar for New Ways November gives you daily actions to help you focus on what really matters. Prompts include getting outside and observing the changes in nature around you.

The 2026 Big Butterfly Count recorded almost 1.4 million butterflies and moths, making it one of the best years since the count began. The Small White was the most commonly spotted butterfly, while Painted Lady numbers soared compared with last year. But scientists are worried that the hot, dry weather may have damaged the plants that caterpillars need to survive. This makes a great real-life science investigation for primary pupils, linking to living things and their habitat

Have you got a great idea for a nature project but need funding to make it happen? The Linnean Society’s Our Local Nature Grants scheme offers an exciting opportunity for pupils to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world around them. Over the past five years, £30,000 has supported 49 projects across the UK, helping thousands of young people connect with nature. Primary Science Leaders and teachers, could this be your chance to turn your school’s outdoor learning ideas in

Are you looking for ideas for Halloween? Or maybe some inspiration on how to keep little ones occupied over half-term? Why not have a look at some of our previous news stories for ideas on how to get you into that Spooky Mood.... Part 2 looks at blood, zombies and how to bring science into Halloween! https://www.educationguru.co.uk/post/making-model-blood-for-vampires https://www.educationguru.co.uk/post/a-science-themed-halloween

Are you looking for ideas for Halloween? Or maybe some inspiration on how to keep little ones occupied over half-term? Why not have a look at some of our previous news stories for ideas on how to get you into that Spooky Mood.... Part 1 explores ways to have fun with skeletons: https://www.educationguru.co.uk/post/whose-skeletons-are-these https://www.educationguru.co.uk/post/scary-skeletons https://www.educationguru.co.uk/post/bin-liner-skeletons

The new Action for Happiness calendar for Optimistic October gives you daily actions to help you focus on what really matters. Prompts include thanking yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted and setting hopeful realistic goals for the days ahead.

Take a look at the new Endeavour Competitions for all key stages from Kew Gardens . They explore Kew's Millennium Seed Bank, giving pupils the chance to discover the seed conservation work happening in the most biodiverse place on Earth. Challenge your class to investigate why seeds need protecting and how seed banks help safeguard plants for the future. Pupils will use their research to design an effective storage container that could preserve seeds for generations to come.

Take a look at the new Endeavour Competitions for all key stages from Kew Gardens . They explore Kew's Millennium Seed Bank, giving pupils the chance to discover the seed conservation work happening in the most biodiverse place on Earth. Encourage your young scientists to become seed collectors and explore the amazing variety of seeds around them. Children can then use their discoveries to create an imaginative piece of seed-inspired artwork for the competition which is a gre

The new Action for Happiness calendar for September gives you daily actions to help you focus on what really matters. This months theme is Self Care - daily actions to help remind you that Self Care isn't selfish. It's essential Prompts include writing down three things you appreciate about yourself.

We hope you have all had a relaxing Summer break and are recharged and ready for the Autumn term. Here at Education Guru there are lots of exciting things coming up so keep checking the website to see what’s happening both here and in the world of Primary Science and Mental Fitness. We look forward to working with you!

As another busy school year comes to a close, we'd like to wish all our schools a relaxing and well-deserved summer break.We'll be taking a short break from posting until schools return in September, but we'll still be checking emails throughout July and August. If you have any questions or would like to book school support or CPD for Autumn 2026, please don't hesitate to get in touch. September promises to be an exciting time for education, with the publication of the new dr

Inspire your young artists and scientists with the Royal Society of Biology's BioArtAttack 2026 competition! Open to children aged 7–18, it's a fantastic opportunity to combine creativity with learning by drawing or painting fungi, medicinal plants, or protected species. It's a great classroom project that encourages curiosity, conservation, and scientific discovery. Entries are open until 23 July—why not encourage your pupils to get involved and showcase their talents?

Bring your primary biology lessons to life by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count 2026 between 17 July and 9 August! Pupils can develop their Working Scientifically skills by observing, identifying, recording and interpreting real-life data, while contributing to one of the UK's largest citizen science projects. If there's not enough time before the end of term, it's the perfect activity to set for the summer holidays, allowing children to take part with their families and

The new Action for Happiness calendar for July gives you daily actions to help you focus on what really matters. This months theme is Jump Back up July - daily actions to help you find ways to bounce back! Prompts include getting outside and moving to help clear your head.

From hedgehogs and birds to incredible marine wildlife beneath our seas, the UK is home to an amazing variety of species and habitats. In this exciting FREE live lesson from Chester Zoo and STEM Live, pupils will explore the wildlife living across the UK and discover how conservationists are helping to protect species facing increasing environmental challenges. The 45-minute live lesson is aimed at KS2 and KS3 children. There will be interactive polls throughout - all you nee

World Oceans Day unites millions of people across the globe on the 8th June to protect our Blue Planet. One Ocean, One Climate, One Future - Together. If you want to join in and learn, teach or have fun, you can check out the sources on the World Oceans Website for a number of ocean-related lesson plans.

On this course teachers will explore how to incorporate data loggers and other digital tools to support practical investigations across different science topics. The course will show how to connect classroom learning with global citizen science projects, providing students with meaningful, real-world connections. Teachers will gain strategies for guiding students through digital data analysis and helping them draw evidence-based conclusions. The course includes practical acti

The new Action for Happiness calendar for June gives you daily actions to help you focus on what really matters. This months theme is Joyful June - daily actions to help you appreciate the little things that make life big. Prompts include asking a friend what made them happy recently.

The Science Subject Leader Hub is a half termly online CPD course keeping leaders up to date with the latest developments in primary science education. Sessions focus on current changes, reports, and resources, tailored to meet your needs. Collaborate with fellow leaders to share ideas and strategies and develop your leadership skills and stay informed with practical, relevant updates. The next course is 19th June - contact hester@educationguru.co.uk for more info and to rese